How to Register your Drone with Transport Canada
To legally fly drones over 250g in Canada, Transport Canada requires registration through their Drone Management Portal. This guide walks you through the process step by step.
📝 Do You Need to Register?
Drone registration is required if your drone:
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Weighs 250 grams or more, including attachments (e.g. cameras, payloads, etc.).
You do not need to register if:
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Your drone weighs less than 250 grams and does not carry any accessories that raise the total weight to 250g or more.
🌐 Accessing the Drone Management Portal
Visit the official Transport Canada Drone Management Portal
You can sign in using:
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GCKey (a Government of Canada credential), or
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Sign-In Partner (your online banking credentials)
Don't have a GCKey? You can create one on the portal login page.
🛠️ Step-by-Step Registration Process
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Log In to the Portal
Use your GCKey or Sign-In Partner to access the Drone Management Portal. -
Start Registration
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Click “Register a Drone”
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Then select “Begin Registration”
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Enter Drone Information
You will be asked to input the following:-
Make and model of the drone
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Serial number
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Date of purchase
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Pay the Registration Fee
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The cost is $10 CAD per drone
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Receive Registration Number
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Once registered, you'll receive a unique registration number
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This number must be clearly marked on your drone before flight
- Be sure to print out the registration certificate and keep a copy in the case with your drone
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⚠️ Important Reminders
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Display Your Registration Number visibly on the drone's body before operation.
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Always review local drone flight regulations, including no-fly zones and height limits.