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A practical guide to Special Flight Operations Certificates in Canada — covering EVLOS, BVLOS, and over-25 kg drone operations, what Transport Canada requires, how to apply, and realistic timelines for each category.

Federal departments and critical infrastructure operators are restricting Chinese-manufactured drones in sensitive applications. Learn what the policy shift means, which platforms qualify, and how Canadian operators should plan their fleets and government contract bids.

Transport Canada divides drone operations into Basic and Advanced categories. Learn what each allows, which certificate commercial operators actually need, and how to get Advanced certified with Unmanned Canada.

Drone delivery is legal in Canada but requires SFOC authorization. This guide covers the regulatory pathway, active commercial programs, BVLOS requirements, platform selection, and the strongest use cases for delivery operations across the country.

Transport Canada doesn't mandate drone insurance — but your clients do. This guide covers third-party liability, hull, payload, and ground equipment coverage, what limits commercial operators actually need by program type, and the coverage gaps that most commonly result in denied claims.

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