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Drone Services in Canada

6 live drone services from 1 verified pilot across 1 area in Canada, covering aerial surveying & mapping, construction progress monitoring, infrastructure & corridor mapping, inspection, surveillance & security and more. Rates are published up front — day rates from C$150, and payment is released only when you approve the work.

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Live services

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Pilots

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Categories

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Areas covered

Where our pilots work in Canada

States and cities with listed drone services. A city page shows who is based there and who travels in.

Hiring a drone pilot in Canada

Post your requirement with the location, date and deliverable — pilots covering Deux-Montagnes reply with a quote, and you compare ratings, portfolios and published rates before booking. Drone operations here are open — recreational & commercial allowed: registration is required, and commercial work calls for basic or advanced pilot certificate (transport canada). The pilot you book holds that authorisation — see the licensing panel below for the details and the official source.

See every drone pilot in Canada for profiles, equipment and coverage, or post a requirement to have pilots come to you.

Drone Laws in Canada

Licensing & flight requirements for pilots

Open — recreational & commercial allowed

Transport Canada requires all drones over 250 g to be registered and pilots to hold a Basic or Advanced pilot certificate depending on the flight zone and drone weight.

Registration

Required — register your drone with the civil aviation authority

Altitude limit

120 m typical ceiling — verify local airspace maps

Licence (commercial)

Basic or Advanced Pilot Certificate (Transport Canada)

Key rules

  • Register your drone (250 g+) before flying
  • Get a Basic or Advanced Pilot Certificate
  • Stay below 400 ft (120 m) and away from people/buildings
  • Advanced operations over people need an Advanced certificate

Always confirm with the official authority before flying.

Transport Canada

Drone services in Canada — common questions

How much does a drone pilot cost in Canada?

Day rates for drone services currently listed in Canada run from C$150 to C$450, depending on the category, crew size and equipment. Rates are published on each listing and you only release payment once you approve the work.

Do drone pilots in Canada need a licence?

Transport Canada requires all drones over 250 g to be registered and pilots to hold a Basic or Advanced pilot certificate depending on the flight zone and drone weight. Commercial work: Basic or Advanced Pilot Certificate (Transport Canada). The drone also has to be registered. Always confirm current requirements with Transport Canada before booking — the responsible pilot holds the operating authorisation.

What drone services are available in Canada?

The busiest categories in Canada right now are aerial surveying & mapping, construction progress monitoring, infrastructure & corridor mapping, inspection, surveillance & security, orthophoto & photogrammetry. Each listing states what is included and the equipment used.

How do I hire a drone pilot in Canada?

Post your requirement free and describe the location, date and deliverable. Pilots who cover that area respond with a quote, you compare ratings, portfolios and published rates, then book — payment is released only when you approve the finished work.

Need a drone pilot in Canada?

Post your requirement free — describe the location, date and deliverable, then compare quotes from pilots who cover Canada.