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# Where Can't I Fly My Drone?

Even with a valid certificate, there are places and conditions where flying is restricted or prohibited.
**Always prohibited without special authorization:**
* National or Provincial Parks — requires authorization from the Park Superintendent
* Within 5NM of a forest fire or restricting NOTAM (Aeronautics Act 5.1)
**Requires permission or caution:**
* Class F CYA (Advisory) airspace — check DAH and NOTAMs for active times before flying
* Class F CYR (Restricted) airspace — must contact the user agency in DAH for permission
* Within 3NM of REG aerodromes — do not interfere with aircraft traffic patterns (CAR 901.47(1))
* Controlled airspace — requires NAV CANADA permission (Advanced/L1C cert holders only)
**Operations requiring an SFOC:**
* Flying at advertised events (even with microdrones)
* Foreign pilots (recreational or commercial)
* Flying large drones (over 150kg)
* Flying above 400ft AGL in uncontrolled airspace
* BVLOS in densely populated areas or controlled airspace
* Flying more than 5 RPAS at once in VLOS
**Always check before flying:** Use the RPAS WILCO app to verify airspace, NOTAMs, and restrictions before every flight. Download free at rpaswilco.com.