RPAS Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight Email Correction

Summary#

This is an erratum correcting a contact email in the regulatory impact analysis statement for the Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations (RPAS – Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight and Other Operations). The original statement was published on June 24, 2023 and the correction was published on September 2, 2023. The item was issued by the Department of Transport under the Aeronautics Act.

What it does#

• Fixes the contact email that was printed in the regulatory impact analysis statement for the rules about remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) and beyond visual line-of-sight operations.
• Replaces the incorrect address TC.RPASInfo-InfoRPAS.TC@tc.gc.ca with the correct address TC.RPASRegulations-ReglementsSATP.TC@tc.gc.ca.
• Notes that this is an administrative correction to the notice already published in the Canada Gazette. It does not change the content of the proposed or final regulatory text itself.

Who's affected#

• People or groups who wanted to contact Transport Canada about these RPAS regulations, including drone operators, companies that use drones, industry associations, safety groups, and members of the public.
• If it is unclear who tried to use the wrong email, that is because the original notice did not say how many messages were misdirected.

Why it matters#

• Using the correct email makes sure questions, comments, or submissions reach the right Transport Canada inbox.
• This prevents delays or missed responses for anyone seeking information about RPAS beyond visual line-of-sight rules.
• The correction is administrative only; it does not change the rules themselves.