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    Application Process For Drone Operation in City Parks

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    To operate a drone over 250 grams in a Calgary city park, an operator must obtain: 1) a Special Flight Operation Certificate from Transport Canada, 2) $2 million in aviation insurance, 3) equipment specs, and 4) a flight plan. With these in hand, the operator can submit a permit application to Calgary Parks including intended dates. If approved, Parks will issue a permit and authorization letter. The operator must follow conditions like having documentation on hand, marking areas, and not flying near people or over restricted areas. Additional requirements apply for natural areas related to migratory birds.

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    To operate a drone over 250 grams in a Calgary city park, an operator must obtain: 1) a Special Flight Operation Certificate from Transport Canada, 2) $2 million in aviation insurance, 3) equipment specs, and 4) a flight plan. With these in hand, the operator can submit a permit application to Calgary Parks including intended dates. If approved, Parks will issue a permit and authorization letter. The operator must follow conditions like having documentation on hand, marking areas, and not flying near people or over restricted areas. Additional requirements apply for natural areas related to migratory birds.

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    To operate a drone over 250 grams in a Calgary city park, an operator must obtain: 1) a Special Flight Operation Certificate from Transport Canada, 2) $2 million in aviation insurance, 3) equipment specs, and 4) a flight plan. With these in hand, the operator can submit a permit application to Calgary Parks including intended dates. If approved, Parks will issue a permit and authorization letter. The operator must follow conditions like having documentation on hand, marking areas, and not flying near people or over restricted areas. Additional requirements apply for natural areas related to migratory birds.

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    Application Process For Drone Operation in City Parks

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    To operate a drone over 250 grams in a Calgary city park, an operator must obtain: 1) a Special Flight Operation Certificate from Transport Canada, 2) $2 million in aviation insurance, 3) equipment specs, and 4) a flight plan. With these in hand, the operator can submit a permit application to Calgary Parks including intended dates. If approved, Parks will issue a permit and authorization letter. The operator must follow conditions like having documentation on hand, marking areas, and not flying near people or over restricted areas. Additional requirements apply for natural areas related to migratory birds.

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    Application Process for Drone Operation in City Parks

    The new Parks and Pathway Bylaw states that you can fly a drone under 250 grams without a permit in
    permitted areas, as long as you comply will all provincial and federal legislation. Be courteous when
    flying a drone. The Parks and Pathway Bylaw prohibits any behaviour which “unreasonably disturbs the
    use or enjoyment of the park by any other user of the park”.
    For more information visit: Drones in Calgary

    Drones and UAVs over 250 grams require a Calgary Parks Green Space Application and a permit to be
    issued by the Director, Calgary Parks.
    For more information visit: Safe Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or Drones (calgary.ca)

    Before applying, the operator must obtain the following:


    1. A Special Flight Operation Certificate (SFOC) must be obtained from Transport Canada, and it
    must be valid for Class ‘C’ airspace in the province of Alberta.
    2. Proof of $2,000,000 aviation insurance, with The City listed as additional insured.
    3. Full equipment specs including make, model and weight.
    4. A flight plan including take-off location, landing location and intended flight path.
    5. Proof of Pilot Certificate and equipment registration is required, and a NOTAM must be filed
    with Calgary International Airport and Springbank Airport.

    Once these 5 components have been obtained, a Special Event & Greenspace application can be
    submitted with all the above attached. Please make sure to include a date range for flight, accounting
    for possible inclement weather delays.

    Parks will review the application, and if approved will provide a permit and Director’s Letter authorizing
    the drone operation.

    Prior to operating the drone, the following conditions must be met:


    1. The operator must have their permit and Director’s letter on them at all times.
    2. The operator must mark a 100ft radius around the take-off and landing areas.
    3. The operator must include signage that indicates that filming/photography is in progress.
    4. Drones cannot be flown overhead or within 100 ft of bystanders
    5. Flight paths must not fly over roads, buildings, or citizens.

    Natural Areas:
    1. Organizer MUST adhere to the Federal Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (MBCA) and the
    Provincial Wildlife Act and Regulations.
    2. The bird migration period runs from approximately April 15 to August 31 in Calgary. Drone
    flights should be avoided in natural areas during this time due to the potential for disturbance to
    breeding birds and their young. If avoidance is not feasible, the organizer must have a bird/nest
    sweep completed by a qualified biologist in advance: ideally, this should be completed within 72
    hours of the flight where feasible, and within no more than 7 days of the activity taking place. A
    bird sweep report must be forwarded to Parks prior to the event.
    3. Organizer must adhere to City guidance on drone operations:
    a. Safe Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or Drones
    https://www.calgary.ca/cps/public-services/safe-use-of-unmanned-aerial-vehicles-
    (uav)-or-drones.html
    Drones in Calgary
    https://www.calgary.ca/csps/parks/drones-in-calgary.html

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