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The Model Aeronautics Association of Canada has reached an The key message for all MAAC members, as
agreement with Transport Canada! MAAC members will have the stated above, is that with this exemption the
exemption when flying drones/ model aircraft at a MAAC new CARs, Part IX RPAS regulations, taking
sanctioned field. So if you have a model you would like to fly legally effect on 1 June 2019, DO NOT APPLY TO
over 250 grams contact the Prince Albert Radio Control Club about MAAC MEMBERS conducting operations in
a membership in our club! accordance with MAAC rules, procedures and
Fines for operating illegally without an RPAS pilots license can cost safety guidelines, provided the conditions in
you up to $1000. Further fines for operating an unregistered drone the exemption are followed.
can also cost up to $1000. Further fines of up to $1000 for breaking
The exemption includes 15 conditions which
other rules also apply. So if you are caught flying outside the
must be complied with in order to operate
regulations of Transport Canada it could cost you $3000! If you under the exemption. Five (5) of these
love flying your models it would be well worth the cost to join a
conditions apply to the organization and 10
club and MAAC membership to continue enjoying this great hobby.
apply to the individual MAAC member
Not to mention all the benefits that come with being a club conducting the operation. It should be noted
member with all the benefits and knowledge available to you!
that the majority of these conditions are
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MAAC Exemption to new Canadian Aviation Regulations, Part IX organization and its members or are minor
(RPAS) adjustments to what we already do on a daily
basis.
As you were informed earlier this year, MAAC leadership has been
working with Transport Canada to secure an exemption to the new A few additional points of interest are:
Part IX, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) regulations. The As with the new regulations, the exemption
intent of this exemption was that MAAC members would not be uses the terms remotely piloted aircraft
required to comply with the regulations in the new CARs, Part IX. system (RPAS) and remotely pilot aircraft

We are pleased to advise all MAAC members that after working (RPA), as Transport Canada no longer
with the regulator for over eight (8) months, the exemption was differentiates between recreational (model
approved by Transport Canada on 17 May 2019 and takes effect on aircraft) and non-recreational activities.
the same day as the new regulations. The exemption applies to the operation, by
MAAC members, of RPA between 250 grams
The intent of this letter is to provide high-level information and to 35kg. Operations of RPA below 250 would
guidance on the exemption and to provide members with a copy of
fall under the new CARs Part IX regulations
the exemption itself. Additional guidance material will be provided
and are basically required to not operate in a
in a separate document and will explain the exception in more manner hazardous to aviation. RPA above
detail including each of the conditions stipulated in the exemption.
35kgs will require an SFOC, which is
The date on which any of the conditions in the exemption are unchanged from the previous regulations.
breached. If this occurs, the exemption is no longer valid for the This exemption has no expiration date. This
person who has breached the exemption conditions. It does not means it remans in effect until:
mean that the exemption becomes invalid for all members or the
organization.