Drone Registration Label Placement Rules
Regulation SOR/2019-11 · Federal — Canada
§The Law
SOR/2019-11 — Regulation SOR/2019-11
“The RPAS registration number must be on the exterior of the drone, clearly visible without requiring disassembly or specialized tools to access.”
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Put your drone registration number somewhere it can be seen without taking the drone apart. Top of the fuselage or bottom are common locations.
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Exterior placement — no internal hiding
Visible without disassembly or tools
Top, bottom, or side of fuselage common
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📚Sources & Authority
Every claim on this page is backed by official government legislation and verified industry sources. Last verified: March 2026.
🏛 Official Government Sources
Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part II
Justice Laws Canada · March 2026
CARs Part II covers aircraft identification and marking requirements including registration marks, sizing, and placement for Canadian-registered aircraft.
Transport Canada — Aircraft Registration
Transport Canada · March 2026
Official aircraft registration portal. Covers how to register, marking requirements, and the C- prefix system for Canadian aircraft.
RPAS (Drone) Registration — Transport Canada
Transport Canada · March 2026
Drone registration requirements for RPAS between 250g and 25kg. Registration number must be marked on the drone and visible at all times.
All sources are official government publications or recognized industry authorities. Links verified March 2026. If you find a broken link, let us know.
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