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Drones in Calgary

Drones in Calgary are subject to the regulations outlined in the Canadian Aviation Act. According to the Act, drones weighing under 250 grams are considered micro-drones, facing fewer regulations than their heavier counterparts.

To fly a drone weighing over 250 grams in any park in Calgary, you need to submit a Calgary Parks Green Space Application. The application process is detailed here, and approval may take up to 8 weeks.

Flying drones under 250 grams (micro-drones)

If your drone weighs under 250 grams (called micro-drones), you can fly it in certain areas without needing a permit, according to the new Parks and Pathway Bylaw.

Just make sure you follow all the rules from the provincial and federal governments. When flying your drone, be considerate of others. The Bylaw doesn't allow actions that might disturb other people's use or enjoyment of the park.

We've chosen drone areas carefully to give you as much freedom as possible while also trying to avoid problems with wildlife and other park users.

Where you can and cannot fly micro-drones

You are allowed to fly micro-drones in these places:

Open spaces with clear views, few people, and no wildlife, like:

  • Regional parks (as long as you follow the Not Permitted list)
  • Community parks
  • Playfields when not being used

You cannot fly micro-drones in the following areas:

  • Prairie Winds Park (because it's too close to an airport).
  • All splash parks, and within 30m from their edge or fence. This includes Bowness, West Confederation, Riley, Rotary, South Glenmore, Eau Claire, and Valleyview Parks.
  • All cemeteries, including Queens Park, Union, Burnsland, St Mary’s Pioneer, Chinese, and the new Southeast cemetery.
  • Any natural area, like Nose Hill Park, Weaselhead Park, Ralph Klein Park, and Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, as well as smaller natural areas across Calgary. Be sure to avoid wildlife, such as birds, ponds, streams, rivers, nesting trees, and tall grass.
  • Areas close to wetlands, storm ponds, tree stands, or tall grass where nesting birds might be present.

Filing a complaint

If you know of a bylaw infraction and would like to report it, please call 311 (from within Calgary) or 403-268-CITY (2489) (from outside Calgary) or use the 311 app or:

Submit a complaint online

To help us respond faster, please be ready with the following information:

  • Your name and address
  • A primary and alternate phone number
  • The address and exact location of the property for which you wish to register a complaint
  • A brief and concise description of the complaint

This information will remain confidential. No anonymous complaints will be accepted - you must identify yourself with the 311 service representative.

Please include any related photos when reporting a complaint with the 311 app. This will assist the investigating officer.

Learn more about filing a bylaw complaint and the process.

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