Border Update:
I just returned from a quick trip across the border and here is what I was told about drones on BOTH sides of the border:
1. If you are a Canadian taking your drone into the United States-
Today, Homeland Security and Border officials told me that you should bring your Pilot Certification AND your drone registration documentation with you.
While in the United States, you should follow current FAA drone regulations.
NOTE:
Prior to entering the US, you should stop in to Canada Border Services and show them your drone and have them document the fact that you own the drone and did not purchase it in the United States. CBS officials will record your drone's serial number, its manufacturer, and the model.
In the end, you will be issued a 'green card' which will allow you to take your drone back and forth across the border without anyone ever questioning if you bought it in the States.
2. If you are an American bringing a drone into Canada-
Currently, Canada Border Services officials have not been given any direction from Transport Canada. However, the official I was talking to suggested that, for now, Americans should bring their FAA pilot certification documentation with them. While in Canada, American drone pilots should follow Canadian drone regulations.
It is expected that, in the days ahead, Transport Canada will be providing guidance to Canada Border Services with respect to Americans bringing their drones into this country.
This is the latest information coming from both sides of the border.
I just returned from a quick trip across the border and here is what I was told about drones on BOTH sides of the border:
1. If you are a Canadian taking your drone into the United States-
Today, Homeland Security and Border officials told me that you should bring your Pilot Certification AND your drone registration documentation with you.
While in the United States, you should follow current FAA drone regulations.
NOTE:
Prior to entering the US, you should stop in to Canada Border Services and show them your drone and have them document the fact that you own the drone and did not purchase it in the United States. CBS officials will record your drone's serial number, its manufacturer, and the model.
In the end, you will be issued a 'green card' which will allow you to take your drone back and forth across the border without anyone ever questioning if you bought it in the States.
2. If you are an American bringing a drone into Canada-
Currently, Canada Border Services officials have not been given any direction from Transport Canada. However, the official I was talking to suggested that, for now, Americans should bring their FAA pilot certification documentation with them. While in Canada, American drone pilots should follow Canadian drone regulations.
It is expected that, in the days ahead, Transport Canada will be providing guidance to Canada Border Services with respect to Americans bringing their drones into this country.
This is the latest information coming from both sides of the border.