Two fifty grams.
Then you mark it.
Or no flight.
Transport Canada requires every drone over 250g to display its registration number visibly without disassembly. Minimum 30 cm characters for fixed-wing. C-F/C-G/C-I prefix format. Contrasting colour.
The law,
verbatim.
Transport Canada doesn't leave room for interpretation. Here's exactly what an aviation inspector looks for during an airworthiness review.
- § 222.1Minimum 30cm (12 inches) height on fixed-wing fuselage or tail.
- § 222.2C-F, C-G, or C-I prefix format for Canadian-registered aircraft.
- § 222.3Contrasting colour to aircraft surface. Block Roman alphabet characters only.
- § 222.4Drone registration: C-F prefix for all RPAS 250g to 25kg.
- § 222.5Visible without disassembly — must be permanently affixed.
- § 222.6Registration marks must be proportional in width and stroke.
Aviation compliance,
by category.
Transport Canada splits requirements by aircraft type and weight. Choose your category.
Aircraft Tail Numbers
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Drone Registration Labels
From $14.99- ✓All drone weight categories (250g to 25kg)
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- ✓Visible without disassembly
- ✓Includes both aircraft and operator labels
Aviation compliance,
cut to spec.
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What is a
CARs registration mark?
A CARs registration mark on an aircraft is the unique identifier assigned by Transport Canada when you register your aircraft. Formally governed by Canadian Aviation Regulations Standard 222, it follows the format C-FXXXX and must be permanently displayed on the fuselage sides or vertical tail surfaces.
It serves three purposes: it links your aircraft to Transport Canada's registry for airworthiness tracking and accident investigation, it identifies you during aviation authority inspections and air traffic control, and it proves you've met the federal registration requirement under the Canadian Aviation Regulations.
Without properly displayed registration marks, your aircraft is not legally airworthy for flight in Canadian airspace.
Your registration mark appears on your Certificate of Registration from Transport Canada. If you've lost it, retrieve it through Transport Canada's Civil Aviation Registry at 1-800-305-2059 with your aircraft serial number and proof of ownership.
Your drone
is unregistered.
Transport Canada requires registration for all drones over 250g. Flying without a visible C-F number brings fines up to $25,000.
Drone Registration GuideFrequently asked
questions.
- Q. 01
What are the aircraft registration mark requirements under CARs Standard 222?
- Under Canadian Aviation Regulations Standard 222, fixed-wing aircraft must display registration marks of minimum 30cm (12 inches) in height on the fuselage sides or vertical tail surfaces. Marks must be in Roman alphabet characters, in a colour contrasting with the aircraft surface, and follow the C-F, C-G, or C-I prefix format. Ultralights have separate minimum sizes under Standard 222, Section 4.
- Q. 02
How do I register my drone with Transport Canada?
- All drones weighing 250g or more must be registered with Transport Canada through the Drone Management Portal. Once registered, you receive a C-F registration number that must be permanently affixed to the drone in a location visible without disassembly. Our drone labels are weatherproof and designed for all RPAS categories — basic, advanced, and complex operations.
- Q. 03
Can I use a paint marker instead of vinyl for aircraft registration marks?
- While paint is acceptable under Standard 222, premium cast vinyl offers advantages: precise character sizing (critical for minimum height compliance), clean edges for character legibility, and removability without surface damage if the aircraft is repainted or resold. Our aviation-grade vinyl is rated for the temperature extremes and UV exposure of aircraft operations.