🛩️ CARs 901.01 · Updated March 2026
Drone Registration Labels Canada — Complete CARs 901.01 Compliance Guide
If your drone weighs more than 250 grams, Transport Canada requires you to register it and display your registration number on the aircraft. Here's exactly how to mark your drone to comply with CARs 901.01.
Who Needs to Register?
- Any drone (RPAS) over 250g and up to 25kg
- Both recreational and commercial operations
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and corporations
- Foreign nationals operating in Canadian airspace
Registration Number Format
C-XXXX
Where XXXX is your unique 4-character alphanumeric code assigned by Transport Canada
Label Placement Requirements
- Location: On the surface of the drone, visible without tools or disassembly
- Legibility: Must be legible — clear enough to read without magnification
- Permanence: Cannot be easily removed or altered
- Best practices: Top of drone body, underside of arms, or battery compartment lid
- Avoid: Propeller guards (removable), landing gear (may be lost), and areas that interfere with sensors
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Operating an unregistered drone or failing to display your registration number can result in fines up to $3,000 for individuals and $15,000 for corporationsunder the Canadian Aviation Regulations.
Our Drone Registration Labels
We produce weather-proof vinyl registration labels specifically sized for consumer and commercial drones. Each order includes multiple label sizes (small for arms, larger for body), application guide, and a spare set in case of damage.