Drone Label Size Requirements — 25mm Minimum
Regulation SOR/2019-11 s.901.48(3) · Federal — Canada
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SOR/2019-11 s.901.48(3) — Regulation SOR/2019-11 s.901.48(3)
“The registration number on an RPAS must be displayed in characters at least 25 millimetres in height to ensure it is readable by inspectors.”
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Your drone registration number must be at least 25mm (about 1 inch) tall. On small drones, this is a challenge — use a purpose-made label.
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Specific Requirements
25mm (1") minimum character height
Legible without magnification
Contrasting colour to drone body
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