Apply for a Drone Permit

All drone flights must follow the Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433) and the regulations set by the City of St. Albert.

The City of St. Albert regulates drone use within parks and open spaces without a permit, per the Parks Bylaw (07/2022).

Parks and open spaces include:

City-owned areas commonly used for public recreation.
Natural areas, such as named parks, trail systems and environmental areas.
Stormwater management facilities

Learn more about drone usage limitations and permit requirements on our Drone Permits overview page.

Need a Drone Permit?

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Please note the following: 1) This personal information is being collected under the authority of Section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act, SA 2024, c P-28.5 and will be used to process your inquiry. It will be treated in accordance with the privacy protection provisions of Part 1 of the Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions regarding the collection and use of your personal information, please contact the City’s Access and Privacy Coordinator. 2) The City does not respond to anonymous enquiries/submissions, malicious submissions, or submissions containing inappropriate or profane language; those received will be discarded by staff.

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Applicant Details

Name

Organization

Phone

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Flight Details

Proposed Use Category

Microdrone (<250g) over a Conservation Park
Microdrone (<250g) over an Advertised Event
Drone (250g-25kg) over a Park or Conservation Park
Drone (250g-25kg) over an Advertised Event
Drone over 25kg

SFOC Advisory

Important — Drones cannot operate over an advertised public event without proof of a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) from Transport Canada.

Scale Advisory

Important — Your drone's size is beyond the scope of our permitting process, please email rpquestions@stalbert.ca for more information.

Where do you intend to fly?

Provide specific details such as which park, what area of that park, takeoff and landing zones, intended flight path etc. Optional - You can upload a map or diagram below.

Flight Map

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What is the purpose of this flight?

Provide specific details for what you intend to do or capture during this flight.

When is this proposed flight to occur?

Provide specific dates and start/end times.

Drone Make & Model

Drone Weight

Include the units, whether lbs or kgs.

Drone License

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Drone Registration

Provide your drone registration certificate.

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Visible Identification

The drone is visibly marked with its registration number.

SFOC Certificate

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Proof of Insurance

Provide proof of insurance for flights over City of St. Albert property with a minimum $2 million drone aviation liability insurance with the City of St. Albert listed as an “Additional Insured”.

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Acknowledgement

Compliance Agreement

I agree to comply with all regulations contained within the Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433).

Recipients

Last edited: May 6, 2025

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