UAV Flight Notices
Producing Aerial Photography
The City of St. Albert employs unmanned air vehicles (UAVs, or drones) as a cost-effective way to produce aerial photos for marketing and surveying purposes.
All UAVs used by organizations in Canada require a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) from Transport Canada. The City has attained and maintains this certification for all of its operators.
Flight Plans
Flight plans for our UAVs require pre-approval from Transport Canada and must detail the following:
- The purpose of the flight,
- The date and time of the flight,
- The anticipated operating area, and
- The operator's contact information
Flight plans must also conform to these constraints:
- A maintained flying height between 30-122m (100-400ft.)
- A minimum 30m (100ft.) buffer from people, animals, vehicles and structures
Once a flight has received all necessary government approvals, the City will share information on upcoming flights with the community on this page.
Scheduled Flights
| Date | Time* | Area | Flight Purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sept 23- Oct 4, 2024 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Lakeview Business District Cherot Riverside Erin Ridge North North Ridge - Noveau area Jensen Lakes Riel Business Park Riverbank Landing | Economic Deleopment request - Assessment Department 780-459-1603 Assessment Growth tour - Assessment Department 780-459-1603 | Pending |
* The time window within which the flight will take place. Most UAV flights will be completed within 20 minutes.
Last edited: September 19, 2024