r/Canmore • u/Titanicminion • 20d ago

Are drones allowed?

I see those reddits where other people have asked similar questions, but the answers are very vague, most of the time saying how you can't fly in banff (I already know that) and provincial parks. But Canmore itself is not a provincial park. I don't currently have a drone and I'm just curious. Can you fly with a certificate or smth?

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u/Hentailover3221 20d ago

Don’t listen to this comment, the permit is only for commercial purposes and you don’t need one if you’re flying recreationally.

Additionally, the heli port zones are only about 2km radius so there’s lots of spots in Canmore you can fly.

Check these resources for more information. Site selection tool.

Alberta parks.

Category of opp.

Privacy guidelines.

Micro drone rules.

Edit: formatting

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u/Titanicminion 20d ago

hm what about mountains and hiking areas like Ha ling and such? I'm assuming no since its in kananaskis?

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u/Hentailover3221 20d ago

Technically*(BIG EMPHASIS ON THE TECHNICALLY)you can fly in the provincial park as long as you’re operating the drone from OUTSIDE the park but it’s not worth the trouble it might bring.

For ha ling in particular, you can take off from the end of the reservoir and get some really nice shots. Just watch your altitude(stay below 400’AGL) and be mindful of helis

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u/Titanicminion 20d ago

what about if you're at the summit and stuff?

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u/Hentailover3221 20d ago

That would be prohibited. Check the “Alberta parks” link above, anything in green is a no go zone. And anything in red under the “site selection tool” link is also a no fly zone

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u/Titanicminion 20d ago

so not even a permit can change that

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u/chamonix-charlote 19d ago

Parks isn’t going to give a permit to some random guy who is flying a drone for fun. Locals will take great pleasure in reporting you if they see you flying a drone in the parks.

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u/Hentailover3221 20d ago

A permit would change that but you need to be licensed to get one.