Navigate Canadian Aviation Regulations
From Rapid Deployments to Enterprise BVLOS
Scaling your commercial drone operations should never be stalled by regulatory confusion or federal administrative delays. Whether you need a rapid, low-cost project authorization, a permanent corporate aviation department, or a custom safety case for high-risk airspace, SummitRPAS Compliance & Consulting provides the exact regulatory framework your business requires.
1. Corporate L1CO RPOC Compliance
Permanent Corporate Governance & Short-Range BVLOS
For organizations establishing a permanent, self-governing aviation department with short-range BVLOS capabilities under Transport Canada’s Level 1 Complex Operations (L1CO) framework. Includes custom RPAS Operations Manuals, MCMs, TP 15530 ground school, and annual audit defense.
[Download Stream 1: Corporate L1CO RPOC Brochure (PDF)]2. SFOC Standard Scenario (STSC) Fast-Track
Streamlined 12-Month Blanket Approvals
For operators seeking rapid, low-overhead deployments using Transport Canada’s pre-engineered flight scenarios (STSC-001 through STSC-005). Bypasses corporate RPOC complexity to secure 12-month blanket authorizations for heavy drones, high altitudes, or VO-based BVLOS.
3. Custom SORA & Controlled Airspace SFOC
Bespoke Safety Engineering for Complex & High-Risk Missions
For complex operations outside standard scenario envelopes, including BVLOS inside controlled airport airspace (Classes C, D, E), urban flights over populated areas, or heavy aircraft BVLOS. Includes full 4D CONOPS modeling, GRC/ARC mitigations, and 24-objective OSO binders under AC 903-001.
Operational Consult FAQs
What is Level 1 Complex Operations (L1CO) and how does it simplify BVLOS flights?
Level 1 Complex Operations (L1CO) allows enterprise drone operators to conduct tactical Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights without custom Operational Risk Assessments (ORA) or project-by-project SFOCs. By utilizing Transport Canada’s pre-established Standard Scenario (STSC-004), organizations can bypass months of administrative delays and immediately scale long-range linear mapping, industrial logistics, and high-volume spraying.
What corporate prerequisites are required to legally operate under the L1CO framework?
To utilize L1CO privileges, your organization must hold a valid RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC), employ certified pilots, and maintain standardized corporate flight manuals. Additionally, your operating framework must include Transport Canada–compliant crew training records, standardized SOPs, and crew radiotelephony (ROC-A) qualifications.
What are the key operational boundaries for L1CO (STSC-004) drone flights?
Under STSC-004 limits, operations can extend up to 4 nautical miles (NM) from the Ground Control Station and up to 2 NM from the nearest Visual Observer. Flights require a minimum weather visibility of 3 statute miles, a cloud ceiling of at least 1,000 feet AGL, and can be conducted in Class G uncontrolled airspace or Class C, D, and E controlled airspace with authorization.
How does Summit RPAS help organizations transition to L1CO compliance?
Summit RPAS provides a turnkey consulting and training solution that builds your entire compliance framework from start to finish. We construct your custom company flight manuals, SOPs, and regulatory systems while managing bulk pilot training pipelines to ensure your entire workforce is fully certified and ready to deploy on day one.