Who Needs Support with Drone Compliance?
Any organization operating drones should have appropriate processes, procedures, and training in place. Flying Lion and Scriptorium have worked with clients who fall under these regulatory authorities:
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Canada: Transport Canada
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United States: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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Australia: Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
How Can We Help?
Flying Lion Canada and Scriptorium will use our complementary expertise, experience, and skills to provide your organization with a holistic approach to attaining compliance with regulations for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) operations in the country or region in which you operate.
We are ready to help you meet regulatory requirements and obtain a:
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Canadian RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) license for operators carrying non-hazardous goods and/or hazardous goods.
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Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) from low to high complexity.
We can also support you with regulatory assistance for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) or RPAS operations under the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Transport Canada
In April of 2025, Transport Canada released updates to Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) in Part IX for integrating drones safely into the national civil aviation system, including new regulations for BVLOS operations and managing drone traffic. Developed with key industry stakeholders, these regulations aim to balance ease of use, safe operations, and public trust. The regulations will be in effect in November 2025.
These changes are crafted to allow broader applications of drone technology across various industries, such as agriculture, package delivery, and public safety. The updated regulations from Transport Canada prioritize BVLOS operations, paving the way for more routine and widespread drone use in lower-risk areas.
US Federal Aviation Authority
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 is rolling out similar updates for US drone operators, adding standards for BVLOS drone operations. The goal is to enhance drone safety while supporting the expanding use of drones across sectors of commercial applications, such as agriculture and infrastructure monitoring and package delivery.
Organizations that plan to implement BVLOS operations must get a Certificate of Authorization (COA) under FAA Section 91 or a waiver under FAA Part 107. The COA or waiver demonstrates that drone operations meet FAA-required performance and safety standards. This includes implementing additional training in new administrative tasks and documentation.
Joint Authority for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems (JARUS)
JARUS is an international body that is made up of 68 member countries. Together they recommend regulations based on the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) process. These regulations have been adopted by member countries, including Canada and Australia. We can support organizations operating within these countries who need to obtain a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC).
Flying Lion
Flying Lion Canada and Flying Lion Incorporated (FLI) are a leading drone services provider specializing in innovative solutions for law enforcement, public safety agencies, and municipalities.
With a proven track record of delivering advanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) solutions, they are uniquely positioned to execute these kinds of projects. They are the global expert in Drone as First Responder (DFR) program development and implementation, on-demand drone air support, RPAS flight training, and regulatory consultation.
Considered an industry expert, FLI is exclusively retained by first responder agencies as a system integrator to provide on-demand RPAS services, consulting, training, equipment leasing, and staffing. Flying Lion Canada has successfully participated and submitted approximately 20 to 30 SFOC applications in Canada, Australia, and the United States.
Scriptorium
Scriptorium has worked with a large range of businesses, non-profits, and government organizations. They seek partners and clients who share the value of high-quality documentation and document management.
Scriptorium’s expertise is working with technical experts and creating approachable, user-friendly documentation that meets legislative, safety, and quality standards. They have extensive experience working with clients who require procedures and policies on complex projects, offering an outside perspective as well as technical writing expertise.
Scriptorium has worked on various drone-related projects since 2018 and has been working closely with Flying Lion Canada to develop RPAS content that forms the foundation of any BVLOS drone operations and processes. We offer customizations of these materials for our clients that work for their operations efficiently and effectively.
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