Drone Rules for Strathcona Park
Recreational drone use is strictly prohibited at Strathcona Park. The park sits entirely within heavily restricted airspace due to its proximity to federal government buildings and local heliports.
Airspace Rules for Strathcona ParkCity Bylaw Ban: Operating any remote-controlled or airborne object in City of Ottawa municipal parks is illegal.Controlled Airspace: The park lies inside Class C Controlled Airspace managed by the Ottawa International Airport (YOW).Heliport Exclusion Zone: The park sits within the mandatory 1.9-kilometre (1 nautical mile) exclusion radius of local institutional heliports (such as hospital helipads).Parliamentary Prohibited Airspace (CYR537): The park borders the Class F Restricted Airspace zone that covers Parliament Hill and downtown Ottawa