Federal regulators in Canada ban unauthorized drone flights near FIFA World Cup venues and training sites in Toronto and Vancouver. The restrictions are intended to manage crowded airspace and protect event security during the tournament period. Transport Canada says the measures apply as part of broader temporary airspace rules that run from June 12 through July 7. Within designated areas around the venues and training sites, drone flights below 2,500 feet are prohibited. The limits cover specific geographic zones marked by circles around the affected locations, and they apply to unauthorized drone operations during the stated dates.
Multiple outlets report that the drone ban is part of coordinated federal airspace management for the event, reflecting concerns about safety in areas with high volumes of aircraft activity and increased public and operational security needs. Transport Canada’s approach focuses on restricting drone use in specified airspace rather than issuing a blanket ban across the entire country. The regulator encourages compliance with the temporary restrictions and highlights that unauthorized flights in the covered zones are not permitted.
