Canada SFOC & Operations Log
Track every Transport Canada permission request — reference, zone, validity window and status — with expiry badges and audit-ready export.
Advanced operations near/over people hinge on the manufacturer's RPAS Safety Assurance declaration for THAT operation type — the aircraft's paperwork gates the pilot's privileges.
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⚠️ Not for operational decisions. This is a record-keeping and planning aid only — not certified avionics, not a source of regulatory truth. Always verify against official sources (Transport Canada) and your operator's approved documents before flying.
Free canada sfoc & operations log: every authorization with its reference, window, conditions and status on one badge-watched board — the compliance trail Transport Canada operations are audited on.
About Canada SFOC & Operations Log
Canada's CARs Part IX splits RPAS into basic and advanced operations (certificates per pilot, registration per drone) with SFOCs covering what neither allows — over 25 kg, BVLOS trials, special events. The operational subtlety: advanced operations near/over people hinge on the manufacturer's RPAS Safety Assurance declaration for THAT operation type — the aircraft's paperwork gates the pilot's privileges. This log gives the whole permission lifecycle a home — request date, reference, location, validity window, status from draft to flown — with badges that flag rejected and expired grants, and a next-expiry tile for anything still live. The export reconstructs your authorization history in seconds, which is precisely what audits, client onboarding and renewal applications demand.
How to use Canada SFOC & Operations Log
- 1Log each permission request as you submit it, with reference and window.
- 2Update status as it's approved, flown, or expires.
- 3Export the history for audits, client onboarding and renewals.
Why use Canada SFOC & Operations Log?
- ✓Built for the Transport Canada permission lifecycle
- ✓Reference + zone + validity window + status per request
- ✓Badges flag rejected, expired and still-pending requests
- ✓Encodes the trap: advanced operations near/over people hinge on the manufacturer's rpas safety assurance declaration for that operation type
- ✓CSV export = your authorization history for audits and renewals
Frequently asked questions
When does a Canadian operation need an SFOC?+
When it falls outside basic and advanced operation envelopes: aircraft over 25 kg, BVLOS, operations above 400 ft beyond the allowances, foreign operators, or special aviation events. Everything else runs on pilot certificates (basic/advanced via exams and flight review) plus drone registration — with 'advanced' privileges additionally gated by the manufacturer's safety-assurance declaration for the operation profile. This log tracks both the routine certificates and any SFOC's scope and validity.
How long should drone permission records be kept?+
At least as long as the longest tail on the operation: insurance claim windows (years), client contract retention clauses, and regulator audit reach. Three years is a sensible floor; operators under waivers or operational authorizations keep records for the life of the authorization plus its renewal cycle, because renewal reviews look backwards. Local storage plus monthly CSV archives covers all of it at zero cost.
Why doesn't this tool sync to the cloud?+
By design: operational records are sensitive, and the simplest privacy guarantee is never transmitting them. Local-only storage means zero servers, zero breach surface and zero subscription. If you work from several devices, keep one as the master record and move snapshots with the CSV export.
How do I back up or print these records?+
Use the Export CSV button below the table: it downloads your full authorization history as a spreadsheet-ready file. From there you can print a clean copy, archive it with your records folder, or import it into any other system. Exporting monthly is a good habit since the working data lives only in your browser.
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