Drone Filming Request for Commercial Use

All commercial filming requests must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the filming dates.

For all commercial drone filming requests, please ensure you review the UBC filming guidelines prior to completing this form. If your filming request is for UBC-related research purposes, please fill out the form for Drone Filming Request for UBC Research. 

Please note that a Certificate of Insurance of $5 million with UBC named as additional insured is also required. 

Purpose of drone filming or drone-use


I will be use a drone for:
In case of poor weather on the proposed date listed above, please provide alternative dates/times below.
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Important: Requests must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to drone use unless your request is for UBC research purposes, in which case please ensure this form is completed at least five business days prior to filming. 
 
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64 MB limit.
Allowed types: PDF, JPG.
One file only.
64 MB limit.
Allowed types: PDF, JPG.
If you do  not have a drone pilot certificate, please visit the Transport Canada website to learn how to obtain one. 

Drone pilots must carry a valid drone pilot certificate at all times while operating their drone. A valid drone pilot certificate is a printed or electronic document issued by Transport Canada. No other form of certification will be accepted.
One file only.
64 MB limit.
Allowed types: PDF, JPG.
Pending Certificate of Insurance
Size of drone
All drones over 250g  in weight must be registered. This includes custom-built drones and drones built from a kit or off-the shelf. 

To learn more about registering your drone, visit the Transport Canada website.