RPAS Flight Information Management System
Canada's Framework for
Drone Traffic Management
A community resource for operators, pilots, and service providers navigating the RTM ecosystem — aligned with NAV CANADA's ConOps v1.1
Quick Orientation
What is rFIMS?
The RPAS Flight Information Management System — Canada's centralized brain for managing drone traffic, operated by NAV CANADA.
What is an RSP?
RTM Service Providers are the operator-facing platforms that connect drone operators to the rFIMS ecosystem.
What are the airspace types?
Seven RTM airspace designations — from simple VLOS operations to complex segregated BVLOS corridors through controlled airspace.
When is this happening?
The ConOps envisions a phased rollout from current VLOS regulations through full RTM framework by 2030.
How RTM Works
The high-level data flow from operators to air traffic management
For Developers
Explore the proposed RSP ↔ rFIMS API specification — REST endpoints, streaming protocols, data models, and authentication.