Aerial Evolution 2025
Aerial Evolution 2025 at Edmonton International Airport was one of the most energizing conferences I’ve attended in years. With more than 300 registrants, a sold-out exhibitor hall, and hardly a sponsorship slot left, it felt like the Canadian (and beyond!) drone and...
Prepping for Winter RPAS Ops (or not)
Big changes are coming and I'm not just talking about new regulations (for once). The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping and that can only mean one thing. Construction season is over in Canada and we're preparing for winter to hit. Whether you...
Top Questions from Drone Program Decision-Makers
Pardon the pun, but we’re sure you’ve heard the buzz. Drones are showing up in everything from inspections to emergency response around the mine site. If you’re considering integrating or expanding drone use at your site, how will you know what will be a tool of real...
Five Industries Primed for BVLOS
Starting November 4th, Transport Canada's new Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) rules will be opening the door to scalable drone operations in low-risk environments. Organizations operating in low-population-density areas and uncontrolled airspace are rethinking...
Canadian Drone Pilot Certification Categories
The incoming Transport Canada RPAS regulations are a big deal. Most of the industry buzz has been around opening the door to routine, low-risk BVLOS flights once you’ve obtained your Level 1 Complex certificate. But there’s much more to it than that! How do these new...
Wind vs. Your Drone
Wind can be one of the trickiest elements for drone pilots to manage. It would be nice to have giant arrows in the sky giving us indications of wind at different levels, but if you're seeing those you probably shouldn't be flying...Even seemingly light breezes at...
New Drone Regulations are Here!
It’s not every day I get excited to see an email before 6am but today was one of those days! Unexpectedly, Transport Canada announced the publication of the highly anticipated Canada Gazette II which included new regulations for RPAS Operations Beyond Visual...
3 Tips for your Flight Review – and Everyday Flying
Flight reviews are more than just a checkmark on your pilot certificate; they’re a valuable opportunity to refine your skills and learn best practices for operating your drone safely and efficiently. Since 2019, I’ve conducted over 150 flight reviews, and I’ve noticed...
Why become a drone pilot in Canada?
It’s no secret drones are awesome. You get a fun hobby with side hustle potential, or a great career tool that sets you apart from the rest. Plus, it’s a relatively low-barrier route into the wonderful world of aviation! Fair warning though – once that bug gets you...
Building a Canadian Drone Business – How to make your drone make you money!
The drone industry has seen remarkable growth over the past decade, driven by rapid technological advancements and increasing market demand. For aspiring entrepreneurs in Canada, the potential to build a successful business with drones is immense. However, navigating...
The Path to Your Drone License Begins Here
Are you ready to take your drone to new heights? Start your journey toward becoming a certified UAV pilot with Flyy. Our comprehensive drone courses are designed to meet the needs of both beginners and experienced flyers.
