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...
Checklist to Start your Flying Season
The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and you know what that means — it's time to get those propellers spinning because the flying season is here! So dust off that drone case and let's run through the ultimate spring flying checklist that’ll have you back...
Canadian Airspace 101 for Drone Pilots
Each Canadian airspace is given a letter, A-G, to help users understand the types of permissions, services and operations that you’ll find in each area. These areas have vertical and horizontal boundaries creating a 3-dimensional space. Transport Canada has delegated...
Drone FAQ
We've pulled together some of our frequently asked questions! Click through the drone FAQ section below to learn and let us know if we missed any that are still on your mind!It will! You need to renew your drone pilot certificate every 24 months. To do this, you take...
Where Can I Fly My Drone In Canada?
You asked me a question about flying a drone in Canada, now I’m going to turn it around and ask you a bunch. What is the weight of the drone are you flying? Are you a Canadian/Permanent Resident or a visitor? Does the land you’re flying from have restrictions? Let’s...
The Path to Your Drone License Begins Here
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