Drones in Mining: Boosting Safety and ROI with Digital Twins
Higher profit margins will come only after “connecting the pit to the office” in a more reliable, faster, safer, and cheaper way to gain real-time data to be utilized by the engineers and managers to make prompt and precise decisions.
The 3 Most Common Mistakes Pilots Make During a Flight Review (And How to Avoid Them)
Even the most experienced pilots can stumble when the pressure is on. At FLYY, we conduct a lot of flight reviews. One thing we’ve learned? Most pilots don’t fail because they lack the thumb-stick skills to fly well. They struggle because - as much as we try to...
Visual Observer Scenarios – VLOS to BVLOS
With the new privileges for EVLOS and Sheltered operations under advanced, plus the option to use a vision-based Detect and Avoid (DAA) system to meet the L1C BVLOS requirements, there is some nuance to when and where Visual Observers (VOs) are needed and what...
2025 Recap
2025 was a big year for the Canadian drone industry! I had almost lost hope of seeing BVLOS regs when we received a very welcome surprise in the spring. That was the catalyst for a very busy remainder of the year! From course creation to planning complex flight...
How to Adapt Your Flight Techniques for Any Environment
Whether you’re trialling out Sheltered operations under your Advanced certificate, completing a routine mapping mission, supporting emergency response, or flying BVLOS as part of a complex operation, one thing remains constant: the environment dictates your technique....
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 Mining 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...
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.
