To Fly or Not to Fly: When Drones Make Sense in Mining

Aug 5, 2026 | Procedures

When mining companies consider adopting drone technology, the conversation often starts with the aircraft. A better place to start is with the problem it needs to solve and how often it needs to solve it. From surveying and stockpile measurement to inspections,...

RPAS Pilot Recency – the 24-month countdown

Jun 19, 2026 | Pilot, Procedures, Regulation

“Recency” and “recurrency” are two words that sometimes get used interchangeably, even by TC! (I’m lookin’ at you 921.04) They are related, but let’s make a distinction. Recency vs. Recurrency Recency is the official language used in the Canadian Aviation...

Preparing for your Flight Review

Apr 27, 2026 | Pilot, Procedures, Procedures, Regulation

As you prep for your Advanced Flight Review, it can be helpful to know what to expect and what exactly your reviewer is looking out for. What is going through their head? What separates a good candidate from a great one, and from one who gets to try again 24-hours...

The 3 Most Common Mistakes Pilots Make During a Flight Review (And How to Avoid Them)

Mar 24, 2026 | Pilot, Procedures, Procedures, Regulation

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...

How to Adapt Your Flight Techniques for Any Environment

Dec 9, 2025 | Procedures

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....

Prepping for Winter RPAS Ops (or not)

Oct 21, 2025 | Procedures

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. ...