Apr 13, 2026 | Procedures
Using drones in mining might seem a strange idea. But recently, more mining companies are using drones for their operations. But what does it really mean to use drones in mining? In short, it means: Let the drone do the dirty, dangerous job – You just make the...
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...
Mar 7, 2026 | Pilot, Regulation
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...
Aug 26, 2025 | Regulation
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...
Aug 12, 2025 | Regulation
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...
Jun 10, 2025 | Regulation
Deep Dive Post on New Drone Regs 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...
