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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...
New Drone Regulations are Here!

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...

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...