Let’s have a close look at the updates in the 2023-1 edition of the Canadian AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual) document. What did Transport Canada remove? And why is that so important!?
AIM 2023-1: What did TC take OUT?? Read More »
Let’s analyze the number and penalties arising from Transport Canada’s drone regulation enforcement actions since 2019. And use that to assess the suitability of the fine associated with the Buttonville incident involving a police drone striking a Cessna. The enforcement information data was extracted from this public web site. To filter on drone-related offences, type
Drone Fines in Canada: Is TC looking for YOU? Read More »
The Drone Pilot Association of Canada (DPAC) has developed a crisp position on Remote ID in Canada. I discuss it in this video. The Position Paper is available on the DPAC website’s Resources page, on the References tab here.
Remote ID in Canada: DPAC’s Position Read More »
We hear a lot about Remote ID for drones in the US, but what about in Canada? Enjoy this round-table discussion with the steering committee of the Drone Pilot Association of Canada! Recorded on Feb 9, 2023. Edited down from 1.5 hours to the key elements of the discussion. The Drone Pilot Association of Canada
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Here’s an analysis of the number of RPAS Pilot Certifications and RPAS Registrations as of Dec 19, 2022, according to Transport Canada. These figures are from the TC ‘Drone Zone’ Newsletter. A DonDronesOn production. BTW, this video was recorded and 95% edited before I had my minor heart attack. Nice to have stuff (almost) “in
Canadian Drone Pilots and Drones: The count as of Dec 2022 Read More »
In every past annual report, NAV CANADA, drones were on the agenda. In the 2022….something seems to be missing! Incidentally, in my title scene, that’s an otter popping into a hole in the ice…caught on film fortuitously! Zoomed in massively. A DonDronesOn production.
NAV CANADA Annual Report 2022: NOW what are they up to??? Read More »
DPAC met the Transport Canada on Dec 8, 2022 The Drone Pilot Association of Canada met with Transport Canada to hear their response to our earlier proposals, and to discuss hot topics. One thing we learned is that new regulations are well down the process to be announced.
New Drone Regulations are in the Pipe Read More »
I was invited to present at the Transport Canada Innovation Centre Lecture Series on Oct 18, 2022. The topic: How can Transport Canada do drones better? In this video, I will share the presentation I made on behalf of the Drone Pilot Association of Canada (DPAC), and some of the discussion and Q&A that took
DPAC met with Transport Canada to Propose Exam Improvements Members of the Drone Pilot Association of Canada (DPAC) met with Transport Canada on Sept 15, 2022 to discuss issues and proposed solutions to the current RPAS pilot exams. Here’s how it went. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m9eZ0wgV-w
Let’s Talk About the Exams Read More »
Members of the Drone Pilot Association of Canada (DPAC) met with Transport Canada and NAV Canada on June 16, 2022 to discuss issues with the protocols for drone flights near aerodromes. This video summarizes the positive outcome of that meeting….or as my silly thumbnail says, “THIS happened!”
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