Commercial Operators In Canada

[Jagerbomb52]

If you want to operate in Complex operations (urban) category #3. "The Proposed rules for drones in Canada" you better hope you have a drone that meets a design standard. Which none of our Yuneec or DJI or any other brand that is in our price range fits into. You best be having at least 10 grand in your pocket to fit into this category.

Also I have been working with a few people on the Mark your Device (name, address, and phone number for any nut case to see) part of the new rules. Filing a complaint with the privacy commissioner basically got me a suck it up buttercup we are siding with our counterparts in government. I will attach the PDF of their review.

 

[Jagerbomb52]

Courtesy of Calvin Reich - Some highlights from the TC discussion on May 23 about the new proposed Regulations.

This is a result of over 600 comments that were received by TC in addition to some recommendations that were put forward by Unmanned Systems Canada.

- Identification and registration will likely be required for all operators

- Max speeds spelled out in CG1 are likely to disappear

- Max altitude will be changed to 400ft AGL

- Age of operator will likely be amended to include under the supervision of an adult

- Pilots will require to pass a TC exam. The ground school is not likely to be a requirement but it may be difficult to pass the exam with out it

- The weight categories will likely be simplified. 250 gr - 25 kg ( the 250 gr to 1 Kg category will likely not exist)

- There will be a way for night flight approvals

- The terms Urban and built up areas are likely to be removed

- Distances from people will be categorized. 100 ft or 30 M and over will be considered away from people, between 100 ft and 16 ft or 5 m will be considered near people, and less than that will be considered over peopl

- There will be consideration given to flights over people and possible over open air assemblies

- A SFOC will likely be required in certain situations
-Distances from Airports are likely to be 3 nm and 1 nm from a Heliport

- Coordination will be done with Nav Canada for controlled airspace. Prior approval will be required but the 7 day advanced notice is likely to be removed

-Coordination with an airport operator will likely be required near small Aerodromes

-Insurance is not likely to be required but is recommended

-SAFE or Safety Assured Flight Envelope - This will be specific flight standards required in advanced or complex situations. This would be near or over people as well as in controlled airspace