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Canadian Drone Laws for Part 107 Drone Pilots
In today’s show, Paul is joined by Transport Canada’s Justin Miller to discuss what Part 107 pilots can do to legally fly a drone in Canada.
We start this show by sharing some of the most recent updates to Canadian drone laws. As per these recent updates, what are the rules for Part 107 pilots who wish to fly a drone in Canada? Do Part 107 pilots need any certification to fly a drone in Canada? If yes, what is the procedure for procuring this certification? And, are there a separate set of drone laws for commercial and hobby pilots?
Further, you will learn a bit about Canadian airspace, and how to best determine where you can and cannot fly. Other topics discussed on this show include rules for flying drones less than 250 grams (DJI Mavic Mini), flying over people, drone insurance and flying a drone in Canadian National Parks.
If you are thinking of flying down to Canada to capture the beautiful surroundings with your drone, this is a show that you must tune in to. Fly Safe!
Resources:
Transport Canada’s Drone Safety Website
Instructions for Flying a Drone in a Canadian National Park
Get in Touch with Parks Canada
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Timestamps
- [00:50] Paul welcomes Justin from Transport Canada to the show
- [01:30] When were the Canadian drone laws last updated?
- [02:05] What are the drone laws for flying a DJI Mavic Mini in Canada?
- [03:29] Restricted Airspace and TFR’s in Canada
- [04:19] How can US drone pilots fly in Canada?
- [04:56] Do you need a SFOC if you already have a Part 107 certificate?
- [05:56] Are there different set of drone laws for commercial and hobby pilots?
- [06:57] Are there any drones that are pre-qualified to fly over people? Justin explains the difference between basic airspace and advanced airspace
- [08:14] Are there different SFOC’s for flying in basic and advanced airspace?
- [09:04] Is it easier for Part 107 pilots to get a SFOC?
- [10:33] Can you fly higher than 400 feet in Canadian airspace?
- [11:53] Is it possible for US drone pilots to scale up their operations by procuring a SFOC? And, can US drone pilots fly without a SFOC if a licensed Canadian drone pilot is supervising operations?
- [14:05] Which is the best resource to learn about Canadian airspace, and determine where you can and cannot fly?
- [14:55] How long does it take to for a US drone pilot to procure a SFOC to fly in Canada?
- [15:40] Is drone insurance mandatory in Canada?
- [16:10] How can you get a permit to fly a drone in a National Park in Canada?
- [17:33] Can you fly a DJI Mavic Mini without registration and without a SFOC in Canada?
- [18:52] What is the level of enforcement against pilots who flout Canadian drone laws?
