Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, for Canada issued the following statement with regard to a drone incident in Quebec City: "On October 12, 2017, a Skyjet flight was struck by a drone while inbound to Jean Lesage International Airport in Québec City. This is the first time a drone has hit a commercial aircraft in Canada and I am extremely relieved that the aircraft only … [Read more...] about Canadian Minister Issues Statement on Quebec City Drone Incident
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Drone Regulations: Canada vs. US, an Infographic
North American drone enthusiasts are following drone regulations as they develop in both the US and Canada. Canada has thus far been an easier place to fly a drone commercially than the US; new proposals follow closely in the direction that European lawmakers have taken. As the US looks at developing their regulatory framework further through new drone provisions in the AIRR … [Read more...] about Drone Regulations: Canada vs. US, an Infographic
Transport Canada Makes it Easier to Fly Small UAVs for Work and Pleasure
(Source: news.gc.ca) Transport Canada today on Wednesday, at the Unmanned Systems Canada conference in Montréal, two exemptions that simplify small unmanned air vehicle (UAV) operations and safely integrate UAVs into Canadian airspace. Under the new exemptions, a Special Flight Operations Certificate will not be required for UAVs under 2 kilograms and certain operations … [Read more...] about Transport Canada Makes it Easier to Fly Small UAVs for Work and Pleasure
Drone Businesses Soar in Canada, as FAA Grounds US
from http://www.gigaom.com When the producers of The Amazing Race decided to make a Canadian version of the reality TV show, they were delighted to discover that they could use unmanned aircraft to film teams of contestants scrambling from place to place. In the U.S. that quite literally would not fly. Federal Aviation Administration rules forbid any commercial use of … [Read more...] about Drone Businesses Soar in Canada, as FAA Grounds US
Why It’s Hard to Stop a Peeping Drone
from CBC When hobbyists send their tiny, camera-mounted drones up to capture pictures of a beautiful sunset, the results can be stunning. But when unmanned aerial vehicles — which have been rapidly growing in popularity across Canada — are spotted hovering outside condo windows or over backyards, the resulting unease is understandable. But is the peeping drone … [Read more...] about Why It’s Hard to Stop a Peeping Drone
