As many drone companies are in the process of getting federal authorization to allow for commercial drone flight, we reached out to The Sky Guys, who just announced this week that they have been granted Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) in Canada for testing their DX-3 drone platform. We took the opportunity to ask their President and CEO, Adam Sax, the … [Read more...] about Canadian Flight Certificate Testing for The Sky Guys
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Canada’s New Proposed Drone Regulations Would Ease the Way for Industry
Canada's proposed commercial drone regulations may provide a significant boost to the Canadian drone industry. Transport Canada has outlined new drone regulations that would ease the necessity of filing for an an SFOC (Special Flight Operations Certificate) for every commercial flight. Current regulations require that operators who wish to fly commercially apply for an SFOC … [Read more...] about Canada’s New Proposed Drone Regulations Would Ease the Way for Industry
Transport Canada Adds Microdrones to List of Compliant Systems
Canadian drone company Microdrones has announced that their md4-1000 drone has been added to Transport Canada's list of Compliant Unmanned Air Systems. "This approval from Transport Canada (TC) for our md4-1000 drone has great meaning for users everywhere. A compliance certificate from TC implies a certain level of safety and quality," said Sebastien Long, Microdrones' Sales … [Read more...] about Transport Canada Adds Microdrones to List of Compliant Systems
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
