As expected Canada will introduce new laws for Drones today,  was announced last night on the national news, and it's all stemming from the UK Gatwick and the latest Heathrow airport in London,  lovely that's just *$%#^$%# lovely.

Those new laws have been in the works for quite a while, we will be getting modern regulation. It has nothing to do with what happened in the UK.

It just making it harder for our hobby

jacksonnai Posted at 1-9 03:55
It just making it harder for our hobby

As it is right now the UAV regulations in Canada are counterproductive. For any flight that is not recreational you need a Special Flight Operations Certificate which takes a month to obtain in winter and even longer during other seasons. The new law will introduce a Professional Pilot permit that will be obtained via exam, no more Special Flight Operations Certificate needed.

https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services ... -drones-canada.html

Have a good read.

jyc Posted at 1-9 04:36
As it is right now the UAV regulations in Canada are counterproductive. For any flight that is not recreational you need a Special Flight Operations Certificate which takes a month to obtain in winter and even longer during other seasons. The new law will introduce a Professional Pilot permit that will be obtained via exam, no more Special Flight Operations Certificate needed.

https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/aviation/drone-safety/proposed-rules-drones-canada.html

well so far it's not too bad for us recreational operators,  let's hope it stays like that and all operators abide by the rules in order for us responsible operators to keep flying.

seems like for recreation users you will need to pass an exam first and they will give you a certification.

Hi, we're sorry to know about this news. However, it's recommended to abide by our local policy when in terms of flying the drone to have a peace flight. Thank you for sharing this information.

The new laws effective June 1 seems like we are OK to recreational  use the new regulation drones  250 g  to 25 KG so any drone is less than 250 g doesn’t fall into those regulations but still need to fly safely They also want to make sure if somebody’s drunk or high should not be operating a drone and all the drones Must be registered

The license required to operate a drone only if you’re doing it for a commercial or some other reason Which are over 25 KG

Having gone thru the new regulations:

http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p ... sor-dors11-eng.html

Things look much improved to me! They got rid of a lot of stupidity, like having to put your full name, address and phone number onto the drone and instead just the registration number, raised the top altitude from AGL from 300ft to 400ft, and have streamlined the licensing process and opened up commercial operations more.

Some stuff I don’t like, but this is an improvement for the most part.

Still won’t do anything to deter any nut jobs who choose to not obey the rules and do something stupid with their UAV, or RPA / SRPA (remotely piloted aircraft / small) as the new Canadian law now designates them.

saem Posted at 1-9 12:47
The new laws effective June 1 seems like we are OK to recreational  use the new regulation drones  250 g  to 25 KG so any drone is less than 250 g doesn’t fall into those regulations but still need to fly safely They also want to make sure if somebody’s drunk or high should not be operating a drone and all the drones Must be registered

The license required to operate a drone only if you’re doing it for a commercial or some other reason Which are over 25 KG

They have two licensing levels: Basic and Advanced, either of which is required for drones from 250g to 25kg, and applies to both hobby and commercial flights.

Anyone take a run at either of the exams yet?  

djiuser_BQIcoiOQh7L6 Posted at 1-9 16:51
Anyone take a run at either of the exams yet?

Just took the basic exam and now possess my basic Pilot certificate. It took me less than half an hour but I have a 40 year background in commercial aviation. $10 to take the exam.

C.K. LeSueur Posted at 1-9 20:21
Just took the basic exam and now possess my Pilot certificate. It took me less than half an hour but I have a 40 year background in commercial aviation. $10 to take the exam.

Pssst, Pssst.
Hey man.  
What's answer to numbers 1 thru 100?

HedgeTrimmer Posted at 1-9 20:55
Pssst, Pssst.
Hey man.  
What's answer to numbers 1 thru 100?

Actually only 35 questions. As to the answers, well.......  ;)

Here in the UK they are proposing to increase distance allowed to fly from airports to 5km.

Other countries already have large no fly zones so I am not surprised but as always, it will do little to deter idiots.

As always, the Gouvernment needs to be seen to do something after every (alleged) incident.

Same thing happening here in Australia Australia's new (anti) drone laws
Commonwealth minister's use the 'old boy net' to share these 'great' ideas between themselves

C.K. LeSueur Posted at 1-9 20:21
Just took the basic exam and now possess my basic Pilot certificate. It took me less than half an hour but I have a 40 year background in commercial aviation. $10 to take the exam.

I assume that the test  reflects on the new rules

HedgeTrimmer Posted at 1-9 20:55
Pssst, Pssst.
Hey man.  
What's answer to numbers 1 thru 100?

Somewhat like the  licence for operating a motor boat!

Hello Drone Flyers,

In May I will travel with a RV thru West-Canada for more than 3 weeks, starting at Vancouver.
Do I need as tourist also take an exam?
Have printed all guidelines from  Canadian Government regarding drone regulations.
Will fly with an DJI Mavic Air.

Picanoc Jack Posted at 1-10 02:28
Somewhat like the  licence for operating a motor boat!

Got it...
1) Crack open a cold one
2) Bigger drone has right a way
3) Crack open another cold one
4) Lights at night
5) Crack open another cold one
6) Always one hot babe by Capt.
7) Crack open another cold one

HedgeTrimmer Posted at 1-10 07:42
Got it...
1) Crack open a cold one
2) Bigger drone has right a way

God I wish it was that easy!  good one HT

Picanoc Jack Posted at 1-10 02:27
I assume that the test  reflects on the new rules

That is correct.

Viking-Ger Posted at 1-10 07:24
Hello Drone Flyers,

In May I will travel with a RV thru West-Canada for more than 3 weeks, starting at Vancouver.

These new rules aren’t due to come into full effect until June 1, 2019, so if your trip ends before then, you don’t need to worry about registering your drone just yet.

Down the road the government here will be implementing an online method for foreigners to register their drone before bringing them into the country.

jyc Posted at 1-9 04:36
As it is right now the UAV regulations in Canada are counterproductive. For any flight that is not recreational you need a Special Flight Operations Certificate which takes a month to obtain in winter and even longer during other seasons. The new law will introduce a Professional Pilot permit that will be obtained via exam, no more Special Flight Operations Certificate needed.

https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/aviation/drone-safety/proposed-rules-drones-canada.html

just passed it,  that was my second try, I didn't anticipate how difficult some of the questions would be, it will surprise quite a few people I imagine!

Picanoc Jack Posted at 1-12 13:08
just passed it,  that was my second try, I didn't anticipate how difficult some of the questions would be, it will surprise quite a few people I imagine!

Congratulations! I am currently doing some revision to try and pass on the first try.

djiuser_BQIcoiOQh7L6 Posted at 1-9 16:51
Anyone take a run at either of the exams yet?

yes I did, failed it the first time had 62%, passed it the  second time around,  difficult questions!

jacksonnai Posted at 1-9 03:55
It just making it harder for our hobby

it will certainly deter some from getting a drone.

jyc Posted at 1-12 13:40
Congratulations! I am currently doing some revision to try and pass on the first try.

let me know about your outcome,  the questions are somewhat difficult in some areas, I did not anticipate some of those questions.

Picanoc Jack Posted at 1-12 17:34
let me know about your outcome,  the questions are somewhat difficult in some areas, I did not anticipate some of those questions.

Did you go for basic or advanced?

jyc Posted at 1-12 18:26
Did you go for basic or advanced?

Basic test, which is supposed to be easy,  good luck my friend.

jyc Posted at 1-9 02:42
Those new laws have been in the works for quite a while, we will be getting modern regulation. It has nothing to do with what happened in the UK.

so how did you make out with the test?

Picanoc Jack Posted at 1-13 08:52
so how did you make out with the test?

I have not done it yet, I will go for advanced operation. I am doing revision of training I have done already and checking out information on the exam.

https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services ... tions/tp-15263.html

jyc Posted at 1-13 09:12
I have not done it yet, I will go for advanced operation. I am doing revision of training I have done already and checking out information on the exam.

https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/aviation/publications/tp-15263.html

did you look at the requirements for that test? 50 questions, 1 hour time limit, 80% pass mark.

Anyone took the test? It doesn't look "easy" to me if you look at the syllabus which is also published on that page. But if you have some drone experience, it shouldn't be an issue. I will try it within the next days myself and post my experience.

Also found this helpful summary: https://phantomcockpit.com/2019/01/13/new-drone-rules-in-canada/

fivetonine Posted at 1-13 10:52
Anyone took the test? It doesn't look "easy" to me if you look at the syllabus which is also published on that page. But if you have some drone experience, it shouldn't be an issue. I will try it within the next days myself and post my experience.

Also found this helpful summary: https://phantomcockpit.com/2019/01/13/new-drone-rules-in-canada/

oh it's a dandy one! basic drone rules and regulations are no problem but some of the questions in other categories well...….

Picanoc Jack Posted at 1-13 10:02
did you look at the requirements for that test? 50 questions, 1 hour time limit, 80% pass mark.

Of course i have. And there is also a flight review, it's much more than just an online exam.

jyc Posted at 1-13 12:14
Of course i have.

you're a better man than me,  good luck my friend. I live far from cities and took up this hobby just flying my drone out here I never thought for one second that I would need a certificate just to fly a drone here in the bush and hills.

Picanoc Jack Posted at 1-13 12:22
you're a better man than me,  good luck my friend. I live far from cities and took up this hobby just flying my drone out here I never thought for one second that I would need a certificate just to fly a drone here in the bush and hills.

In fact I have started training for this in October, none of this is unexpected. The only surprise for me are the very high aircraft requirements for advanced operations.

jyc Posted at 1-13 13:23
In fact I have started training for this in October, none of this is unexpected. The only surprise for me are the very high aircraft requirements for advanced operations.

I’m told that in order to fly your drone in  Montreal you have to get out of the city, coming home from NS this year I took the time to put the drone up at some of these rest stops along HWY 20,  got some good shots of the gulf.

Picanoc Jack Posted at 1-13 14:23
I’m told that in order to fly your drone in  Montreal you have to get out of the city, coming home from NS this year I took the time to put the drone up at some of these rest stops along HWY 20,  got some good shots of the gulf.

This is the best online tool I know to fly safely in Canada.

http://www3.telus.net/cschwab/viewer/canadian_airspace.html