jmhirtle
lvl.1
Flight distance : 118845 ft
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The MAAC has insurance but from my understanding it is only applicable to club events or gatherings. It doesn't apply to personal operations.
They also have a "special" idea of the difference between a model aircraft and a multirotor aircraft. From their FAQ section it seems like they would likely try to classify my Phantom 3 as a UAV which would exempt it from coverage.
"Transport Canada defines an unmanned air vehicle as a power-driven aircraft, other than a model aircraft, that is designed to fly without a human operator on board.
Transport Canada defines a model aircraft as an aircraft, the total weight of which does not exceed 35 kg (77.2 pounds), that is mechanically driven or launched into flight for recreational purposes and that is not designed to carry persons or other living creatures.
MAAC insurance provides cover for model aircraft as defined by Transport Canada and radio controlled models must also be flown in direct line of sight. Any other type of radio-controlled flying machine is classified as a UAV.
UAV operation may be for commercial or recreational purposes. Our coverage does not extend to any type of UAV.
Note that operation of a UAV without Transport Canada approval has an individual penalty of $5,000.00." |
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