Good choice for a first drone in Canada. Being under 250 g makes a
huge difference legally speaking. You don't need a pilot's certificate and you can fly more places. I have a
Mavic 2 Pro and a
Mini 3 Pro, and the Mavic usually stays on the shelf because the Mini is good enough photographically and subject to fewer restrictions on where I can fly.
You are going to want extra batteries. I find the FlyMore kit to be a great deal — I like the bag which is basically free if you price out the extra batteries and multi-charger separately. Remember that the listed flight times are under ideal conditions, and you'll want to leave a good safety margin so a 30 minute rated time means 15-20 minutes flying before you land and change batteries.
I would study for and get at least your basic sRPAS certification, even if it's not needed for a sub-250 g drone. I've found being a licensed drone pilot moves me from 'guy with a toy' to 'professional doing a job' in peoples' minds (illogical as that may be).
If you're going into business I'd get the advanced (more expensive as it requires a flight test). And don't forget insurance!
NRC map of flight restrictions:
nrc.canada.ca
very useful app for logging flights/maintenance/certifications. Also links to NRC map for easy field access:
dronepilotcanada.com
Don Joyce's YouTube channel. Great source for Canada-specific drone information, including the study guide video I used to pass my basic certification.
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Drone Pilot Association of Canada (decent umbrella group):
Representing recreational and light commercial drone operators by promoting safety and a reasonable regulatory environment in Canada.
www.dronepilotassociationofcanada.com
Oh, and I second JavaJack's recommendation of OmniView Tech. Great company.
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