Recent content by rjwmorrell

New rules came into effect as of today (April 1, 2025) that effects Canadian drone pilots. These are based on changes published in the Canada Gazette last month, and while some of the bigger changes happen in November, the main one that came into force today was that microdrones (under 250g) now...

You are ok for Canada. No registration or license is required for "microdrones" I.e. those 249g or less in take off weight. I'm Canada, the intended use doesn't matter. You could be recreational or not, doesn't matter (though this isn't taking into account immigration rules for working I'm Canada).

Welcome, from Hamilton, Ontario!

Most drones only have ADS-B In, meaning they do not broadcast anything and nearby manned aircraft have no idea when there is a drone nearby (unless they see it). None of the DJI line of drones have ADS-B Out.

Saw that after, but yes my initial reaction was proved.

Very unlikely your drone was jammed.

No remote ID requirement in Canada, although it would be a simple regulatory change and I believe I read somewhere that Transport Canada is already studying the idea. A small force like Waterloo police probably not heavily invested in drone detection technology (although there is an airport and...

The article doesn't really specify what laws on the books the police would enforce here. I believe the police are looking at it from a harassment angle, which is a crime. Though, not drone-related. Potentially, an FPV drone over 249g would require registration and I haven't checked the maps but...

News article today regarding an FPV drone being used to drop "an unknown substance" around a residential neighbourhood. Police are seeking public assistance in identifying the drone operator. Dropping cargo/payload isn't specifically an offence (unless the payload is a weapon or hazardous...

The airport is not regulated by the FAA. The airspace where you want to fly is. Follow whatever the FAA rules are.

If the US is anything like Canada, I'm sure federal penalties and fines can simply be tacked on to your taxes. So if you thought you were getting a refund in some future year, guess again.

Intentionally or not, I'd say you did in fact "harass" the deer, in that it disrupted their normal pattern of behaviour. You say this is the first time you've used a drone for this, well, now you can consider it a lesson learned I guess.

That's so odd. Perhaps reach out to TC and ask what happened? They're usually pretty responsive, every time I've emailed they've gotten back to me fairly quickly.

Perhaps geese are more accustomed to flying things whereas orcas are not. I can only presume the rules are meant to keep people from approaching too closely and getting into a position where the animals would be spooked. Stressed aquatic creatures have a nasty habit of beaching themselves, which...

Almost every one of them: "Operated without a remote pilot certificate"... sheesh