New better rules for Canada!

[niclariv]

I just saw this today. Sorry if this has already been posted by someone else, but check this out!

https://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/ca-opssvs/Flying_for_fun_EN-V6.pdf

Now we're down to 5.5km from an airport instead of 9km, and 1.8km from a heliport instead of 9km. This should open up a lot more areas for droning!

 

[Niiik]

Thanks for sharing this!

Are you finding the rules difficult to work with? I'm coming to Jasper and Banff for a couple of weeks - obviously I'd love to bring the Mavic, but don't want to carry an expensive paperweight if I'm not going to be flying it...

 

[niclariv]

Thanks for sharing this!

Are you finding the rules difficult to work with? I'm coming to Jasper and Banff for a couple of weeks - obviously I'd love to bring the Mavic, but don't want to carry an expensive paperweight if I'm not going to be flying it...

The last set of rules made it hard. There are airports all over the place, especially heliports. With the last rules you couldn't fly within 9km of anywhere planes take off or land, which eliminated almost all of the city I live in. This is way better for that.

 

[folk_me]

Thanks for sharing this!

Are you finding the rules difficult to work with? I'm coming to Jasper and Banff for a couple of weeks - obviously I'd love to bring the Mavic, but don't want to carry an expensive paperweight if I'm not going to be flying it...

@Niiik what was your experience in Jasper and Banff? I'm heading there next week, wondering the same thing regarding my Mavic.

 

[Niiik]

@Niiik what was your experience in Jasper and Banff? I'm heading there next week, wondering the same thing regarding my Mavic.

I'm afraid I won't be there until the start of August! I think I'll take my Mavic though, and assume I can fly it somewhere... Let me know how you get on!

 

[Mxs]

What does this mean for flying in built up areas? I remember before that any open area inside a built up area was prohibited like parking lots, parks, open lots etc etc not to mention nearly every piece of land is owned by someone or the government. How about regional, provincial or other smaller parks, or major hiking routes? Are these places going to be banned soon???? All it takes is one incident or something to screw it all up in those places.

What happened to the buildings and spectators part of the new rules? I still don't really understand the drone laws here in canada.......

 

[UAVMan]

So national parks are NFZs... So Banff and Jasper unfortunately, but still not sure about provincial parks.

 

[Mxs]

If things don't improve soon, I may just give up on this hobby. Seems like a scam to spend all this money on a camera and having no place at all to fly it. It's not just in Canada but other places around the world are banning their use.

 

[UAVMan]

Legalise marijuana, but ban drones lol. Only in Canada. Liberalism at its best.

 

[Jammcg]

@Niiik what was your experience in Jasper and Banff? I'm heading there next week, wondering the same thing regarding my Mavic.

Flying any drone without special permission from the park warden in a national park anywhere in Canada is ILLEGAL. Huge fines if your caught and equipment is confiscated

Best to leave it home

 

[ekatron@]

Flying any drone without special permission from the park warden in a national park anywhere in Canada is ILLEGAL. Huge fines if your caught and equipment is confiscated

Best to leave it home

Really?!?! I'm going in September. I'd like to take the Mavic. What are the risks? Need some authorization?

 

[ekatron@]

So national parks are NFZs... So Banff and Jasper unfortunately, but still not sure about provincial parks.

In that region

Do you know where in this region you can use it?
tks

 

[Jammcg]

Really?!?! I'm going in September. I'd like to take the Mavic. What are the risks? Need some authorization?

Risks are you will be caught as someone will call. Canadians are told to call 911 emergency if they see a drone flying where they are not allowed. You need special permission from the park warden and that is rarely given. You would likely have to apply for a SFOC ( Special flight operations certificate) as well in advance. Not worth the risk as there are a ton of people in the mountain parks this time of year and risks are high you will be caught.

 

[UAVMan]

Risks are you will be caught as someone will call. Canadians are told to call 911 emergency if they see a drone flying where they are not allowed. You need special permission from the park warden and that is rarely given. You would likely have to apply for a SFOC ( Special flight operations certificate) as well in advance. Not worth the risk as there are a ton of people in the mountain parks this time of year and risks are high you will be caught.

SFCO are like 'rocking horse crap'... Most applications are filled immediately in the area just below the desk called trash can.

 

[Jammcg]

Pro

In that region

Do you know where in this region you can use it?
tks

Provincial parks are NFZ 's as well in Alberta. Just as strict as National parks. Don't risk them seizing your equipment

 

[Jammcg]

SFCO are like 'rocking horse crap'... Most applications are filled immediately in the area just below the desk called trash can.

Well if there that easy then apply for one and talk with the park warden and bam, you should. Ebgood to go

 

[pyjamasam]

Here is a good break down of some of the provinicial park rules:
Flying Drones in Provincial Parks - Peak Aerials

And here is some information about national parks:
Going to a Canadian National Park? Leave your drone at home - Peak Aerials

chris.

 

[Jammcg]

Here is a good break down of some of the provinicial park rules:
Flying Drones in Provincial Parks - Peak Aerials

And here is some information about national parks:
Going to a Canadian National Park? Leave your drone at home - Peak Aerials

chris.

Thanks for posting this info.

 

[UAVMan]

Here is a good break down of some of the provinicial park rules:
Flying Drones in Provincial Parks - Peak Aerials

And here is some information about national parks:
Going to a Canadian National Park? Leave your drone at home - Peak Aerials

chris.

So for example, I visit 'Cypress Hills Provincial Park' that spans to provinces (Alberta and Saskatchewan). Based on the current vague knowledge I'm better taking off and landing on the Saskatchewan side?

 

[UAVMan]

Also is it just me or is the 500m a little confining? I'm all for VLOS but 500m is Mr Magoo territory.