New Canadian rules

[AlanTheBeast]

They need to issue better maps for flight areas!

NAV CANADA: Products and Services - Aeronautical Information Products

 

[AlanTheBeast]

All those model aircraft operators are going to be pissed, they are now included in the same regs as drones....

Sort of serves them right for screwing over drone users for so long.

 

[PhoebeSnow]

From the little I've read so far, the new rules will be substantially less onerous than they were shaping up to be.?

For you folks who are citizens that appears correct. For tourists it's a whole other ball game. I'm still trying to figure it all out!

 

[AlanTheBeast]

Yeah, pay $5 for the course, but need to contact a flight school for training, who knows what they will charge.. BS

Not the way I understand it.

Basic: pay fee and do the online test.

Advanced: take a test/interview with an instructor. No "training" requirement.

 

[AlanTheBeast]

For you folks who are citizens that appears correct. For tourists it's a whole other ball game. I'm still trying to figure it all out!

Indeed. Back when the FAA required registration it took me longer to find my credit card than it did to fill out the form on the FAA website...

 

[auxtron]

I believe this is a very good idea to have regulation and teach people what it means flying a drone, but the basic exam seems to be too much. We are flying small drones. They should teach to people what to do and not, then assess it instead of punishing them of owning a small drone.

When I compare to other regulation exams in Europe I passed, France is so far the most interesting. Instead of telling you that Air regulation is hard to master and without giving you any clear training documentation, they provide a free training center with clear video of what means flying a drone, what are your responsibilities and what wrong could happen. I would love to see Canada provide better training documentation, instead of just referring to some rules number or vagues notions you should know.

 

[Ken K]

Yeah, pay $5 for the course, but need to contact a flight school for training, who knows what they will charge.. BS

All fees are layed out in the regs:
Canada Gazette, Part 2, Volume 153, Number 1: Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems)

You will likely have to use search function.

 

[Ken K]

Any one can help me out for free resources from where I can study and take the certificate thanks

Nothing available yet that I know of. Stay tuned as this is a breaking story.
As they say.

 

[Towlem]

Any one can help me out for free resources from where I can study and take the certificate thanks

This link will help..and pull up the CARs (Canadian Aviation Regulations) on you computer all you need to know
Canada Gazette, Part 2, Volume 153, Number 1: Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems)

 

[Vic Sparks]

So I guess we are no longer required to have name and address on the aircraft - just have to have the C- registration number?

Correct

 

[495bigjoe]

You do realize..that by posting those questions that you are in breach of the agreement you digitally signed when you applied to write the exam...so Transport Canada could smack you upside the head and maybe revoke your license....

How can I delete the post?

 

[W7GMC]

Comming into effect this summer. Drones must have liability insurance and you need to be licenced to go above 90m. I'm not looking forward to this

Blame this on the few chuckleheads ruining it for the rest of us :-(

 

[Ken K]

Blame this on the few chuckleheads ruining it for the rest of us :-(

The height limit is 122m (400').
You need a certificate if your drone weighs over 250gm.
You need an 'advanced' certificate for some added abilities but DJI drones do not yet qualify.
You do not need insurance but it is recommended.

You can search this thread for links re the new legislation.

 

[tangy07]

Blame this on the few chuckleheads ruining it for the rest of us :-(

you don't need insurance anymore. please read up the new rules.

 

[mad monkey]

Plus it's not to go above 90m you need a license... It's to fly at all.

 

[videolester]

And have your Pilot's Certificate readily at hand (must pass Basic Exam - $10 every two years).
Some info here:
Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems 250 g up to and including 25 kg, Operating within Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) (TP 15263) - Transport Canada

Looks to me like 99% of drone flights are going to be illegal if all of that "basic" knowledge is required for a certificate.
Or am I missing something?

And have your Pilot's Certificate readily at hand (must pass Basic Exam - $10 every two years).
Some info here:
Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems 250 g up to and including 25 kg, Operating within Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) (TP 15263) - Transport Canada

Looks to me like 99% of drone flights are going to be illegal if all of that "basic" knowledge is required for a certificate.
Or am I missing something?

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Where is is stated that the test must be taken every 2 years? I cannot find that stated anywhere?

 

[Kazo]

Well it is actually much better than expected

Flying your drone safely and legally (current rules) - Transport Canada (+ link to new rules)

this resolve all ifs and buts

it is exam for pro uses or expanded air space - reasonable , website says 5 hour study ? 50 questions 80% = pass. and if I remember correctly another 7-8 hours for advanced one.
Well for those not reading whole thing you will have to go to one of the approved drone schools to show proficiency for advanced certification, including supplying logs of flights so far for an assessment.
My take is those are minor hurdles to overcome, next exam after in two years must be piece of cake and fees (of course!) are reasonable.. Once you pass you can fly pretty much anywhere (except airports) and anytime, key word is responsibly !
Only fuzzy thing for me is absence of DJI products (or any consumer - read amateur grade drone) on the list of approved UAV's required for advanced licensing which is not changing in new rules.

List of compliant drones (current rules) - Transport Canada

 

[Ken K]

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Where is is stated that the test must be taken every 2 years? I cannot find that stated anywhere?

Canada Gazette, Part 2, Volume 153, Number 1: Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems)

Search "recency"
e.g.
Per fee schedule : $10 ea. time
and
Section 901.56 (1): every 24 months

 

[Wade Gizzy]

As a U.S. citizen with a cottage on the Georgian Bay of Lake Huron near Parry Sound, Ontario most of my drone activity has been in that area!
I am willing to be compliant. However, existing rules says if I am not from Canada and my drone weighs less than 35 kg I currently do not need to register.
I wonder if that is current regulation, or will that also be the rule in the new regulations?

 

[Wade Gizzy]

HAs anybody taken the "hobbyist" exam? From what I read, first try is $5.00, and each subsequent attempt is $10.00.
Then looking at the "schools" that I have seen charging upwards to $400.00, I guess taking the hobbyist exam over and over has merit!