New Canadian rules

maxpower · Jan 9, 2019

Gadget said:
so that was 77%...is that a pass for basic?...i know 80% is a pass for advanced

Yes, that was a pass for Basic.

lenabanana · Jan 9, 2019

I just did my basic, I've never studied anything drone related and had to google a few of the questions to get info.
It isn't hard, but it is a bit nonsensical.
Why do I need to know how many degrees are in a timezone for flying a drone?
I also got one question that specifically asked about flying within a restricted airspace which isn't even part of the basic license flying.

mad monkey · Jan 9, 2019

So do we need to do some over priced class to fly? Or just take the basic.. I hate all the confusion around this

nevernamed · Jan 9, 2019

what exactly is "proper" lighting for night ops.. no info on that.. i like how its still kind of muddy like before..

Ken K · Jan 9, 2019

nevernamed said:
what exactly is "proper" lighting for night ops.. no info on that.. i like how its still kind of muddy like before..

and the no fly zone now references "airports" not "aerodromes". Apparently aerodromes are essentially anywhere manned aircraft land/takeoff, whereas airports are registered or registered and certified aerodromes. My take, based on what I've gleaned today, is that only the certified airports have no fly restrictions. Of course you have to pay NavCan to get a list of certified airports.

nevernamed · Jan 9, 2019

Ken K said:
and the no fly zone now references "airports" not "aerodromes". Apparently aerodromes are essentially anywhere manned aircraft land/takeoff, whereas airports are registered or registered and certified aerodromes. My take, based on what I've gleaned today, is that only the certified airports have no fly restrictions. Of course you have to pay NavCan to get a list of certified airports.

yeah, so that should mean an airport with a tower, that is active.. right??

Ken K · Jan 9, 2019

nevernamed said:
yeah, so that should mean an airport with a tower, that is active.. right??

Don't know what the criteria is but I'll be asking the owners of several local private airstrips if they're certified, although I doubt they are.
If all this is correct info I wonder how long before DJI GO4 recognizes the changes.

Ken K · Jan 9, 2019

We're probably a little hasty off the mark here, especially me

. There's still lots of time before the law takes effect on June 1st for clarification of all the rules.

mad monkey · Jan 9, 2019

If it's going to cost me $5 and I take an online test but gain a higher ceiling height then I'll take it.. If I have to shell out hundreds of dollars I'll not do it.

Keep your eyes open for drone sales lol

Sloth469 · Jan 9, 2019

Basic test passed, 20 mins... pretty much common sense for anyone with some aircraft experience...

Congratulations, you passed the Small Basic Exam taken on January 9, 2019.
A Pilot Certificate - Basic Operations (PC1900951088) has been issued to you.

Phill · Jan 9, 2019

maxpower said:
Public liability insurance is recommended, not required.

Please scroll down to "Public liability insurance" on this Transport Canada website stating the new rules (towrads the bottom):

Flying your drone safely and legally (new rules) - Transport Canada

Basically the same as the existing rules here in Oz but registration isn't compulsory here yet.
I registered when I got my first drone just to be on the safe side.
It's free here.

mad monkey · Jan 9, 2019

Sloth469 said:
Basic test passed, 20 mins... pretty much common sense for anyone with some aircraft experience...

Congratulations, you passed the Small Basic Exam taken on January 9, 2019.
A Pilot Certificate - Basic Operations (PC1900951088) has been issued to you.

Ive seen information about different tests.. Was it just a basic one available?

tangy07 · Jan 9, 2019

should i read that link first before attempting or is it common sense?

meriachee · Jan 9, 2019

Not so easy. Lots of questions about airports, airplanes and regulations.

tangy07 · Jan 9, 2019

meriachee said:
Not so easy. Lots of questions about airports, airplanes and regulations.

where is the best place to read all these information? New to drones so probably don't know much about some of the things.

495bigjoe · Jan 9, 2019

Gadget said:
just talked to one company and they want 850 cd dollars for a 3 day course..lol

WTF - are you kidding me ?? That’s insane!
I just bought my drone for Xmas. Now I need to licence! That’s total BS
School LOL

meriachee · Jan 9, 2019

There were airframe and notice to airmen questions, age and drinking, weather and icing, and a LOT of stuff that does not apply at all to drones. It was as much geared to airplane operations as it was to "classic" drones. How much wingtip icing is going to affect a model. C'mon. Get real people.

tangy07 · Jan 9, 2019

meriachee said:
There were airframe and notice to airmen questions, age and drinking, weather and icing, and a LOT of stuff that does not apply at all to drones. It was as much geared to airplane operations as it was to "classic" drones. How much wingtip icing is going to affect a model. C'mon. Get real people.

and that's just for the basic?