New top speed of 171 km/h (DJI FPV Racer)

[Cafguy]

I’m not sure what you think you “googled”, but the authority on RPA flight in Canada is Part 900 of the CAR.
There is no maximum speed defined there in.

As well, there are no “local” rules in Canada. Transport Canada is the singular federal agency regulating the airspace across the country.

And by the way, I am an advanced pilot and flight reviewer for RPA, and a commercial instrument multi engine rated fixed wing pilot.

I suggest perhaps I’m somewhat more knowledgeable on flight rules in my own country than you might be!

SIMPLY GOOGLE "flying a Drone over 100 MPH in Canada" for yourself. What did you google?
there is no maximum speed for Drones. There is however a maximum speed you are allowed to fly a Drone.
Congratulations on a stellar career But it holds no water in this debate I have known police officers who have broken laws without knowing it.
I suggest while you may be more Knowledgeable about the aviation laws in YOUR country, A simple google query shows that you are incorrect in this case.

 

[JAW]

In Canada a drone is referred to as an RPA (Remotely Piloted Aircraft)
The following was taken from the video published by the official Canadian RPAS Centre, sort of the equivalent of the FAA's Drone Zone.



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That said, a google search will turn up a couple references stating there is no specific speed limit in Canada

The maximum speed for a drone in Canada is the speed specified by the drone's manufacturer.

There is no specific speed limit for drones in Canada, but there are altitude and other restrictions.

 

[Droning on and on...]

I’m not sure what you think you “googled”, but the authority on RPA flight in Canada is Part 9 of the CAR.
There is no maximum speed defined there in.

As well, there are no “local” rules in Canada. Transport Canada is the singular federal agency regulating the airspace across the country.

And by the way, I am an advanced pilot and flight reviewer for RPA, and a commercial instrument multi engine rated fixed wing pilot.

I suggest perhaps I’m somewhat more knowledgeable on flight rules in my own country than you might be!

And I suppose we would have to believe you.

Its always a little suspicious when credentials are rolled out in such a manner. But I'm sure as an advanced pilot you fly much better than just ordinary pilots.

 

[Droning on and on...]

SIMPLY GOGGLE "flying a Drone over 100 MPH in Canada" for yourself.

Well I'm very interested in this, so put on my Goggles 3, recited the above quotation and... nothing.

Maybe the Canadian regs were included with the Goggles Integra? Tried those, still nothing.

I'm stumped.

 

[JAW]

Anyway, 171 kph is 106 mph. Do you think the Canadian authorities would bust you for doing 106 in a 100 zone?

"9 you're fine, 10 you're mine"

 

[Cafguy]

No they will not bust you!! unless you hurt someone and the injury is reported. BUT this is a forum viewed by many new pilots. I find it best to tell them to pay CLOSE attention to the rules and the Law! While I know that as a Drone pilot you would have to do something very stupid to even meet the FAA, getting into the habit of skirting the rules will only get you into some very bad habits.
I am not nor do I want to be "that" person-- BUT the rules are there and I might add that because this is a public Drone forum I will only remind someone of the rules for their own benefit not to rage or condemn them.
If the OP is doing this indoors I would be curious as to the build and I would be up for a challenge!! (not that I would know if one of my Drones could break 100.)

 

[Cafguy]

Well I'm very interested in this, so put on my Goggles 3, recited the above quotation and... nothing.

Maybe the Canadian regs were included with the Goggles Integra? Tried those, still nothing.

I'm stumped.

It only works on the goggles V2!

 

[Droning on and on...]

It only works on the goggles V2!

I knew I was doing something wrong! I have a set, back when I got the DJI FPV.

When I get home from the optometrist, who has confirmed I have a strange condition where I can only clearly read Penthouse Forum. Everything else is blurry.

Huh.

 

[Cymruflyer]

I have that condition too, I think... Thanks for saving me a trip and the expense, to the eye doctor!

 

[boudala]

I’m not sure what you think you “googled”, but the authority on RPA flight in Canada is Part 9 of the CAR.
There is no maximum speed defined there in.

As well, there are no “local” rules in Canada. Transport Canada is the singular federal agency regulating the airspace across the country.

And by the way, I am an advanced pilot and flight reviewer for RPA, and a commercial instrument multi engine rated fixed wing pilot.

I suggest perhaps I’m somewhat more knowledgeable on flight rules in my own country than you might be!

It looks Iike the reference was coming from nifc.gov which is an American site. Another clue would also be speed being given in mph which is no longer in use in canada since the 70's. I could not find any speed reference of drone speed on TC site. Let's still say at that speed not only would you be BVLOS, assuming you can still follow such a small device going at the posted speed.

 

[Droning on and on...]

I've withdrawn my criticism after finding out he's an "Advanced Pilot".

 

[DARKSeifer]

I also got that "speed record", it's a bug in the log, I got it with the Air2S during a normal flight in 2021, and it's been there since then. OFC I could delete that flight from the Airdata account to show a real value, which would be the max speed of any regular DJI drone, around 68Km/m, but it's fun.

With the dronehacks program you can unlock the speed, but there's no point to it, you'll just force the motors, props and battery in exchange for a few Km/h more.

Best practice if you want your drone/battery to last some years is to fly in normal and only use sport when the OA sensors malfunction at dawn/dusk.

 

[Ex Coelis]

In Canada a drone is referred to as an RPA (Remotely Piloted Aircraft)
The following was taken from the video published by the official Canadian RPAS Centre, sort of the equivalent of the FAA's Drone Zone.

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That said, a google search will turn up a couple references stating there is no specific speed limit in Canada

The maximum speed for a drone in Canada is the speed specified by the drone's manufacturer.

There is no specific speed limit for drones in Canada, but there are altitude and other restrictions.

SIMPLY GOOGLE "flying a Drone over 100 MPH in Canada" for yourself. What did you google?
there is no maximum speed for Drones. There is however a maximum speed you are allowed to fly a Drone.
Congratulations on a stellar career But it holds no water in this debate I have known police officers who have broken laws without knowing it.
I suggest while you may be more Knowledgeable about the aviation laws in YOUR country, A simple google query shows that you are incorrect in this case.

I haven’t googled anything, nor will I, since I have the full CAR sitting on my desk in front of me.

The internet is rife with misleading and erroneous information, and you’ve fallen prey to that.

One last time: the CAR is the definitive authority on any flight rules in Canada. If you aren’t willing to consult these regulations, then that’s your folly.

Last time…. There is no speed limitation for operating/piloting/flying an RPA in Canada.

You are way out of your lane on this matter, so perhaps you should pull over and park.

 

[Ex Coelis]

I've withdrawn my criticism after finding out he's an "Advanced Pilot".

That’s right….
Our current certification levels for RPA are Basic, Advanced, and Flight Reviewer.
There are new levels coming for BVLOS and Over 25 kg.

 

[JAW]

I stand corrected.
It's 100 knots per hour, not 100 mph.

Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (TC AIM) - TP 14371. This section provides essential guidance for the safe operation of RPAS, supplementing the regulations and standards outlined in Part IX of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
Link to CAR's TC-AIM - TP 14371:

https://tc.canada.ca/sites/default/files/2023-03/aim-2023-1_rpa-e.pdf

 

[Ex Coelis]

And I suppose we would have to believe you.

It’s always a little suspicious when credentials are rolled out in such a manner. But I'm sure as an advanced pilot you fly much better than just ordinary pilots.

Another obtuse comment.

It’s a certification level….
Basic, Advanced and Flight Reviewer.

 

[Ex Coelis]

I stand corrected.
It's 100 knots per hour, not 100 mph.

Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (TC AIM) - TP 14371. This section provides essential guidance for the safe operation of RPAS, supplementing the regulations and standards outlined in Part IX of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
Link to CAR's TC-AIM - TP 14371:

https://tc.canada.ca/sites/default/files/2023-03/aim-2023-1_rpa-e.pdf

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Thanks for mentioning AIM.
As the title states, it is informational and suggestive in nature. It holds no force in law, and creates no chargeable offences.

Since this discussion began with the California guy berating and chastising the OP for committing a “crime” when in fact he did not, the only relevant document is CAR.

There is no speed limit codified in CAR.

 

[Cafguy]

this discussion began with the California guy berating and chastising

Not at all. While the attempt at being humorous about it seems to confuse you I will apologize to the OP if it was taken as such.
Flying a Drone at 100 mph is like shooting a weapon with a huge projectile! In the FPV world this "milestone" is accomplished by many yet reported publicly by few.
LOOK, The best research I can do from here is fire up the Computers and start asking, googling, and querying.......From what I am seeing now and from what I have read from Canadian FPVers in the past,,,100 MPH is not allowed in Canada. I think the major reason for the rule is that flying a Drone at those speeds will KILL someone if they are hit and it will most certainty penetrate any vehicle or object it came in contact with.
If you can find wording that definitively tells me its OK to fly at 100 That would be great! and I know where my Drones and I will be vacationing this year. If Canadians will still have us Americans lol............
Thats it from Me and apologies for any hurt feelings the OP may have experienced.
PERHAPS a member involved with the FAA could chime in.. and clarify this for all of us. I am sure they know the answer many FAA people are pretty versed in Canadian aviation regs.

 

[Droning on and on...]

That’s right….
Our current certification levels for RPA are Basic, Advanced, and Flight Reviewer.
There are new levels coming for BVLOS and Over 25 kg.

 

[DarR-T]

Kindly provide the section of the Canadian Aviation Regulations that specifically states a speed limit for remotely piloted aircraft….
Oh, that’s right; there isn’t one!

Yes there is!
RPA's are considered an aircraft in Canada.
Subsection 101.01(1) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations:
Remotely piloted aircraft means a navigable aircraft, other than a balloon, rocket or kite, that is operated by a pilot who is not onboard.

Airspeed Limitations
602.32 (1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall
(a) operate an aircraft at an indicated airspeed of more than 250 knots (463 kph / 288 mph) if the aircraft is below 10,000 feet ASL;
or
(b) operate an aircraft at an indicated airspeed of more than 200 knots (370 kph / 230 mph) if the aircraft is below 3,000 feet AGL within 10 nautical miles of a controlled aerodrome unless authorized to do so in an air traffic control clearance.

And just so you know:
602.33 No person shall operate an aircraft at a true Mach number of 1 or greater.

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