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DPAC Met with Transport Canada: All Hugs and Kisses????
2023-04-13
The Drone Pilot Association of Canada (DPAC) steering committee met with Transport Canada with a full agenda of topics! Things went very well.
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AIM 2023-1: What did TC take OUT??
2023-04-05
Let's have a close look at the updates in the 2023-1 edition of the Canadian AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual) document. What did Transport Canada remove? And why is that so important!?
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Drone Fines in Canada: Is TC looking for YOU?
2023-03-21
Let's analyze the number and penalties arising from Transport Canada's drone regulation enforcement actions since 2019. And use that to assess the suitability of the fine associated with the Buttonville incident involving a police drone striking a Cessna. The enforcement …
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Remote ID in Canada: DPAC’s Position
2023-03-13
The Drone Pilot Association of Canada (DPAC) has developed a crisp position on Remote ID in Canada. I discuss it in this video. The Position Paper is available on the DPAC website's Resources page, on the References tab here.
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Remote ID in Canada: A round-table discussion with the DPAC steering committee
2023-02-19
We hear a lot about Remote ID for drones in the US, but what about in Canada? Enjoy this round-table discussion with the steering committee of the Drone Pilot Association of Canada! Recorded on Feb 9, 2023. Edited down from …
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Canadian Drone Pilots and Drones: The count as of Dec 2022
2023-01-15
Here's an analysis of the number of RPAS Pilot Certifications and RPAS Registrations as of Dec 19, 2022, according to Transport Canada. These figures are from the TC 'Drone Zone' Newsletter. A DonDronesOn production. BTW, this video was recorded and …
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NAV CANADA Annual Report 2022: NOW what are they up to???
2023-01-08
In every past annual report, NAV CANADA, drones were on the agenda. In the 2022....something seems to be missing! NAV CANADA 2022 Annual Report My video looking at the 2021 annual report Incidentally, in my title scene, that's an otter …
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New Drone Regulations are in the Pipe
2022-12-10
DPAC met the Transport Canada on Dec 8, 2022 The Drone Pilot Association of Canada met with Transport Canada to hear their response to our earlier proposals, and to discuss hot topics. One thing we learned is that new regulations …
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How could Transport Canada improve droning? DPAC presents at a TC Innovation Centre event
2022-11-05
I was invited to present at the Transport Canada Innovation Centre Lecture Series on Oct 18, 2022. The topic: How can Transport Canada do drones better? In this video, I will share the presentation I made on behalf of the …
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Let’s Talk About the Exams
2022-09-24
DPAC met with Transport Canada to Propose Exam Improvements Members of the Drone Pilot Association of Canada (DPAC) met with Transport Canada on Sept 15, 2022 to discuss issues and proposed solutions to the current RPAS pilot exams. Here's how …
