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Looking Ahead to 2024
2023-12-30
Don reflects on some DPAC accomplishments in 2023, and discusses plans and aspirations for 2024!
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Drone Pilot Safety Course Now Qualifies for Recency
2023-10-10
Great news! The DPAC Safety Course has been accepted by Transport Canada as meeting the 24 month recency requirements for RPAS pilots. To properly document this fact, we recommend you log back into the course and re-download the certificate since …
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The DPAC Safety Course: YOUR introduction to safe and legal drone flying in Canada
2023-09-22
The DPAC (Drone Pilot Association of Canada) Safety Course is here! This FREE course introduces the novice drone pilot to the basic Canadian rules, both for drones under 250g and for larger drones, and offers practical tips for safe flying. …
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Your Feedback Helped!
2023-09-10
DPAC's Final Position Paper on the Proposed New Canadian Drone Regulations The Drone Pilot Association of Canada's position paper on the proposed new Canadian RPAS Regulations has been updated, thanks to feedback from the community. This video highlights the three …
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Our Position Paper on New Transport Canada Regulations
2023-09-07
The Drone Pilot Association of Canada's position paper on impending Transport Canada Regulation changes has been released and submitted to Transport Canada. DPAC Position Paper: Transport Canada 2023 RPAS Regulations Proposal
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6 Key Issues with the new Canadian Drone Regulations Proposal: DPAC’s Draft Feedback
2023-08-26
The Drone Pilot Association of Canada (DPAC) has prepared a draft Position Paper on the new Transport Canada proposed RPAS regulation changes. This video focuses on the 6 key issues covered in our position paper. The full document is available …
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Q&A Sessions for the New RPAS Regulations
2023-08-05
Transport Canada has announced a series of online Q&A sessions to discuss the proposed new regulations. This video explains what these are and how to get involved. Helpful Links New Regulations with embedded 'add comments' buttons. My video summarizing the …
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New Canadian Drone / RPAS Regulations are coming! Let’s check them out!
2023-07-01
Transport Canada announced a new wave of RPAS (drones and RC aircraft) coming into effect in 2024. I'll review their proposed changes and additions, and their implications. Please learn about the new rules and provide your feedback to Transport Canada …
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DPAC Fly Day! Save the date…Sunday July 2, 2023
2023-05-08
Announcing DPAC Fly Day! The plan? Every RPAS pilot in Canada flies their drone or RC aircraft on Sunday July 2!! Individually or in a group…whatever works for you! Bad weather: do it before or after July 2!! Send me …
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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.
