Visual Line of Sight, FPV Goggles and Visual Observers: Canadian Rules Explained
Canadian drone pilots must keep visual line of sight unless they qualify for EVLOS or BVLOS. Here’s how VLOS works,…
How to Do a Drone Site Survey (and Why Canadian Rules Require It)
A site survey identifies airspace, obstacles, people and hazards before you fly. It’s required for advanced operations and good practice…
Can You Fly a Drone at Night in Canada? Lighting Rules and Safety
Night drone flights are allowed in Canada if the drone carries lights that let you see it and its orientation….
Drones, Wildfires and Emergency Scenes: Why You Must Stay Away
Flying within 9.3 km of a wildfire is illegal in Canada without permission, and drones near emergency scenes ground rescue…
Drones at Concerts, Festivals and Sports Events: The Advertised Event Rule
Flying a drone at an advertised event in Canada requires an SFOC — even a microdrone under 250 g. Here’s…
Flying a Drone Near People in Canada: Distances, Bystanders and Crowds
Basic pilots must stay 30 m from bystanders and never fly over them. Advanced pilots can fly closer if the…
Flying a Drone in Controlled Airspace: NAV CANADA Authorization with NAV Drone
Most large Canadian cities sit inside controlled airspace. Learn what controlled airspace is, who can fly there, and how to…
The Drone Pre-Flight Checklist: A 2-Minute Routine That Prevents Most Crashes
Site survey, airspace, weather, aircraft inspection, batteries, settings and after-landing checks: a complete drone pre-flight checklist for Canadian pilots.