Drones, Hunting and Wildlife: What the Law Says in Canada
Several provinces ban using drones to hunt or locate game, and disturbing wildlife can be an offence. Here’s how hunting…
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…
Drone Accidents and Incidents: What You Must Report in Canada
Crashed into something? Lost your drone into controlled airspace? Here’s what Canadian drone pilots must report, to whom, and the…
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…
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…
Drone Battery Care: Charging, Storage and Flying With LiPo Batteries
How to charge, store, inspect and travel with drone batteries safely: storage charge, swelling, cold weather, airline carry-on rules and…
How to Fly a Drone in Wind: Limits, Warning Signs and Techniques
How much wind is too much for your drone, why wind is stronger higher up, how to plan routes and…
Flying a Drone in Canadian Winter: Cold Batteries, Snow and Icing
How cold affects drone batteries, motors and electronics, plus practical steps to fly safely in Canadian winter conditions — from…