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‘100 per cent mental sport’: Drone racing growing in popularity

February 27, 2017 theDroneInfocanada, Drone Competitions, Drone Racing, drones, Drones in Canada0 comment

The sport has even led to the creation of a world championship, broadcast live on television. There are a variety of rules based on what kind of race the drone owner is competing in, but they are similar to race car driving regulations. In some leagues, pilots are given points for flying their drones past checkpoints and finishing within a certain amount of time. Drones can reach speeds of 120 kilometres an hour, with race courses ranging from the mundane circuits, to tracks that feature several levels. READ MORE! >>…

Canada reviews regulating where drones can fly after package drop over prison

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Sask. jail package drop highlights difficulties in regulating where drones can fly

February 27, 2017February 24, 2017 theDroneInfocanada, Drone Regulations Canada, drones0 comment

As Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Justice looks at what it can do to prevent drones from flying over correctional facilities, Transport Canada is examining what changes it needs to make to better regulate the technology. The ministry confirmed Friday that a drone dropped a package of contraband at the Regina Correctional Centre a few weeks ago. In Canada, anyone is able to operate a drone or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, but they are expected to follow a set of rules. Aaron McCrorie, the director general for civil aviation at Transport Canada, explained…

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Canadian Drone Regulations to be updated in near future

June 2, 2015December 13, 2016 theDroneInfocanada, Canadian Drone Regulations, Drone Regulations Canada0 comment

On May 28th a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) to the Civil Aviation Regulations concerning the operation of Unmanned Aircraft under 25 kg within Visual Line of Sight was issued, meaning Canadian Drone Regulations are likely to be updated within the next 90 days There is an understanding in many of the world’s aviation authorities that unmanned aircraft must be dealt with. Canada has done a good job in this area and continues to do so. As a result, Canadian drone regulations are likely to be updated soon. For those interested…

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Drone Training Program – Canadian Centre for Unmanned Vehicle Systems

May 25, 2015 theDroneInfocanada, Canadian Centre for Unmanned Vehicle Systems0 comment

Canadian Centre for Unmanned Vehicle Systems About Canadian Centre for Unmanned Vehicle Systems CCUVS is the only organization of its type in Canada that offers a 1.5 day condensed UAS ground school course to both civil and commercial operators. CCUVS’ 7 years of UAS field experience and aviation background in this emerging technology sector are the key ingredients of this UAS course. It covers the following topics that are all deemed essential by Transport Canada: Aerodynamics Air law and regulations Communications Weather and basic UAS 101 Students also receive instruction for an Industry Canada Restricted Radio Operators License (Air).…

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Zurich Canada launches drone insurance package

April 2, 2015 theDroneInfocanada, commercial, drone insurance, insurance0 comment

Jan-Mallander / Pixabay Drone Insurance on the rise When you see drone insurance packages coming out you know that drones are on their way to the mainstream. TORONTO, ON, April 1, 2015 – Zurich Canada, a leading property and casualty insurer, has launched a new insurance product that will help its customers across a range of industries take advantage of the risk mitigation and cost saving opportunities available through the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly referred to as “drones.” The new drone insurance package, developed in partnership with…