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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…

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…