John Kogel Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Y'all might find this interesting. The regs are stricter as the weight of the drone increases. I don't see much difference between the rules for under 2 kg (4.4 lbs) and those for up to 25 kg (55 lbs). http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/s ... v-2265.htm Actually now that I read the rules, these exemptions are for flights to take place no closer than 5 nautical miles from a built-up area. Hmm. That does restrict things quite a bit. So anyone doing inspections in residential areas in Canada now needs a Special Flight Operation Certificate, which means training. I think I'll 'stick' with my paint pole camera, and that is another pun. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Nautical miles? I thought you guys were on the metric system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I know, i saw that and thought some old Navy fart took over Transport Canada. But it makes sense now that I've Googled it. "Look at the equator as a circle. You could divide that circle into 360 degrees. You could then divide a degree into 60 minutes. A minute of arc on the planet Earth is 1 nautical mile. This unit of measurement is used by all nations for air and sea travel." So if you can't measure 5 nautical miles you got no business flying a drone over our heads. [] A Cessna hauling bicycles, well that's ok. [] Click to Enlarge 20.01 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.