Hello All:
I was reading the news yesterday about our new drone regulations in Canada. They have eased some requirements, such as we get to go to 400 ft (122 M). Also, we will now be required to only be 30 meters from other people not involved in flying the drone. We also now have to register the drone (no more name address and phone number on the drone), and take a test for your pilots certificate. There are two levels, basic, which allows you to be a recreational flyer, and advanced, which allows you to apply for a SFOC and charge for videos. The person they interviewed said that by reading the required information and taking the test a number of times you will learn what to study. I did a little reading and thought that for $10, it was worth taking it to find out. I took it (you have to promise not to post any pictures of the test), It took me about 35 minutes to take it and some things I had to look up, such as radio frequencies. When I finished the 35 questions, I waited for my results. I was shocked to see it say I passed. So, if I can pass it with a minimum of studying, anyone else can as well. Transport Canada has a 42 page list of things to know, but a lot of it is common sense to anyone who has been flying seriously for a while. We have until June for the new regulations, but I thought, why wait. Good luck to all those taking the test and happy flying.
I was reading the news yesterday about our new drone regulations in Canada. They have eased some requirements, such as we get to go to 400 ft (122 M). Also, we will now be required to only be 30 meters from other people not involved in flying the drone. We also now have to register the drone (no more name address and phone number on the drone), and take a test for your pilots certificate. There are two levels, basic, which allows you to be a recreational flyer, and advanced, which allows you to apply for a SFOC and charge for videos. The person they interviewed said that by reading the required information and taking the test a number of times you will learn what to study. I did a little reading and thought that for $10, it was worth taking it to find out. I took it (you have to promise not to post any pictures of the test), It took me about 35 minutes to take it and some things I had to look up, such as radio frequencies. When I finished the 35 questions, I waited for my results. I was shocked to see it say I passed. So, if I can pass it with a minimum of studying, anyone else can as well. Transport Canada has a 42 page list of things to know, but a lot of it is common sense to anyone who has been flying seriously for a while. We have until June for the new regulations, but I thought, why wait. Good luck to all those taking the test and happy flying.