!!CANADA UAV AIRPORT MAPS!! MUST READ for CANADIAN MAPS!

CanadianSolo · Jun 22, 2017

I found this. This is a very good tool to find out if you can fly in your area. I hope they make it like AirMap where you can click on the circle and see a contact phone number!

CANADA: UAV Site Selection Tool - National Research Council Canada

and the original

CANADA/ USA (More USA): AirMap.io

andrew.baker.142 · Jun 24, 2017

I'm heading to above Scotia on vacation in Aug (from USA). Last year when reading the UAS laws is sounded like you couldn't fly unless you was a Canadian citizen (or completed a bunch of paperwork in advance). Do you know if things have changed?

CanadianSolo · Jun 24, 2017

andrew.baker.142 said:
I'm heading to above Scotia on vacation in Aug (from USA). Last year when reading the UAS laws is sounded like you couldn't fly unless you was a Canadian citizen (or completed a bunch of paperwork in advance). Do you know if things have changed?

not that i'm aware of. Unless your flying for Commercial purposes? If your flying for fun. No problem stay 9km away from any helipad/airport (aerodrome). If flying and getting paid... big problem, you have to apply for a (Special Flight Operation Certificate) SFOC. And that , is a royal Fucking pain the ass! BIG TIME!

twitchyzero · Jun 24, 2017

andrew.baker.142 said:
I'm heading to above Scotia on vacation in Aug (from USA). Last year when reading the UAS laws is sounded like you couldn't fly unless you was a Canadian citizen (or completed a bunch of paperwork in advance). Do you know if things have changed?

use your wits and you'll be fine.

Never been harrassed by authroities in North America for flying

andrew.baker.142 · Jun 25, 2017

The link to the map you provided is very helpful. The area I plan to fly (Hunts Point) looks good to go.
I'm always very respectful of others when flying, so no issues there.
Thanks again!

CanadianSolo · Jun 25, 2017

twitchyzero said:
use your wits and you'll be fine.

Never been harrassed by authroities in North America for flying

Sorry bud not in Canada. Our Transport Minister is a complete A-hole. Canada is now governed by drone/UAV LAW. And carrys a fine of up to $3000!

Dont get caught! Just saying!

Flying your drone safely and legally - Transport Canada

Travelfox · Jun 26, 2017

andrew.baker.142 said:
I'm heading to above Scotia on vacation in Aug (from USA). Last year when reading the UAS laws is sounded like you couldn't fly unless you was a Canadian citizen (or completed a bunch of paperwork in advance). Do you know if things have changed?

Did you mean "Nova Scotia"? I'm here now till November. Here's a simple rule:
For Recreation:

Mark Drones with contact info (name, address, phone)
Fly no more than 90m (295.28 ft) high
75m (246.06 ft) away from buildings, vehicles or people
9km (5.59 miles) from center of airport, heliport, aerodrome, waterdrome

Basically stay within 250-300 ft AWAY from people, buildings, cars AND the ground. I've attached a Transport Canada guide as well. @CanadianSolo is right about a commercial flight being a major pain. I can provide that here if anyone's interested. Nova Scotia is absolutely beautiful.

Check out some drone vids bit.ly/JRnovascotia
Cheers
Rikki

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andrew.baker.142 · Jun 27, 2017

Thanks Rikki!
Yes, I typed Nova Scotia but spell check changed things.
I'll follow the guidance you shared.

twitchyzero · Jun 30, 2017

CanadianSolo said:
Sorry bud not in Canada. Our Transport Minister is a complete A-hole. Canada is now governed by drone/UAV LAW. And carrys a fine of up to $3000!

Dont get caught! Just saying!

Flying your drone safely and legally - Transport Canada

I live on the west coast and have flown over major landmarks in Vancouver, albeit before these new interim laws (I have 2 Solos, one's been active since June 2015)

I still abide by the use your wits and gut feelings as long as the it's under 400ft AGL (i'm usually below 60m anyways), not over a crowd and outside of airport radius as well as 99.9% VLoS. Never been hassled by authorities within NA. Only questioned in Asia and South America.

BTW, new laws are up, i think fresh off the press. Much more reasonable.

Travelfox · Jul 1, 2017

twitchyzero said:
I live on the west coast and have flown over major landmarks in Vancouver, albeit before these new interim laws (I have 2 Solos, one's been active since June 2015)

I still abide by the use your wits and gut feelings as long as the it's under 400ft AGL (i'm usually below 60m anyways), not over a crowd and outside of airport radius as well as 99.9% VLoS. Never been hassled by authorities within NA. Only questioned in Asia and South America.

BTW, new laws are up, i think fresh off the press. Much more reasonable.

Cool - I lived in DT Vancouver before moving to Nova Scotia. Unfortunately never got to fly as I've been too busy.

Also, @andrew.baker.142 , There's an update for the rules (much more lenient) as of June 27, 2017 (see attached)

More from the Transport Canada website:
Flying your drone safely and legally - Transport Canada

HAPPY FLYING!