Recent content by DianneB

I have had a Davis Vantage Pro 2 hard-wired version in operation for more than 10 years and it is flawless. It did get blown up once when lightning hit the power pole in the yard but replacing the display brought it back to life. (I also have the data link and Weather Display software running...

I am in Manitoba. I joined the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada for their insurance. Yes, the area in question is only 3 Km from an International Airport and between two approach/departure paths. The airport also serves a number of helicopter operations including aerial applicators and...

Up here (Canada) you need a Special Flight Operations Certificate to fly a drone in Controlled Airspace. One of the places I REALLY wanted to fly is in Class D Airspace (from surface to 4500 feet) so last spring I took the UAV ground school, went through the 32 page SFOC application, got $1M...

I am 30 minutes east of Winterpeg and wouldn't mind connecting with others.

I am 66 and retired, on a pension. Type-certified flying is way too expensive! If I got into it again, I would have to have another plane and that is even more $$$ But I admit that there is a certain satisfaction being part of 'the community' again, albeit with a UAV.

I totally agree and commend you for following good procedure. I am a private pilot since 1980 and long-time R/C-er. I belong to a model engineering club who has a property 3.5 miles from the tower at a major international airport and I wanted to do some aerial video at the club so I contacted...

Not impolite at all! What kind of UAV course do you get for $1500?

I am fairly new to UAVs but not to aviation or R/C. I picked up a Phantom 4. One of the places I wanted to use it was at our model engineers club property which is within the 9 KM no-fly zone so I made an enquiry with the relevant airport and was referred to Nav Canada. After a discussion with...