Very early in 2019, Transport Canada intends to take another look at current drone regulations and it is hoped that some of the rules will be relaxed or changed to reflect the current capabilities of drones.
Right now, there is a 300 foot altitude ceiling restriction in place as well as no flying after sundown and no flying beyond visual range.
Those rules, in particular, need to be brought into line to reflect the current capabilities of aircraft such as the Phantom 4 Pro.
A P4P has full navigational ability to operate at night and can easily be controlled through ranges of 2 or 3 kilometres.
Further, drones today can fly much higher than the present 300 foot ceiling limit.
Canadian drone pilots should keep an eye on the news in the New Year and when you hear that Transport Canada is revisiting its current regulations, you should contact your local Member of Parliament to voice your support for the modification of these rules.
If Transport Canada hears from responsible drone pilots who would like to see some changes made, then I'm sure the current regulations will be modified.
I really do not want to be in violation of the rules to get a nice photo from 450 feet up 30 minutes after sunset.
Make sure your voice is heard when the time comes.
Right now, there is a 300 foot altitude ceiling restriction in place as well as no flying after sundown and no flying beyond visual range.
Those rules, in particular, need to be brought into line to reflect the current capabilities of aircraft such as the Phantom 4 Pro.
A P4P has full navigational ability to operate at night and can easily be controlled through ranges of 2 or 3 kilometres.
Further, drones today can fly much higher than the present 300 foot ceiling limit.
Canadian drone pilots should keep an eye on the news in the New Year and when you hear that Transport Canada is revisiting its current regulations, you should contact your local Member of Parliament to voice your support for the modification of these rules.
If Transport Canada hears from responsible drone pilots who would like to see some changes made, then I'm sure the current regulations will be modified.
I really do not want to be in violation of the rules to get a nice photo from 450 feet up 30 minutes after sunset.
Make sure your voice is heard when the time comes.