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Canadian Airspace Classes
From A to G – we have you covered!
Drones for Christmas: What you need to know!
Getting or Gifting a Drone for Christmas? Read this first!
DJI Mavic Mini: What can you do with a 249g drone?
What can you do with a DJI Mavic Mini? Lots, it turns out!
How well do you know the Canadian drone regulations?
How well do you know the Canadian drone regulations? Take this quiz to find out!
UNREGULATED Drones?
DJI’s new sub 250g drone: what does it mean for you?
Flying a Drone in the Maritimes
With new drone regulations in force, there’s one question we get more than any other – WHERE CAN I FLY MY DRONE? Read on to find your answer!
Flying a Drone in the Prairies
With new drone regulations in force, there’s one question we get more than any other – WHERE CAN I FLY MY DRONE? Read on to find your answer!
Flying a Drone in Quebec
With new drone regulations in force, there’s one question we get more than any other – WHERE CAN I FLY MY DRONE? Read on to find your answer!
Flying a Drone in Alberta
With new drone regulations in force, there’s one question we get more than any other – WHERE CAN I FLY MY DRONE? Read on to find your answer!
Flying a Drone in Northern Canada
With new drone regulations in force, there’s one question we get more than any other – WHERE CAN I FLY MY DRONE? Read on to find your answer!
An Ode to the Misinformed: A Poetic Rant
BLOG You call it all a cash grab But what you haven’t seen Is the thousands of hours of prep and processing That Transport Canada has done for free Literal THOUSANDS of SFOC applications Without any fees Not to mention requests and...
Flying a Drone in BC
With new drone regulations in force, there’s one question we get more than any other – WHERE CAN I FLY MY DRONE? Read on to find your answer!
Flying a Drone in Ontario
With new drone regulations in force, there’s one question we get more than any other – WHERE CAN I FLY MY DRONE? Read on to find your answer!
Standard Operating Procedures: An Overview
Did you know?
Standard Operating Procedures are required for both Basic and Advanced Category pilots! Learn what needs to be included in our blog!
Meet the Team: Adam
Blog At Coastal Drone Co, our team is what sets us apart from the rest. We are proud to have some of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced people in the business with us. We are excited to introduce you to the people who work every day to help you become...
Site Survey Primer
We get a lot of questions from people wondering how to properly conduct a site survey.
Wonder no more!
We’ve made a video that will run you through the site survey requirements, resources to use and how to efficiently and safely prepare for flights.
Meet the Team: Alec
Blog At Coastal Drone Co, our team is what sets us apart from the rest. We are proud to have some of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced people in the business with us. We are excited to introduce you to the people who work every day to help you become...
Meet the Team: Kate
Blog At Coastal Drone Co, our team is what sets us apart from the rest. We are proud to have some of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced people in the business with us. We are excited to introduce you to the people who work every day to help you become...
Flying As A Foreign Operator
Blog IT'S EASIER THAN YOU THINK 1. Take a 20-hour TP15263 compliant ground school2. Apply for your SFOC with your ground school certificate- Use this checklist to support your SFOC application! There's really only two steps. To fly in Canada as a foreign...
Best Drones for 2019
Blog Summer is coming, and that means drone (well.. technically RPAS) season is upon us! The good weather is going to lead to a lot of fantastic opportunities to get footage with your RPAS but it’s important to make sure that when you fly, you are obeying all the...
How to Get Your Advanced Certification
Blog If you are someone who enjoys flying drones, you’ve probably been looking forward to summer all year long! As the good weather approaches, flying conditions get more reliable and the opportunity to do cool things with your RPAS is always nearby. As of June 1,...
How to Get Your Basic Certification
Blog If you are someone who enjoys flying drones, you’ve probably been looking forward to summer all year long! As the good weather approaches, flying conditions get better, the weather gets more reliable, and the opportunity to do cool things with your RPAS is always...
Transport Canada RPAS Information Session
3 Things I’ve Learned From Drones
Blog (and the stories behind the lessons) I’m an instructor on drones and in airplanes so I have lots of opportunities to teach aviation. Every once in a while, though, aviation flips right back around and returns the favour. Here are 3 lessons I’ve learned from...
New Drone Regulation FAQs
Transport Canada’s Regulatory Update from UC18
3 Steps to Successfully Implement Drones in your Business
Sensors and Payloads: The Way Drones Make Money
Transport Canada’s UAV Exemptions
Where Can I Fly My Drone? A Primer on Canadian Airspace
Regulation Update from Transport Canada
How To Check The Weather For Flying
Clearing Up Drone Misconceptions
Living Up to Our Name
How to Travel With Your Drone
FAQ for Prospective Drone Pilots
Canadian Airspace Classes
From A to G – we have you covered!
Drones for Christmas: What you need to know!
Getting or Gifting a Drone for Christmas? Read this first!
DJI Mavic Mini: What can you do with a 249g drone?
What can you do with a DJI Mavic Mini? Lots, it turns out!
How well do you know the Canadian drone regulations?
How well do you know the Canadian drone regulations? Take this quiz to find out!
UNREGULATED Drones?
DJI’s new sub 250g drone: what does it mean for you?
Flying a Drone in the Maritimes
With new drone regulations in force, there’s one question we get more than any other – WHERE CAN I FLY MY DRONE? Read on to find your answer!
Flying a Drone in the Prairies
With new drone regulations in force, there’s one question we get more than any other – WHERE CAN I FLY MY DRONE? Read on to find your answer!
Flying a Drone in Quebec
With new drone regulations in force, there’s one question we get more than any other – WHERE CAN I FLY MY DRONE? Read on to find your answer!
Flying a Drone in Alberta
With new drone regulations in force, there’s one question we get more than any other – WHERE CAN I FLY MY DRONE? Read on to find your answer!
Flying a Drone in Northern Canada
With new drone regulations in force, there’s one question we get more than any other – WHERE CAN I FLY MY DRONE? Read on to find your answer!