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An Ode to the Misinformed: A Poetic Rant

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...

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Flying a Drone in BC

Flying a Drone in BC

BLOG With new drone regulations in force, there's one question we get more that any other - WHERE CAN I FLY MY DRONE? The good news is that the 2019 Canadian drone laws are actually a lot more permissible than they have been previously! Once you...

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Flying a Drone in Ontario

Flying a Drone in Ontario

BLOG With new drone regulations in force, there's one question we get more that any other - WHERE CAN I FLY MY DRONE? The good news is that the 2019 Canadian drone laws are actually a lot more permissible than they have been previously! Once you...

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Meet the Team: Adam

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...

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Site Survey Primer

Site Survey Primer

Blog Site Surveys? No Problem. We get a lot of questions from people wondering how to properly conduct a site survey. From physical obstacles, to airspace restrictions, to weather and site safety considerations, the process of a site survey can seem a little...

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Meet the Team: Alec

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...

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Meet the Team: Kate

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...

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Flying As A Foreign Operator

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...

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Best Drones for 2019

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...

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New Drone Regulation FAQs

New Drone Regulation FAQs

Haven't had a chance to view the new regulations? Check out our other post with a link to download the Gazette.   Now that many have had a chance to review the regulations published by Transport Canada on January 9th, inevitably many questions have been raised....

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Regulation Update from Transport Canada

Regulation Update from Transport Canada

On Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, Transport Canada (TC) hosted approximately 40 unmanned aerial system stakeholders across the spectrum of industry, training providers, non-profits, manufacturers, and operators to discuss proposed changes to the regulations proposed in...

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How To Check The Weather For Flying

How To Check The Weather For Flying

Checking the weather is a vital step in analyzing a flight area, but it’s more than just sticking your head out the window. There are a lot of resources out there to help you evaluate effectively. I’m here to familiarize you with them and increase your confidence in...

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Clearing Up Drone Misconceptions

Clearing Up Drone Misconceptions

By now, most people, especially if you live somewhere scenic like the Pacific Northwest, have seen drones flying over their hiking path or lake view. They’ve heard the buzzing of the machine as its propellers zip through the air. They’ve seen one or two get too close...

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Living Up to Our Name

Living Up to Our Name

Coast to Coast to Coast With accurate flight records, extensive training, good timing and a sprinkle of luck, Coastal Drone Co. became the first (or so thinks our Transport Canada inspector) holder of a National Special Flight Operation Certificate (SFOC) in Canada....

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