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Is the Mavic 3E Better Than the Phantom 4 RTK?
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Basic Drone Pilot Certificate. Where can you actually fly, and where can’t you fly?

Is the DJI Mavic 3T Good for Mapping
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Basic Drone Pilot Certificate. Where can you actually fly, and where can’t you fly?

Top 5 Tips for Improving Your Drone Flying Skills
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Basic Drone Pilot Certificate. Where can you actually fly, and where can’t you fly?

What You Need to Know Before Applying for a Drone License
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Basic Drone Pilot Certificate. Where can you actually fly, and where can’t you fly?

Drone Training for Canadian Veterans
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Basic Drone Pilot Certificate. Where can you actually fly, and where can’t you fly?

The Difference Between BVLOS, VLOS, and EVLOS
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Basic Drone Pilot Certificate. Where can you actually fly, and where can’t you fly?

Can You Fly a Drone Beyond Visual Line of Sight?
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Basic Drone Pilot Certificate. Where can you actually fly, and where can’t you fly?

MAAC R/C AIRCAFT CARS COMPLIANCE GUIDE
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Basic Drone Pilot Certificate. Where can you actually fly, and where can’t you fly?

Routine Drone Maintenance Checklist
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Basic Drone Pilot Certificate. Where can you actually fly, and where can’t you fly?

Should Your Business Create a Drone Program?
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Basic Drone Pilot Certificate. Where can you actually fly, and where can’t you fly?

New Drone Pilots – The Ultimate Canadian Guide
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Basic Drone Pilot Certificate. Where can you actually fly, and where can’t you fly?

Drone Photography Tips for Beginners
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Basic Drone Pilot Certificate. Where can you actually fly, and where can’t you fly?

How To Make Money With A Drone
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Basic Drone Pilot Certificate. Where can you actually fly, and where can’t you fly?

How to read VNC VFR Navigation Charts & The Legend
VFR Navigation Charts, or VNCs, are packed with information about airports, heliports, airspace, and airways, and this guide will help you to decipher them!

How Long are our Courses?
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Drone Pilot Certificate. How long will it likely take to complete our training courses?

Where Can You Fly With A Basic Certificate?
You’re looking to fly a drone in Canada and have your eyes on doing the Basic Drone Pilot Certificate. Where can you actually fly, and where can’t you fly?

Canadian Logbook Requirements for Drone Pilots
In Canada, drone pilots are required to keep flight and maintenance records of their 250g+ drones or RPAS. How are you keeping track?

Drone Program Startup – A Cost Benefit Analysis
No matter what the size or complexity of your drone operation, there are certain considerations that every operator should be aware of to decide if an internal company drone program makes sense, or if that is something that would be better outsourced to a third party.

Drone License Ontario
Wondering how to get a valid drone pilot license? Then check out our certification courses that will help you get one.

Drone License Canada
Wondering how to get a valid drone pilot license? Then check out our certification courses that will help you get one.

Drone Laws in Canada
Wondering if you can use a drone in Canada? You will require more than just a Basic Drone Certificate, so check out this informative guide to know more.

The Mavic 3, First Impressions.
Are you looking to add drone services to your offerings? Want to include aerial data in your products or services? There are a few ways to bring the value of drone services to your clients. Let’s explore the pros and cons of each!

Canadian Drone Services – Options, Pros and Cons
Are you looking to add drone services to your offerings? Want to include aerial data in your products or services? There are a few ways to bring the value of drone services to your clients. Let’s explore the pros and cons of each!
Coastal Drone launches Canada’s first Remote Pilot Network, connecting businesses with drone pilots and aerial data.
For Immediate ReleaseCoastal Drone launches Canada’s first Remote Pilot Network, connecting businesses with drone pilots and aerial data. Vancouver (06/11/2021) Coastal Drone Co, a part of the Westlund Group of Companies, in partnership with Spexi Geo have launched...

WQA Ep01 – Weekly Questions Answered – Can I fly a Mavic Mini in Canadian Controlled Airspace?
What question do you want answered next week? Let us know at [email protected]

Understanding Drone Insurance
3rd party liability? Premiums? Deductibles? Check out our guide to insurance!

Coastal Drone Co launches Drone Training to Best Buy Canada Ltd Customers.
Blog(Vancouver, BC) 07/10/2020 - Coastal Drone Co, a part of the Westlund Group of Companies, have partnered with Best Buy Canada to offer “Drone Pilot Ground School | Basic” to all Best Buy Canada drone customers going forward. This innovative initiative will serve a...

TP15263 Foreign Pilot Course
If you are not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a corporation which is incorporated by, or under federal or provincial jurisdiction, this course is for you! IT'S EASIER THAN YOU THINK 1. Take a TP15263 compliant ground school 2. Apply for your SFOC with...

New RPA AIM
Is the Mavic Mini actually 249g? Read on to find out!

COVID-19 Update
Covid – 19 Update

Coastal Drone Podcast Episode: Foreign Pilot Process Update
The PodcastFlying A Drone In Canada if you are not a permanent resident, or Canadian Citizen. The process to get certified to fly in Canada if you are not a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident has changed. There is a bit of a stir online as Transport Canada has...

DJI Mavic Mini: Busting Rumours!
Is the Mavic Mini actually 249g? Read on to find out!

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...