Thanks for pointing that out Daniel, I saw the recreational stuff released… Further digging I see a flow chart. https://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/ca-opssvs/flying-unmanned-aircraft-need-permission.pdf
As long as you’re under 25KG for your aircraft and meet exemption conditions you can fly for commercial use. There seems to be a bunch of information to submit, a training you need to take and acquire liability insurance. Looks like I have some work to do, but it is not overly burdensome. Andreas Wiatowski, CEO Silo Wireless Inc. 1-866-727-4238 x-600 http://www.silowireless.com<http://www.silowireless.com/> Wireless | Fibre | VoIP | PBX | IPTV _________________________________ The contents of this email message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information and may be legally protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or their agent, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply email and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, copying, or storage of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. From: <wireless-boun...@wispa.org> on behalf of Daniel Mullen <daniel.mul...@metrocom.ca> Reply-To: WISPA General List <wireless@wispa.org> Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 8:19 AM To: WISPA General List <wireless@wispa.org> Subject: Re: [WISPA] What would you use a drone for? Andreas, beware! If you are using is commercially, you MUST be licensed, and if you are using it 'for recreation' there now are strict rules. https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/flying-drone-safely-legally.html Rules for recreational drones If you fly your drone for fun and it weighs more than 250 g and up to 35 kg, you do not need special permission from Transport Canada to fly. Follow the basic safety rules below. Not doing so may put lives, aircraft and property at risk. If you fly where you are not allowed or choose not to follow any of the rules below, you could face fines of up to $3,000. Do not fly your drone: * higher than 90 m above the ground * closer than 75 m from buildings, vehicles, vessels, animals, people/crowds * closer than nine km from the centre of an aerodrome (any airport, heliport, seaplane base or anywhere that aircraft take-off and land) * within controlled or restricted airspace * within nine km of a forest fire * where it could interfere with police or first responders * at night or in clouds * if you can’t keep it in sight at all times * if you are not within 500 m of your drone * if your name, address, and telephone number are not clearly marked on your drone. The list above is an overview of the new rules for recreational drone users. Consult the Interim Order Respecting the Use of Model Aircraft<https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/interim-order-respecting-use-model-aircraft.html> for the full list of provisions. Members of the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC)<http://www.maac.ca/en/> who operate at MAAC sanctioned fields or events are not subject to these rules. [mage removed by sender. []] Flying for fun? New rules for recreational drone users<https://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/ca-opssvs/Infographic_-_New_rules_for_recreational_drone_users_EN_2.pdf> (PDF, 4 MB) Tips for recreational drone users: * Fly your drone during daylight and in good weather. * Keep your drone where you can see it with your own eyes – not through an on-board camera, monitor or smartphone. * Make sure your drone is safe for flight before take-off. Ask yourself, for example: Are the batteries fully charged? Is it too cold to fly? * Respect the privacy of others. Avoid flying over private property or taking photos or videos without permission. Non-recreational drone: If you fly your drone (or UAV) for work or research, or if it weighs more than 35 kg, you must get a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC). The SFOC tells you how and where you are allowed to use your UAV. For more information on the SFOC, read Getting permission to fly your drone<https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/getting-permission-fly-drone.html>. Does Transport Canada approve schools that can teach me to fly my UAV safely? We do not approve UAV training organizations or recognize certificates for UAV operations. All UAV pilots are responsible to ensure they have the right level of knowledge, experience and skills required to safely operate. You may access UAV pilot training from sources including: * UAV operators and manufacturers * manned aviation flight training organizations * third parties Legal requirements When flying a UAV (non-recreational drone) in Canada, you must: * follow the rules in the Canadian Aviation Regulations: * section 602.41 – Unmanned air vehicles<http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-96-433/FullText.html#h-789> * respect the Criminal Code<http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/>, your provincial Trespass Act, as well as all applicable municipal, provincial, and territorial laws that apply When flying a model aircraft (recreational drone) in Canada you must: * follow the rules of the Interim Order Respecting the Use of Model Aircraft<https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/interim-order-respecting-use-model-aircraft.html> Transport Canada inspectors investigate reports of unsafe and illegal drone use. We may involve local police if other laws (e.g., the Criminal Code and privacy laws) have been broken. You could face serious consequences – including up to $25,000 in fines and/or jail time – if you: * put aircraft at risk * fly where you are not allowed * endanger anyone’s safety For example: * If you fly where your drone recreationally where you are not allowed or choose not to follow any of the rules outlined in the Interim Order Respecting the Use of Model Aircraft<https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/interim-order-respecting-use-model-aircraft.html> you could face fines of up to $3,000. * If you fly a UAV without an SFOC and should have one, we may fine up to $5,000 for a person and $25,000 for a corporation. * If you do not follow the requirements of your SFOC, we may fine up to $3,000 for a person and $15,000 for a corporation. New regulations Transport Canada is developing new regulations to address the safety requirements, growing popularity, and economic importance of UAVs. Proposed changes include: * new flight rules * aircraft marking and registration requirements * knowledge testing * minimum age limits * pilot permits for certain UAV pilots We published a Notice of Proposed Amendment<http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/NPA-APM/actr.aspx?id=17&aType=1&lang=eng> in May 2015 to highlight these changes. Canadians will be able to comment on the proposed amendments when they are published in Canada Gazette<http://canadagazette.gc.ca/gazette/home-accueil-eng.php>, Part 1. Related links * Getting permission to fly your drone<https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/getting-permission-fly-drone.html> * No drone zones<https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/no-drone-zones.html> * Report a drone incident<https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/report-drone-incident.html> * Drone incident report form<https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/drone-incident-report-form.html> At 11:39 PM 11-04-2017, you wrote: Content-Language: en-US Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="_000_E29FAD17ED7342278D7F9C71CD6657C6silowirelesscom_" I have a DJI Phantom 4 pro. We primarily use it to inspect tower antennas for ICE damage after storms. Saves climbing time etc. I must look at the legalities here in Canada, but since we are flying only around our towers…I believe it’s a safee bet no one is going to bug me. After all, if air traffic is anywhere near our towers…there are bigger prooblems. Flying over busy streets and people or near an airport, you are asking for problems. Cheers, Andreas Wiatowski, CEO Silo Wireless Inc. 1-866-727-4238 x-600 http://www.silowireless.com<http://www.silowireless.com/> Wireless | Fibre | VoIP | PBX | IPTV _________________________________ The contents of this email message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information and may be legally protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or their agent, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply email and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, copying, or storage of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. From: <wireless-boun...@wispa.org> on behalf of David Jones <d...@nglconnection.com> Reply-To: WISPA General List <wireless@wispa.org> Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 1:58 PM To: WISPA General List <wireless@wispa.org> Subject: [WISPA] What would you use a drone for? Good day, I am trying to list out all the uses for a drone to justify buying one. Here are a few that I have come up with: 1. New tower site surveys. we are running into areas that our standard 45' tower will not cut it. (I know its short but hey we have elevation changes from 7200' to 8600' in less than 3 miles.) a drone could be used to determine how high a tower needs to be to get the best coverage. 2. Tower maintenance. We have a water tower that we are on that is no longer in use nor maintained. The top ladder is about to fall off and we need to get it repaired. A drone can take the needed pictures from the top to help us determine what parts/bolts/welder we need to fix it. That would save a trip with an 80' bucket truck so we only will need it once. What else can anyone think of for use of a drone? What would justify the cost to make it clearly a tool and not a toy? -- David Jones NGL Connection 307-288-5491 ext 702 _______________________________________________ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
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