The new updated for the June 1 regulations Drone site selection tool is now live.
Check your airspace before you fly to make sure you have the proper certificate for the area – https://nrc.canada.ca/en/drone-tool/
The new updated for the June 1 regulations Drone site selection tool is now live.
Check your airspace before you fly to make sure you have the proper certificate for the area – https://nrc.canada.ca/en/drone-tool/
Nav Canada has announced their new process for coordinating RPAS in controlled airspace: http://www.navcanada.ca/EN/products-and-services/RPAS/Pages/default.aspx
We would like to inform you of some important changes that may impact the operation of your remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). As of June 1, 2019, new Transport Canada regulations will apply to all RPA operating in Canadian airspace. For more information on these new regulations, visit Transport Canada’s Drone Safety page.
If you plan to operate your RPA in controlled airspace (Classes C, D or E), you must have a Transport Canada Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations, and you must now obtain a written RPAS Flight Authorization from NAV CANADA, by submitting an RPAS Flight Authorization Request. This written authorization process replaces any previous email or telephone method and is now the only way to receive NAV CANADA authorization to fly your RPA in controlled airspace.
For more information or to submit an RPAS Flight Authorization Request, please visit our new RPAS webpage.
Mark Telewiak
Airport Operations Specialist | Spécialiste de l’expoitation aéroportuaire
Regional Training Specialist | Spécialiste, Formation régionale
NAV CANADA
mark.telewiak@navcanada.ca
6055 Midfield Road, Mississauga, ON, L4W 2P7
T. 905-676-4609 C. 416-540-1078
www.navcanada.ca
The main take away is 2-14 days required processing time.
Depending on the complexity of your request, expect a minimum of 48 hours to 14 days for review. You cannot operate your RPA in controlled airspace unless you receive a written RPAS Flight Authorization from NAV CANADA. Failure to comply with legal requirements when flying an RPA, including failure to obtain an RPAS Flight Authorization from NAV CANADA before flying an RPA in controlled airspace, can give rise to serious penalties, including fines and jail time.
It becomes hard to operate a business and plan operations with such a wide ranging service level. This really impacts the industry in a bad way. Concerns on such delays were raised in the draft regulations but it seems that went unheard.
May 29, 2019 – DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, is pleased to declare that nine of its models meet the new Transport Canada requirements taking effect June 1 for drone flight within 30 meters (100 feet) of people. The new declaration, along with DJI’s previously declared compliance with new requirements for drone flight in controlled airspace, allows DJI customers to use their preferred drones for a variety of safe, responsible and beneficial uses across Canada.
“DJI customers choose our drones because they know our longstanding history of making powerful, reliable and dependable aerial platforms, and we are proud to say they can continue using our products under the new Transport Canada system beginning June 1,” said Javier Caina, DJI Director of Technical Standards. “We have put months of effort into documenting our safety expectations, testing standards, reliability guidelines and other processes to comply with Transport Canada’s new requirements. Thanks to this effort, we are able to confirm that our customers can continue flying DJI drones in controlled airspace and near people when the new rules take effect.”
Transport Canada announced its new regulatory framework for certain types of advanced civilian drone operations in January, requiring the use of drones whose manufacturer has declared that its drones meet reliability and operational characteristics under a safety assurance framework. DJI drones that can be used near people and in controlled airspace are the M600 Series, M200 Series, M200 V2 Series, Inspire 2, Mavic 2 series, Mavic Pro, Mavic Air, Phantom 4 series and Spark. The new declaration is expected to soon be reflected in Transport Canada’s list of drones eligible for advanced operations at this link.
DJI has long set the standard for safe operations in the drone industry, pioneering a series of technological improvements and educational systems to help ensure drones retain their admirable safety record. Most recently, DJI released “Elevating Safety,” its 10-point plan for government and industry to work together on keeping the skies safe in the drone age. As part of this effort, DJI will install AirSense, which warns drone pilots of nearby airplanes and helicopters, in all new drone models weighing more than 250 grams launched after Jan. 1, 2020. DJI will also create a new warning system for drone pilots flying at extended distances, and create an internal Safety Standards Group to document technical expectations and study performance results. More details on these initiatives are available at dji.com/flysafe.
Transport Canada has issued the exemption for MAAC under the new Part IX RPAS regulations coming into effect June 1 2019.
Details can be found here: http://flymaac.ca/MAAC_TC_Exemption.pdf
The online submission form for the new Transport Canada drone regulations is now live at: https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/aviation/drone-safety/submit-drone-safety-assurance-declaration.html
As per the information listed:
You can declare that your RPAS can safely conduct any or all of the following operations so pilots can register their drones for advanced operations:
Adding safety features to a drone, such as a deployable parachute, can help it meet the safety requirements for advanced operations.
Advisory Circular AC 922-001: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Safety Assurance provides guidance on complying with the regulations and standards. For a copy of the draft AC contact: TC.RPASDeclaration-DeclarationSATP.TC@tc.gc.ca.
We may fine you if you falsely declare to meet the technical requirements set out in Standard 922 — RPAS Safety Assurance. You may be fined $3,000 for a person and $15,000 for a corporation for each registered system.
You do not need to submit the results of the AC 922-001 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Safety Assurance verification tests along with your declaration of RPAS Safety Assurance. However, you may be asked to produce the results of verification tests at a later date.
Transport Canada will be holding information sessions on the new regulations. Below is the schedule for the first events in the Maritimes.
Following the publication of the Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) on January 9, 2019, Transport Canada officials will be hosting public information sessions to answer questions on the new regulations.
The first sessions will be held:
Date | Time | Venue | Registration |
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 | 1400-1600 | Halifax Central Library – Paul O-Regan Hall
5440 Spring Garden Road Halifax, NS B3J 1E9 |
In-person |
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | 1800-2000 | University of Prince Edward Island – Climate Research Lab
550 University Avenue Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3 |
Space is limited so please contact climate@upei.ca with your name, affiliation, email and mailing address to reserve your spot |
Thursday, February 21, 2019 | 1900-2100 | Fredericton Convention Centre – Pointe Sainte Anne Room
670 Queen Street Fredericton NB E3B 1C2 |
In-person |
Additional sessions in other regions will be scheduled shortly.
For further information on drone safety rules, please visit Canada.ca/drone-safety.