Tag: BVLOS
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✈️ Wingman Wednesday: 2025 Year-End Flight Report
2025 was the year drones started operating like a system—Remote ID normalized, UTM matured, BVLOS advanced, and Canada launched Level 1 Complex. Here’s the year-end Flight Report, finishing with Sky Commander’s wins and a big thank-you to the Flight Crew.
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Wingman Wednesday: Dear Santa — I’ve Been a Good Drone Pilot (Please Check the Logs)
This year, I’m writing to Santa the Sky Commander way — with a little holiday magic and a lot of professional discipline. I flew smart, respected the rules, and leaned into the kind of infrastructure-focused thinking that prevents bad days on the grid. And now that I’ve earned some Nice List flight hours, I’m wishing…
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✈️ Wingman Wednesday: What Is BVLOS, Really?
BVLOS is more than just flying farther—it’s the line in the sky that separates hobby flyers from pro operators. In this Wingman Wednesday post, we break down what BVLOS really means, how Canada’s Level 1 Complex and the U.S. Part 108 framework are reshaping professional RPAS operations, and how you can start getting BVLOS-ready today,…
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✈️ Wingman Wednesday: Drone in a Box 2.0 — Smarter, Tougher, More Autonomous
Discover how Drone in a Box 2.0 is reshaping the drone industry — with smarter autonomy, rugged design, and AI-powered capabilities. Wingman Wednesday brings you the future of flight with Sky Commander.
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Wingman Wednesday: Drone-in-a-Box — Your Tireless Co-Pilot for Remote Ops
Explore Drone-in-a-Box — autonomous drone stations that are revolutionizing remote operations. Read the latest Wingman Wednesday blog on SkyCommander.ca.
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Wingman Wednesday: Canada’s New Level 1 Complex Certificate — What Every Pilot Needs to Know
Canada’s drone rules are changing this November with the introduction of the new Level 1 Complex Certificate. From Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) to RPAS Operator Certificates (RPOC), here’s what every pilot—new or experienced—needs to know. Learn how these updates impact training, operations, and the future role of pilots as automation and autonomy take…
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🛰️ Wingman Wednesday: The Flight Planner – Your Crew’s Secret Weapon
“The only drone flight that goes exactly as planned…is the one that was planned for everything.”— Every seasoned Flight Planner, ever Some crew roles are obvious. The pilot? Critical. Payload operator? A tech wizard.But the Flight Planner? Most people don’t even realize they exist—until the mission collapses without one. In today’s Wingman Wednesday, we’re pulling back the…
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🧭 Multirotor vs. Fixed-Wing: Choosing the Right Drone for the Mission
When it comes to drone operations, the right aircraft choice can make or break your mission. In Episode 22 of the Sky Commander Academy Podcast, we break down the differences between multirotor and fixed-wing RPAS—covering endurance, payload, terrain, compliance, and more—so you can fly smarter, safer, and with purpose.
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