Tag: Drone Compliance
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Wingman Wednesday: “There’s nothing scarier than a drone pilot who doesn’t follow the rules”
There’s nothing scarier than a drone pilot who doesn’t follow the rules. 🎃 This Halloween Gala Week, Sky Commander brings you five frightening real-world flight mistakes — and the quick fixes that keep you safe. Read on before your next mission becomes a monster story.
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🍁 Wingman Wednesday — The Leaf-Off Advantage: Your Fall Mapping & Inspection Blueprint
Fall is more than pretty colors — it’s the best time of year for precision flying. When the leaves drop, your drone sees what summer hides: clear sightlines, sharper mapping, and data that speaks for itself. In this Wingman Wednesday edition, Sky Commander breaks down how to capture professional-grade imagery during leaf-off season — from…
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🛩️ Wingman Wednesday: Operational Risk Assessment – Your First Line of Defense
Before your drone ever leaves the ground, one decision can define your entire mission: Did you assess the risks? In this week’s Wingman Wednesday, we break down how operational risk assessment isn’t just a checkbox—it’s your crew’s first line of defense. From weather and powerlines to people and terrain, learn how the pros at Sky…
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🧭 Wingman Wednesday: The Pilot in Command (PIC) – The Captain of Every Mission
🚨 Who Really Runs the Mission? It’s not the drone. It’s not the tech. It’s you — the Pilot in Command. In this explosive final chapter of our Wingman Wednesday series, we reveal the untold truth about the PIC role — why it’s more than a title, and how mastering it could make or break…
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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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Wingman Wednesday: Zulu Time – One Sky, One Clock
What’s the one thing that keeps pilots, drones, and missions flawlessly in sync — from takeoff to touchdown, across borders and time zones? Zulu Time. In this Wingman Wednesday post, discover the Canadian roots of Zulu Time, why it’s the global standard for aviation coordination, and how adopting it can elevate your flight operations, safety,…
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🎙️ Flight School Files – Mastering Canadian Air Law & RPAS Responsibilities
Posted on May 4, 2025 | Training Thursday | By Sky Tracer, Sky Commander Academy Welcome to the inaugural edition of Flight School Files, your command-center blog for becoming a smarter, safer, more successful drone pilot. Powered by the Sky Commander Academy Podcast, these weekly posts deliver tactical lessons, regulatory guidance, and pilot tools that help you…
Sky Commander – Drone Inspections & Aerial Intelligence 