Tag: flight planning
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✈️ Wingman Wednesday: Your 2026 Flight Plan (Make It Your Best Year Yet)
2026 is the year drone operators separate from the pack. Set your flight plan, build your systems, and level up with the skills that will matter most as the industry evolves.
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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: 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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🧭 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,…
Sky Commander – Drone Inspections & Aerial Intelligence 