Tag: RPAS Canada
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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: Mastering Fixed-Wing Flight When Systems Fail—A Pilot’s Essential Guide
When your drone fails, will your training save the day? This Wingman Wednesday dives into fixed-wing flight control and fail-safe systems every RPAS pilot must master. Featuring two essential Sky Commander Academy podcast episodes, we break down real-world scenarios, expert tips, and exam-ready insights that will keep you in control when your gear isn’t. Whether…
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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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🍁 Happy Canada Day from 400 Feet (Legally) Above! 🍁
Celebrate Canada Day from the skies — legally and proudly! Discover why drones and Canada go hand in hand, and how Sky Commander is setting the standard for responsible, certified RPAS operations on our nation’s big day. 🇨🇦✈️ #FlySmart
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✈️ Wingman Wednesday: Payload Operator Power — Balancing the Mission, the Drone, and the Data!
Discover how a Payload Operator (PO) safeguards your drone’s balance, data integrity, regulatory compliance, and mission success. Learn tips, tricks, scenarios, and pro-level insights in this fun, fully CAR-compliant guide!
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🎧 Season 2 Takes Flight May 26 – Sky Commander Academy Podcast: Your Elite Prep for Canada’s Advanced Drone Exam
Season 2 of the Sky Commander Academy Podcast launches May 26! Get elite, no-cost training designed to help you crush Canada’s Advanced RPAS drone exam. Whether you’re commuting, working, or flying—this podcast gets you certified and mission-ready. Subscribe now and fly like a pro.
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🎖️ Wingman Wednesday: Controlled Airspace Isn’t Always What It Seems
Controlled airspace isn’t always what it seems — and even with NAV Drone clearance, Advanced RPAS pilots can miss critical details hiding in vertical layers. In this Wingman Wednesday, we break down Canada’s airspace structure, offer practical pre-flight tips, and show how knowing your stack can make all the difference between a safe flight and…
Sky Commander – Drone Inspections & Aerial Intelligence 