Tag: Transport Canada RPAS
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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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🚨 Mysterious Drone Sightings & Your Liability: What Happens If You’re That Pilot in the Wrong Place?
Airports shutting down. Police searchlights sweeping the night sky. Mystery drones making headlines. Even if you’re flying legally, one misidentified sighting could put your license, your reputation, and your wallet on the line. In this Wingman Wednesday post, Sky Commander breaks down the real risks of being “that pilot in the wrong place at the…
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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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🛑 The World Is Watching: G7 Drone Lockdown in Canada — Could You Be Charged with Terrorism?
Could flying your drone near the G7 land you in jail—or worse? As global eyes turn to Alberta’s no-fly zones, Sky Commander leads the way in safe, legal aerial ops. See what the rules are, what they mean for your business, and how to fly smart.
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Wingman Wednesday: The Pilot & Visual Observer Duo – Communication is Key
Discover how Sky Commander drone teams operate with precision and safety using the powerful partnership between pilot and visual observer. In this Wingman Wednesday feature, we break down best practices for VO communication, callouts, and obstacle awareness—plus field-proven tips that elevate your RPAS missions from compliant to elite.
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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 