[jjkroell]

http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?...695&nid=900449

From Transport Canada..

Looks like we will ALL have to register (or 'check in'), if you require a special flight permit you need to do this anyways but now if you are 'exempt' you now have to as well..

[buffythesaint]

Originally Posted by jjkroell

http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?...695&nid=900449

From Transport Canada..

Looks like we will ALL have to register (or 'check in'), if you require a special flight permit you need to do this anyways but now if you are 'exempt' you now have to as well..

I guess all RC are UAV's then. They are unmanned and controlled via radio control within LOS. SFOC for huge gassers then?

[williame3590]

I won't be registering anything.......

Bill

[buffythesaint]

Actually, the good thing is that if your multi is under 2kg's, you don't need a SFOC for commercial operation. You may need one for 2-25kg's. An insurance policy would be a must for commercial ops.

[fsone]

I'm with you on that one Bill!

[buffythesaint]

I don't think you have to register. If you want to make money check the site to see where you stand with your setup. It will tell you if you need a SFOC. I'm guessing regular RC flying is not what this news release is about. I think the MAAC guidelines that clubs follow will be the same as always.

[jjkroell]

Originally Posted by buffythesaint

I don't think you have to register. If you want to make money check the site to see where you stand with your setup. It will tell you if you need a SFOC. I'm guessing regular RC flying is not what this news release is about. I think the MAAC guidelines that clubs follow will be the same as always.

I guess.. yeah. I see how you read it like that.. maybe I was misreading it too.

Guess we have to check on the website for updated info later this month. ??

[Max]

I read it. It doesn't really say anything new. Under 2 kilos who cares.
It doesn't say anything about the 2-25 Kg class either.

Originally Posted by jjkroell

Looks like we will ALL have to register (or 'check in'), if you require a special flight permit you need to do this anyways but now if you are 'exempt' you now have to as well..

Where do you get the requirement to register or "check in"?

Unless you mean to "check the website" for the 2-25KG, and I'm willing to bet it will be the current flowchart that makes the distinction between commercial drone vs hobby drone.

Plus, if I am reading it right, the website is also saying that it will be easier to get and SFOC(Should you need one), which is a real improvement over the current SFOC process, which takes 4-12 weeks(if you are lucky) and about 10 pages of paperwork!