Drone Rules

• Flights to Newark Airport in New Jersey temporarily halted due to drone activity

  The reported sightings come on the heels of disruptions at London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports in the last month due to drone sightings. 

  World

  Jan 22, 2019
  
• Canadians flying larger drones must pass exam, get pilot’s certificate: new rules

  The new regulations, which come into effect June 1, apply to all drone operators, whether they fly for fun, work or research.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2019
  
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• New training program for drone pilots launches in Lethbridge

  Drones have become more affordable and as business opportunities continue to open up, Transport Canada has started to evolve and adjust its regulations.

  Consumer

  Oct 29, 2018
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• Edmonton drone incident 1 of 130 sightings reported by pilots in the last year

  The report of a drone near an airplane during landing at the Edmonton International Airport is just one of dozens of incidents reported within the last year.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2018
• WestJet pilots notify Edmonton police of ‘drone flying off left wing’

  WestJet pilots alerted Nav Canada officials when they saw a drone below their left wing while trying to land at the Edmonton airport.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2018
• Nova Scotia RCMP investigate drone sighting near Halifax airport

  The RCMP would like to speak with the operator of the drone and are reminding citizens that to fly a drone near an airport is especially dangerous. 

  Crime

  Oct 12, 2017
• Drone pilots warned to keep away from B.C. wildfire zones

  As the BC Wildfire Service fights a desperate battle to protect homes in communities across the province, it has a message for amateur pilots and videographers: Keep your drones on the ground.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2017
• Calgary police seek man who flew drone near airport

  Calgary police are looking for help identifying the operator of a drone spotted at the McCall Lake Golf Course and in the community of Crescent Heights this week.

  Crime

  Jun 2, 2017
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• ‘I’m sorry’: Owner of drone seized by RCMP for flying near STARS Air Ambulance

  The Red Deer man whose drone was seized by RCMP after flying near a STARS helicopter last month has issued a video apology.

  Crime

  Apr 5, 2017
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• RCMP seize drone flown near STARS Air Ambulance as helicopter approached hospital

  RCMP say a drone has been seized after it was spotted flying near the flight path of a STARS Air Ambulance helicopter as it approached the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

  Crime

  Mar 30, 2017