Transport Canada is proposing a permit uavs and registered

Arnaud Koenig-Soutière

Sunday, 15 October 2017 22:38

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The regulations surrounding the use of drones is in full redesign. If the safe distances to be respected are clearly established, and the identification of aircraft and pilot training are at the heart of the legislative agenda.

The collision between a drone and an aircraft occurred last Thursday in Quebec city has reinforced concerns in the community.

If the laws are well defined and provide sanctions, they remain difficult to apply, particularly because a drone can remain virtually anonymous according to the current provisions.

“It is very disturbing. The regulatory application for the identify, but people do not, often for the sake of security, ” says Charles Goyette, operations manager and chief instructor at I/Drone Montréal, a school of piloting these devices.

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Charles Goyette
Manager to I/Drone Montréal

“We would like a registration, such as for vehicles. This is a small plate, or a registered serial number, which would allow to trace the owner of the drone “, he explains.

A system modeled on that surrounding cars would be the preferred route by Transport Canada, both for the registration of devices for pilot training.

“We would like a system like with cars : theoretical training in the classroom, so that people know the limits and dangers, and then of course practice,” says Charles Goyette, in accordance with the guidelines of the federal government.

Consultations are completed

Another step towards the revision of the law has recently been passed, the public consultation that ended last October 13.

In its proposals, Transport Canada proposed the idea of a registration and a permit to fly granted to those who pass a successful examination of knowledge. It is possible that the legislation be accompanied by a clause to “grandfather” for pilots who have already completed recognized courses.

The fact that many of the drones were spotted by airline pilots comes as no surprise to Charles Goyette.

“It is sure that drones are very easily accessible. Anyone can buy, and people are not generally aware of the security measures, and they will steal not know the rules, ” said Mr. Goyette.

The new regulation will possibly be adopted in the spring of 2018.