Originally Posted by
porcia83
Another point I thought I brought up was the statistical probability of something like what we're talking about here actually happening. Nobody wants to go near that as a point of discussion, but I thought it was appropriate to discuss in the context of MR/Drone and civil aviation. Do you have any thoughts on that?
The Canadians apparently do have thoughts on it.
"Through an Access to Information request, CBC obtained the proposed regulatory framework for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that were sent to Transport Minister Marc Garneau in April 2016. The department is proposing that anyone operating a drone weighing more than 250 grams, including recreational users, should fall under more rigorous regulations expected to be introduced in 2017."
Looks like they're planning on clamping down. Anything more than 250 grams to be regulated (even recreational). Under 1Kg, min age of pilot 14. Over 1Kg, min age 16. Ending distinction between recreational and commercial, focusing on weight and where it's flown. Also an insurance required for both recreational and commercial.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa...ions-1.3810123