The Age of the Drone
Drones have launched into recreational and commercial popularity over the last few years, but they’ve also flown into some legal grey areas with regards to safety and privacy. In Canada, safety guidelines for drones were updated in October 2014 for both hobbyists and businesses. Here’s a look at some recent drones stories in the news and how Canadian regulations are currently addressing these kinds of issues today.
The Age of the Drone
Quadcopter Pilot Assaulted at Hammonasset Beach (Warning: Strong Language)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elnENHrliKc
Last June, a Connecticut woman attacked a teenager who was flying his quadcopter drone over a beach. The
incident was caught in the video above (warning: the video contains
strong language). While the woman ended up getting charged with assault
and breach of peace, the teen wasn’t charged with any crime, as there
was no law against filming in a public place. As of February 15, 2015,
the United States’ Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation
Administration has proposed new rules for small unmanned aircraft systems.
http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/features/drone-laws-canada
Canada now wants to keep its skies clear, as it is prohibited to fly an unmanned aircraft closer than nine kilometres from an airport, heliport, or aerodrome.
For a full list of guidelines and regulations for legally flying an unmanned aircraft,
visit the Transport Canada website.
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