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Episode 17 - Skip This Step and You Could Lose Your Drone: The Pre-Flight Routine That Saves Missions
In Episode 17 of Sky Commander Academy, we break down the pre-flight steps that every smart drone pilot follows — and that careless pilots ignore at their own risk. From site assessments to airspace coordination, this episode gives you the full rundown on how to plan like a pro and fly with confidence.
It’s not just best practice — it’s what Transport Canada expects for safe, legal RPAS operations.
You’ll learn:
How to conduct a proper site assessment, including weather, terrain, and obstacle checks
What to do with NOTAMs and when to coordinate with NAV CANADA before a flight
How to build and follow a flight plan and pre-flight checklist that keeps you compliant and crash-free
Key elements you’ll see on the Basic RPAS Certificate exam — and in real-world ops
If you’ve ever rushed a launch or skipped a checklist, this episode is your wake-up call.
🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms
🌐 SkyCommander.ca
#RPASCanada #SkyCommander #DronePilot #PreFlightChecklist #SiteAssessment #NAVCANADA #DroneFlightPlanning #RPASExamPrep #BasicRPASCertificate #NOTAMs
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By SkyCommander.caIn Episode 17 of Sky Commander Academy, we break down the pre-flight steps that every smart drone pilot follows — and that careless pilots ignore at their own risk. From site assessments to airspace coordination, this episode gives you the full rundown on how to plan like a pro and fly with confidence.
It’s not just best practice — it’s what Transport Canada expects for safe, legal RPAS operations.
You’ll learn:
How to conduct a proper site assessment, including weather, terrain, and obstacle checks
What to do with NOTAMs and when to coordinate with NAV CANADA before a flight
How to build and follow a flight plan and pre-flight checklist that keeps you compliant and crash-free
Key elements you’ll see on the Basic RPAS Certificate exam — and in real-world ops
If you’ve ever rushed a launch or skipped a checklist, this episode is your wake-up call.
🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms
🌐 SkyCommander.ca
#RPASCanada #SkyCommander #DronePilot #PreFlightChecklist #SiteAssessment #NAVCANADA #DroneFlightPlanning #RPASExamPrep #BasicRPASCertificate #NOTAMs