Sky Commander Academy

Episode 26 - It’s Not the Drone — It’s You: Human Errors That Kill Flights (and How to Avoid Them)


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In Episode 26 of Sky Commander Academy, we’re diving into the most underestimated threat to your drone — the pilot. This Q&A recap episode brings together listener questions and key takeaways from Episodes 8 through 10, all focused on Human Factors in RPAS operations.

From stress and fatigue to poor communication and crew miscoordination, we break down how pilot behavior — not just hardware — affects safety, performance, and exam success.

We revisit:

  • How situational awarenessstress, and fatigue can impact your judgment mid-flight

  • The legal and operational consequences of flying under the influence of alcoholdrugs, or medications

  • The importance of communicationbriefings, and crew resource management (CRM) in team-based flights

  • Listener-submitted questions, Transport Canada exam tips, and real-world pilot errors to learn from

If you've been focusing only on your drone, this episode reminds you that the biggest risk — and the biggest asset — is you.

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