Flying further means thinking smarter. In S3E12 of Sky Commander Academy, we break down the essentials of Navigation at Range, showing you how to combine waypoints, terrain awareness, and GNSS technology to keep your RPAS safe and on course—even when the flight extends beyond simple line-of-sight.

In this episode:
📍 Waypoint navigation – how to design efficient flight paths, manage altitude profiles, and ensure failsafe routing
🗺 Terrain considerations – why elevation, obstacles, and ground features must be factored into long-range missions
📡 GNSS explained – GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and how multi-constellation systems improve accuracy and reliability
⚠️ Navigation hazards – magnetic interference, multipath signals, terrain masking, and how to mitigate them
🎯 Exam essentials – the Transport Canada knowledge areas covering long-range navigation planning and GNSS use
💡 Pro tips – using mission planning software, digital elevation data, and redundancy strategies to fly safer at distance

Navigation at range isn’t about pushing your drone farther—it’s about building the confidence that every meter flown is mapped, managed, and safe. Master these tools, and you’ll expand your operational envelope without losing control.

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