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If you’re looking to hire a drone pilot in Winnipeg (or are a drone pilot yourself wondering what to charge) this 2025 guide breaks down what you can expect, what drives cost, and where premium pricing comes in. At DIRXECP we’ve built a detailed pricing structure — and in this post I’ll show how it compares to the market and why our rates reflect the value we deliver. What the Local Market Looks Like According to job-salary data, a drone pilot in Winnipeg earns around CAD $3

I had the opportunity to bring my drone skills to the Tacos and Tequila event — a lively, public gathering full of energy, music, and of course, plenty of tacos and tequila. As an advanced drone pilot in Canada, flying at an advertised event like this isn’t as simple as showing up and launching. Transport Canada regulations require an SFOC (Special Flight Operations Certificate) for flights over or near crowds, and this event was no exception. This project was a collaborative

This past weekend, FPV Manitoba and DIRXECP had the chance to take our FPV drones into one of Winnipeg’s most unique venues — the Alloway Hall  inside the Manitoba Museum  — for the Haus of Panda: Speed World  event. And this wasn’t just any show — it was a celebration of the largest laser show in Central Canada , transforming the entire hall into a futuristic playground of color, movement, and sound. From massive beams cutting through fog to synchronized laser patterns danci