Safety + Certification

Certified, insured and compliant. Every flight is planned against Transport Canada rules.

Clients, venues and event organizers can book with confidence. Here's what backs every flight:

Every flight is led by a Transport Canada certified Advanced RPAS pilot.

Advanced Operations: Transport Canada Advanced RPAS pilot certificate, covering controlled airspace and flight near people.
Current Recency: Our pilots keep their 24-month recency up to date, as Transport Canada requires.
Certified Crew: Multi-aircraft and event jobs are staffed with certified pilots and trained visual observers.

Our Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) is valid Canada-wide and covers flying at advertised events.

Advertised Events: Authorized to fly at festivals, concerts and public events under CAR 901.41.
Transport Canada Notice: We file a flight notification at least five business days before every event.
Visual Observers: A dedicated visual observer is on site for every event flight.
Organizer Limits: We follow any restrictions set by the venue or event organizer.
Distance From People: Standoff distances and minimum heights over crowds are built into every flight plan.

Every operation is covered by $1,000,000 in RPAS liability insurance.

Liability Coverage: $1M RPAS liability on every flight we fly for you.
Proof on Request: A certificate of insurance is available for venues, event organizers and property managers.
Paperwork Ready: Ask for our SFOC and certificate of insurance before you book, and we'll send them over.

Before we fly, we survey the site and build a plan for that specific location.

Airspace Check: We confirm the airspace class, nearby aerodromes and any NOTAMs for your location.
Site Survey: We map obstacles, launch and recovery areas, crowd zones and hazards.
SECP: Event and over-people work gets a written site-specific SECP, signed off before your booking is confirmed.
Emergency Procedures: The plan covers lost-link, flyaway and landing procedures.
Go / No-Go: Weather and site conditions are set in advance as clear abort criteria.

Our on-site routine is the same on every job, from a single house to a festival main stage.

Crew Briefing: Pilot and observer roles, the flight boundary and emergency procedures are reviewed before the first flight.
Pre-Flight Checks: Aircraft, batteries, controls and link are checked on a written checklist.
Visible Aircraft: Our fleet carries anti-collision and position lighting.
Documents On Site: Our SFOC, pilot certificates, registrations and site survey travel with the crew.

We keep complete records of every flight and report any incident right away.

Flight Records: Organizer permission, pilot and aircraft details, site surveys and safety plans are kept for 12 months.
Incident Reporting: Any occurrence is reported to Transport Canada within 72 hours, as the rules require.
Flight Reviewer: Eric is a Transport Canada recognized flight reviewer who assesses other pilots for their Advanced certificates.

Request our SFOC, certificate of insurance or a site-specific SECP for your event. We reply within 24 hours.