Let's talk drones (2017)

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This consultation has concluded.
Please visit https://letstalktransportation.ca/letstalkdrones to share your views.

Transport Canada is creating a safe environment where unmanned aircraft systems, more commonly known as drones, can continue to be flown, enjoyed and contribute to innovation while ensuring the success of this industry in Canada. This includes proposing new regulations for drones. Before these new regulations take flight and become law, we encourage Canadians to provide their feedback on Transport Canada’s approach to drones.

Transport Canada is seeking comments on the following topics:

  • Supporting safe drone operations
  • Tools fostering ongoing dialogue with the drone industry and stakeholders
  • Promoting Canadian drone innovation

This online discussion forum is an additional way for Transport Canada to hear from stakeholders outside of the official Canada Gazette regulatory process, and beyond the work of the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council (CARAC). To comment on the proposed regulations on drones, you can read about the proposed rules here, and submit your feedback in writing to carrac@tc.gc.ca.

Transport Canada also invites stakeholders and members of the public to discuss the drone regulatory proposal at regulatory engagement sessions being held across Canada.

Your feedback is important to us. The comments received during these consultations will allow us to better understand your point of view on drones. To participate:

  1. Read about the new proposed regulations
  2. Click on the Register button above to participate in the discussion forum

Transport Canada is creating a safe environment where unmanned aircraft systems, more commonly known as drones, can continue to be flown, enjoyed and contribute to innovation while ensuring the success of this industry in Canada. This includes proposing new regulations for drones. Before these new regulations take flight and become law, we encourage Canadians to provide their feedback on Transport Canada’s approach to drones.

Transport Canada is seeking comments on the following topics:

  • Supporting safe drone operations
  • Tools fostering ongoing dialogue with the drone industry and stakeholders
  • Promoting Canadian drone innovation

This online discussion forum is an additional way for Transport Canada to hear from stakeholders outside of the official Canada Gazette regulatory process, and beyond the work of the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council (CARAC). To comment on the proposed regulations on drones, you can read about the proposed rules here, and submit your feedback in writing to carrac@tc.gc.ca.

Transport Canada also invites stakeholders and members of the public to discuss the drone regulatory proposal at regulatory engagement sessions being held across Canada.

Your feedback is important to us. The comments received during these consultations will allow us to better understand your point of view on drones. To participate:

  1. Read about the new proposed regulations
  2. Click on the Register button above to participate in the discussion forum
Discussions: All (5) Open (5)

  • 1. What kinds of strategies, tools and requirements should Transport Canada use to improve safety in the drone sector?

    by Site Admin2, almost 8 years ago
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    1. Focusing on pilot knowledge and training
    2. Strengthening outreach, education, and awareness (i.e. social media, public service announcements)
    3. Increasing enforcement measures

  • 2. How should regulations support the development of the drone industry (manufacturers, service providers, retailers)?

    by Site Admin2, almost 8 years ago
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  • 3. What fora should Transport Canada use to work with the drone industry and affected stakeholders?

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    1. Through the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council
    2. Creating dedicated focus groups, working groups, and committees on drones
    3. Transport Canada officials attending national and international conferences and events
    4. Supporting local events (i.e. drone fairs, airshows)
    5. Making more frequent use of social media


  • 4. How should the Government support innovation in this important new sector?

    by Site Admin2, almost 8 years ago
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    1. Supporting pilot projects
    2. Establishing test sites for the industry to perform research and development
    3. Creating new funding opportunities (i.e export development, start-up capital, entrepreneurial funds)

  • 5. Where do you see the drone industry in 3, 5, or 10 years from now?

    by Site Admin2, almost 8 years ago
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