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[@PeterMcKinnon]

Would YOU get a license? Or nah....

[@sprihashrestha]

I would

[@SriGuruJoy]

Ok

[@chazdillon2909]

Peter McKinnon I’m working on it. Perfect timing for this video. Can’t wait to watch it.

[@danielhernandezcalvo9597]

😱

[@Cleanmusiccuts]

Peter McKinnon for that, yes

[@hicktownguy2]

now its time to train a pigeon to carry a go-pro

[@shaihaan]

True

[@rednahpros7947]

this actually it

[@Tahoe_Wedding_Videographer]

hahaha!!!

[@healheartandmind]

😅😄, true

[@SayfHussain]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 omg I'm in stitches

[@pom304]

Instead of flying a drone just put your phone in aeroplane mode and throw it 🤷‍♂️.

[@ninjuric9851]

10/10 Suggestion I'll do that.

[@highschoolfilms1137]

imma do that too... yeah tried it... didn't work

[@TheWanderingPhotographer]

now that's the best one I've heard in ages😅I must look at your channel

[@rotospace]

Seems legit... 📱💨💨💨

[@IgorDz]

Or put your drone on follow/preprogrammed mode and technically you are not operating it. "Idk, mr. Ranger.. Issa wild creature came outta nowhere"

[@jedekiahcoy4268]

I know where I am not flying now.... or can't fly...

[@LadislavSoukup]

We do have a new rules in Europe too. Basically every drone with camera has to be registered. Pilot needs to pass an online exam - but it is only 40 questions and you can learn all required informations within hour or two. After that, you just need to avoid restricted air space and few zones (nuclear power plants, airports, hospitals, military objects,...) and you are good to go.

[@zacktunan5191]

How so in the Netherlands?

[@oceanadamsproductions9272]

@@zacktunan5191 EU Regulations

[@Ralph7D]

Did it yesterday. All in all it took like 2-3 hours to complete. Now I can fly a drone up to 25 kg.

[@tomasdychtiar5466]

@@Ralph7D what site did you do it through ?

[@keuchonkeuch9706]

@@tomasdychtiar5466 you’ve got to do it through your own countries website ;) each has their own!

[@CamGuerilla]

Watch the manufacturers start making top-notch 255gm drones.

[@andreasholmm]

you mean

[@Remy-today]

Even the DJI spark is already over the limit.

[@CamGuerilla]

@@andreasholmm Gabriel mentioned 255g, but yes, as far as I know, in Canada is 250g.

[@CamGuerilla]

@@Remy-today I have the Parrot Anafi at 340g. But there are people modding them to bring them to sub-250.

[@kylelambert8322]

Yeah... Pretty much like... The tello with a small Gimbal maybe...

[@ezrajeremiah]

*All the Canadians* “How to VPN my drone?...”

[@dop_vincent]

LOL

[@bradencw]

I think your symbols were swapped.

[@seandodson9603]

😂😂😂

[@briankoch7041]

Build your own quads. But it's not like manned aircraft follows the the altitude limit.

[@decarli4280]

Don't know.

[@slapdat.byteme]

I’m all for drone pilots educating themselves on safe flying, but this nonsense would make me fly rogue.

[@WitchidWitchid]

Same here.

[@TroyC68]

just need a mini drone, my mini 2 and mini 3 don't have to abide by all these rules

[@justanotheryoutuber5228]

@@TroyC68Dji is playing police, you are wrong

[@colinshard8665]

this has also made it's way to Europe and the UK, here in holland we have near enough the same rules, the lightweight "toy" drones don't require any certification, but as soon as you go over the 250gram category, then the rules that apply for you, also come into effect here

[@The_BeardedG]

I dont even live in Canada and this makes me angry

[@malo6748]

now i fear my country will do this too

[@MarlonVanderLinde]

@@malo6748 If you see what some idiots do with drones, you will understand this issue... we all pay because someone somewhere is a moron. Here in South Africa we have similiar laws and licenses, but more places. In the Karoo here, I am feeling free.

[@jeremyboyce1537]

ignorant of the facts yeah right ,have you banned the guns yet?

[@The_BeardedG]

@S Hendricks its upsetting to see how over the top the laws and regulations in Canada are for guns and drones. People just wanna enjoy what they enjoy and the Canadian government policies and regulations are super strict. Just upsetting and makes me feel bad for residence as a northern central US citizen

[@roguewade6733]

S Hendricks are you saying these regulation are not absurd?

[@flakeu]

Flash news Canada now requires all seagulls to register for a flight permit too

[@prat391]

I legit lold bro

[@SunfireGTX25]

It's "News Flash"...

[@ccudjoe89]

BEST COMMENT! ROFL

[@jackoliver6753]

"Land the bird! We will open fire!"

[@rossprohaska6263]

STEP AWAY FROM THE HOT DOG!!!!! LET ME SEE THE WINGS...I NEED TO SEE TWO WINGS!!!!

[@brian1nyc1]

Here in NYC it's easy to fly a drone. The police support you. You just need to explain what you're doing. Also I was in Germany with my DJI Mini. The software has you call a telephone number, you get a 6-digit code and then you can fly, like over the Brandenburg Gate and a lot of other places. And in Lyon, France, easy peasy.

[@jeffs7915]

Doubt this!

[@DingleBerryschnapps]

What do you mean the police support you? 🤷

[@Polychronisdrone]

We were planning to visit Canada with a group of friends but after watching this video we cancelled our trip. These bureaucratic and stupid drone rules will effect Canadian tourism. We will go to the United States instead. Greetings from Greece.

[@michaelt.9372]

Welcome!

[@submergecatering175]

Once I saw your video on how beautiful Greece was I'm going to Syria instead. Makes sense to me ;)

[@michaelpoczynek]

Yes, head to the USA, where Skydio is lobbying politicians to ban DJI due to their inability to compete, potentially straining US-China relations. We have officially entered an 'idiotocracy.'

[@waytruthlifedisciple]

6 months later: Mavic Mini descends from the heavens to save all those Canadians :)

[@rokpodlogar6062]

i don't think so.

[@reubenreji]

@@rokpodlogar6062 why not? You just need the basic licence for it since the Mini weighs only 249 instead of the govt stated 255. Isn't it?

[@rokpodlogar6062]

@@reubenreji don't know what rules apply in Canada, but I believe there is a difference in flying a "hobby" drone FVP and flying a drone taking pictures and/or video. I know in Europe those activities fall under activities that need licensing. Do correct me if I'm wrong.

[@OswaldBeef]

Yea I shred my sub 250g 2" anywhere I want....its great fun and they now handle just as well as the big 4" ones now

[@biggtimber2736]

So is it a go for Magic Mini then? So confused!

[@timryan6395]

Do you hear that??? That is the sound of DJI stock free falling in Canada...

[@skashax777x]

"mayday" "mayday"Mayday" "our stocks have crashed"

[@chowly]

If only DJI was public...

[@swish6143]

Why? Just make the licence. It's not that hard.

[@laurahristo]

Look at the bright side, prices will be going down really soon

[@offset7796]

and up the prices of their drones will go. they won't sell many here. so I'm sure they'll cost twice the price.

[@BigWoodzCBCL]

Man the way u put together your vlogs be so entertaining! 😆 sometimes I just be trying to listen in but I get captured into watching in detail!

[@defyingtheodds1987]

“That’s a massive wrap!” Me:That’s a small burrito in California.

[@BenBen-ez6qo]

time to buy a lot of cheap used drones from canada Edit: thank you all, y'all gonna get discounts when I open my store!

[@JSRMedia]

gg

[@harikrishna7690]

Ben Ben super

[@SvintMvrcus]

This guys goin places

[@1.omarhassani]

Hhhhhhh u r smart

[@VaugeWaves]

You freaking genius

[@erikbeckius9231]

I run a shelter for Canadian drones that need a new home, please let me know if there is any drones that need a new home. I prefer DJI inspire 2 but will take care of other modes too, so please send them ASAP and I promise that they will continue to live a happy life here in Sweden.

[@dragoon7272]

Dji lol

[@jjss488]

@mczrockgamer! Turnbull - Hey buddy. Its a shelter. Not a charity. Beat it.

[@devontufts1291]

I'm a Canadian that just bought a drone in Sweden. I have never flown it and now It looks like I won't when I get back home. If you want to buy it off me :)

[@devontufts1291]

@mczrockgamer! Turnbull DJI Mavic 2 Zoom. I'm not sure on price, 15% off purchase price. I would have to look at what I paid lol.

[@bushpilot-bm3kf]

Do u accept camera's and gimbal's too? We must fight homelessness.

[@OmarSpence]

We in Jamaica need to count our blessings. There are only a few rules here; no flying over people, no flying near airports and military installations and you are required to get permission if you're flying over someone else's property. That's it.

[@Developer-online]

nobody owns the space over a property, its only if you land on a property right? , airspace above around 100 feet above property is public space as long as you do not hover but transit

[@OmarSpence]

@@Developer-online I think that is rooted in privacy concerns, but most of us just avoid creating a fuss to prevent things from becoming stricter.

[@udxpierre]

@@OmarSpence Exactly what wise people do. As it is due to tom foolery that they have, or any country has these strict rules.

[@reclusiarchgrimaldus1269]

John 3:16 NIV For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 🙏

[@andre1987eph]

Thats more strict than in usa

[@kevinschoedel5909]

This has to be one of the most amusing side splitting episodes ive seen in a long time keep it up boys love it!

[@kaukon]

In Finland you can't bring a beer across a sidewalk to a restaurant's terrace. But hey, atleast you can fly drones here!

[@AlliandWill]

In Canada you also can't bring a beer across the street to somewhere else haha, so that's +1 for Finland.

[@Googaliemoogalie]

You can't do that in Canada either

[@jayjones4394]

google open container laws in the US.

[@DEVINE.IMAGE.]

In England you can do what you want when you want

[@juliogonzo2718]

Years ago a freind of mine was living in Brazil and I went to visit him. We were legally drinking beer in the back seat of a car with no seatbelt. We went to some mall where the security guard gave us shit for continuing to drink the beer as we walked through an underground parking garage. It was kinda backwards lol

[@JohnRichardsonAuthor]

DJI Spark 2 drone will be 248 grams and legal to fly.

[@HACKINGMADEFUN]

@TheTimeTraveler2025 it's pretty good for KZbin

[@adinwalls]

John Richardson ah man. So I’m getting a Spark if that sort of thing comes to my country.

[@adlermediaproductions7876]

Until they change the laws to 248grams lol

[@karlwoles2064]

So, what’s the difference in legality with the weight? What can you do with a spark that’s different?

[@yusufgokce7524]

Hopefully, cuz I have a phantom(1.5kg) and I live in Canada sooooo...

[@OFP]

I'm in Ottawa Canada, and I got a DJI mavic mini it's considered a micro drone cause it's a sub 250g...works great had it for 5 months now!!

[@quakityquak7144]

This is why I am proud to be an American, and a DJI user.

[@ramsaybolton9151]

lmao bruh you guys are getting mandatory GPS by 2023

[@jonathantasis1256]

@@ramsaybolton9151 This is why you dont give up liberties to these good for nothing leaching government that forget their place and whom they serve.

[@iseeitallatl]

Right

[@Artemisorsomethung]

same

[@MrVelasquez]

Proud to be American? Lol america is a 3rd world country undercover

[@johan5726]

I’m suddenly very happy for two reasons 1) I don’t live in Canada 😂 2) I just love my new 249g Mavic Mini more than ever 😂

[@designz3660]

Same!! 😅

[@LynnCDoyle-ek2oh]

Do you think the US is very far behind on this repression?

[@stringsattached67]

@@LynnCDoyle-ek2oh YES!

[@susanscovill6817]

Johan FAA will be coming for you sooner than later.

[@stringsattached67]

@@susanscovill6817 nah

[@1Deejay7]

About to go to Canada just to scan the craigslists for people who are selling drones for dirt cheap now. Thanks laws.

[@Artyomthewalrus]

You'll have much better luck with kiji - craigslist isn't too popular

[@boyzindahood6317]

I love seeing such a successful cinematographer/filmmaker making such cool and instructional videos that is from the same area as myself

[@jeroenvdw]

That's crazy, I'd either enter false information when registering a drone so the ticket will never reach you unless you get stopped in person. Or buy a drone without geofencing so nobody remote can actually see you're flying. At the moment I only have a mini 3 pro and while flying in restricted areas I got stopped by a police officer once, but he didn't actually knew the rules himself so I could go after a small talk that I shouldn't fly too high.

[@BOTGRINDER]

i fly fpv racing drones for a living, i really hope these regulations stay with the ap platform and dont affect us.

[@RawFreestyleFPV]

^^^^^ this ^^^^^

[@FlyingPenguinDrones]

ditto

[@ljfpv7379]

With ya on that bud!

[@fracisfpv9864]

Exactly.

[@fracisfpv9864]

Exactly.

[@TheWayneReport]

I live in Canada. I am a professional pilot. I think those rules are ridiculous That is all!

[@crooker2]

But isn't is easier to fly professionally now than it was before? I'm only getting into droning (video) and not having to file an SFOC for every job is liberating isn't it? Looking forward to hearing your take on it as a professional.

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

I can understand that drone pilots need to act responsibly and require some basis knowledge of the possible risks but I agree fully with you!

[@TheWayneReport]

@archibald tuttle :::: Agreed 100%. It should be simplified for anything under 1Kg (~2lbs)

[@perrys9872]

Even in the netherlands its better

[@princefpv1]

i live here 2 i got my basic i love ripping my fpv freestyle drone 2 much

[@arturomorales7440]

Imagine being a free man having to ask permission from your master

[@hcic8738]

The beginning wuz bleeping EPIC!🤣😂🤣😂 Ur like the Deadpool of vlogging about drones

[@tonyb5663]

i am glad i watched this as i was actually going to buy a drone today XD well. more funds for lenses.

[@FeedScrn]

So you were going to buy a drone.. but you don't have good lenses? Or is it that you have good lenses... but you would like better lenses? If so... can you share what you are getting? Are they replacements for existing lenses, or additionals?

[@swrcPATCH]

he said canada you idiot. and another time, canada sux

[@mbt66]

@@swrcPATCH he might be Canadian.

[@marcotizer]

This is why DJI created the Mavic Mini 1/2. :)

[@TheOfficialBlvckSpider]

Cuz of the weight?

[@Soulreclaimer65]

@@TheOfficialBlvckSpider yes it’s under the limit

[@MauricioHernandez-st8su]

Exactly. I got a mini2 i live in monteal, i fly my drone everyday. Without problam. not once.

[@Letnan8100]

@@MauricioHernandez-st8su watch out for the airport tho. I live about an hour and a half away from Montréal next to an airport and I have to be quite careful with my drone

[@MauricioHernandez-st8su]

@Nathan Kropf hello where do you live. I have a mini2 but i want mavic mini.

[@philipjdry1234]

So basically a camping trip to the middle of no where to fly your drone?

[@Buckarooskiczek]

The video production on this channel is more than outstanding…big kudos to the writer and editor.

[@Freiheit1232]

Man.... Thank god for those cones.... I couldn't imagine the damage that could be done if those 4 in high cones didn't notify the public of the imminent danger.

[@othyagocarvalho]

The real question is : what the hell happened to his hair ?! Been offline for a month and I'm in shock !

[@codychoe]

i can't agree more.

[@jo2lovid]

But someone could trip over the cone. That piece of plastic MUST constitute a hazard!

[@MannyCAM]

All eyes on the dude flying the drone marked by those bright cones.

[@TheNiteNinja19]

That's kind of a shame because I would imagine Canada's got some of the most picturesque places you can fly a drone.

[@ClearAdventure]

It so does!

[@andreasprott2182]

It was anyway forbidden to fly drones in National Parks ;-)

[@DylanTaylor]

yeah.we do

[@kazzhulse]

You could just take photos :)

[@johnjohn3241]

Joen Delfiero can’t take a picture of a national park?

[@richr108]

I am so very happy I live in the USA as a part107 licensed sUAS pilot. The FAA is continuing to make drone operations easier for licensed pilots by using common sense. Easy automated operational clearance via AirMap with the FAA. All in all, a simple process from start to finish.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

And largely I think that is because people need to have a kneejerk reaction to not comply before compliance. For example the BATFE approved braces for pistol builds only because people so many people were making unregistered SBR so the BATFE was forced to compromise. If you have a population that immediately complies with government regulations, then there is no incentive for the government to bend backwards for people.

[@CkVega]

I'm so glad the CAA in the UK seem to roughly be following the FAA.

[@RezaQin]

@@DaveSmith-cp5kj Don't be naive, no one was making unregistered SBRs with braces.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@RezaQin lmao you actually believe that? You are joking right?

[@justanotheryoutuber5228]

F the ffa and you sir

[@tristanhouleiphone]

Hahaha love this video! Peter did you get your liscence?

[@speedf7]

CANADA - "makes flying a drone almost impossible" -------2 weeks later----------- Peter - "moves to europe' XDDDDD

[@izoyt]

no go, eu is or will be the same.

[@ByeByeWifi]

@@izoyt GREECE IS FREE EVERYWHERE...I am GREEK HAHAH AND IT WILL BE FREE ..

[@alloop]

In Germany, we can't fly drones since 5 years or so...

[@visualkeysk7392]

@@izoyt that's true...

[@fuzi36]

Sorry, I don't speak English well. In Europe it is forbidden to fly in Hungary and there is no possibility of examinations. And they will never officially release drone flying :-(

[@deebea6364]

The other day we were almost hit by someone in a car who decided to drive on the footpath to overtake a car at speed in a car travelling over the speed limit ... but it seems like there are stricter laws for drones than giant metal cars that constantly travel in close proximity to people

[@jaysonrees738]

This has been the point I've been making lately. Imagine if you had to do a pre-drive checklist, write down the path which you plan to take, have a co-driver who has also been trained, and report it if so much as a pebble gets launched at your windshield. You also have to broadcast your location to the public in case you're breaking any laws so the public can find and report you. All to drive for fun. In case you're lost, I just described the FAA, AMA CBO, and new Remote ID recreation rules, but on a car.

[@serophots7589]

"Runway 038" No. Runway numbers don't go that detailed, they round to nearest ten so Runway 03. If you meant Runway 38, they don't go beyond 36 because 360 degrees.

[@AliXerri]

Going through the process of becoming an advanced pilot opened up a lot of doors for me personally. I personally tried looking online for a complete step by step process on how to get fully licensed in Canada and found a lot of fragmented vids. I ended up making my own FULL tutorial on HOW TO GET A DRONE LIECNE and hopefully it can help anyone out who wants to be able to fly a drone over 250 grams in Canada, safe and legally!

[@MyFriendlyPup]

I didnt study just googled the test questions and passed. :)

[@patrickbotros5807]

I am a Canadian living in Quebec…….. Our governement is CRAZY with these rules!!!!!! Amazing work and content Peter, keep it coming!!!

[@BrucePritchett]

From where I sit (a very red state in the US) your government is just crazy, period.

[@Jay-zc7iq]

Sell drones buy bird of prey , attach go pro and the batteries don’t run out 👍

[@iforgotmyusername0]

lol

[@kamasutraninjagrus]

Apparently they train birds of prey to take out drones near airports in the Netherlands 😮

[@lainchanb___k1244]

so where does the GoPro get its power? From birds ass?

[@Jay-zc7iq]

kamasutraninja that they do and very efficient at it too

[@greggoa7857]

Pete! I'm not sure if you've updated this, but the basic is actually pretty easy to get. I spent an afternoon studying and it wasn't that hard. Of course it is limited, 100 meters from any people is pretty damn far away.. alas...

[@tdawg385]

100m is stupid. At least in the States it's just 25ft or about 8m.

[@gunnsteinnjonsson7449]

I enjoyed watching this video when I saw it two years ago after l got my drone, but when l saw it now, l thought it was hilarious hahaha 🤣 Great video.

[@JesseDriftwood]

At this point it seems easier to just become a helicopter pilot like Chris than just to fly a drone.

[@NomadicJulien]

It's $30k to be an helicopter pilot

[@tumbling]

@@NomadicJulien But the same test :P

[@stanleycen1200]

if you do check out the information, it's really not that difficult to get the certificate. it's a 35 question test that you need 60% to pass. :)

[@poneyfeathersart1442]

Might as well.

[@JTsEntrepreneurChannel]

Recently enjoyed my first helicopter ride. Pilot said anyone who can walk without tripping can fly one. Thoughts????

[@jonassalk1387]

Do they realise there's birds out there flying around in controlled airspace, with no licence? Not good news Canukkistan.

[@TannerNoller]

Good point...

[@mclovin583]

Yeah. They shoot them.

[@showspotter]

laughed way too hard at this.

[@lukezacharias3245]

LMAO

[@Tomysit416]

This is real discrimination and racist XD

[@dshudson]

The moto of my state in the US is "live free or die" flying my drone falls under the living part 😀

[@therunningaway8348]

great moto Cheers from Lombardia Italia

[@oeuil2011]

So do birds need licenses? You know, animals that fly that weigh about the same as your average drone that you can’t communicate with and aren’t predictable.

[@Sterlin876]

Don't forget said birds take down planes on take off thus delaying flights.

[@christiangrant2931]

It's almost as if we actually do take measures to prevent birds from colliding with planes, and that an animal that can't take responsibility for its actions is different from a human that can.

[@TouchnEdit]

This is so funny, I thought we have hard laws in Germany, but his is just too funny😂

[@hasnainaslam537]

You're also from Germany?

[@hasnainaslam537]

Hä! Ich bin auch in NRW. Haha

[@hasnainaslam537]

@Twarx Grüße dich

[@philippj.9214]

Grüße aus Lübeck

[@hasnainaslam537]

@@philippj.9214 Danke. Ich bin aus Gevelsberg

[@FotoFinn]

"Tomorrow I'll start eating healthy" - Me everyday 😂

[@JTsEntrepreneurChannel]

Been there dude. At least once per day hahahaha

[@johndrg1132]

Don't remind me

[@WeekendWarrior604]

Lol same! I got recommended Only Human about a guy addicted to Cheeseburgers so guess where I just came from...😂

[@AlanHearnshaw]

*every day

[@MichaelSuperbacker]

0:25 But I want to fly a drone legally in Canada! How am I supposed to get all my footage of the beautiful landscape???

[@joeylepore]

I watched this video when it was originally posted, 2019. Today, September 16th 2021, I just passed my FAA exam and am now certified to fly. BUT...more importantly, I now know WTF I'm doing. For anyone who wants to fly the right way, I highly recommend learning all there is to know. You'll be happy you did.

[@notkrisponce6088]

How does one get started?

[@biker932012]

@@notkrisponce6088 the channel '51 Drones' has some good videos pertaining to some of the basic rules to follow while operating drones.

[@AlliandWill]

In January I started to go through everything; I made a couple YT vids on the upcoming laws that are now in effect. There's SOOO much info and Transport Canada doesn't provide much help. After many hours of scavenging the internet for info, I was able to pass the basic exam and the advanced exam. They are not easy at all.. So many irrelevant questions. That being said, there's some good news, so hopefully this helps: I spoke directly with Transport Canada several times over the last few months and they said most people don't realize that with just the basic operations certificate (Which requires you to pass an online exam only), you can fly in the majority of the areas in Canada. With the basic operations certificate you can even fly at night now if your drone has proper lighting; you can fly over roads and cars too. You still cannot fly over people with the basic certificate, or in controlled airspace, or in any national park, or higher than 400 feet, or near airports/helipads, but other than that, any place outside of the areas that have airports or helipads you can fly legally with the basic certificate. You don't even need insurance anymore under the new laws. The basic is for uncontrolled areas, and the advanced is for controlled areas. You don't need to be in contact with Air Traffic Control if you're flying in uncontrolled areas (Class G airspace and some class F airspace.) There are some other rules that are a bit ridiculous like you have to wait 12 hours after consuming even 1 beer before flying, even though you can legally drive if you wait an hour after 1 beer. You also have to keep records of your flights, but the DJI app keeps those records in app, so it's kind of a grey area for HOW to keep those records. The one thing I'm frustrated with is that after 2 years, you need to 'update your knowledge', but you can ONLY do so by taking some sort of Transport Canada approved course, or program, which is expensive! Several hundred dollars it looks like. Hopefully this gets changed because it makes no sense; to fly in the first 2 years you just have to pass the basic exam, then 2 years later you have to pay for a course?? haha

[@manuelrota6268]

Great Info Alli and Will, could you tell how much did you pay for the Basic Exam Certification?

[@AlliandWill]

@@manuelrota6268 The good news is we can probably just say 'Sorry' and we'll be on our way. haha

[@ellobo1326]

The greedy bastards want to give people time to invest in one or more expensive drones, counting on them then willingly forking over the fee. In the end……… it’s all about revenue !

[@User_Unknown_15]

Wow thanks for all this information 🙏

[@StonyRC]

If the new legislation was created in reaction to careless and thoughtless drone pilots, what on earth makes anyone think that that type of person will comply with licencing and registration?

[@Metroqt9]

So True...I know a few filmmakers flying drones right now who do NOT have any sort of licensing

[@gblyndensrandomreviews]

Exactly!

[@gblyndensrandomreviews]

And Action! Media Or clue about how that works.

[@bugsy742]

@@Anthony-yz3vj exactly 👍

[@catherineharris4746]

Wow I'm surprised that there isn't any idiots trying to justify any of those dumb regulations on this thread😂👍👍

[@brodybestluck]

This is so sad, but also one of my fav videos of yours

[@masongluth6759]

Wow this was awesome! Nice edits and commentary

[@masongluth6759]

Actually so inspiring I’m commenting again lmao! Great work man, really appreciate the video🤙🏽

[@qvoorhorst]

Maybe develope a 249 gram drone for photographers?

[@JTsEntrepreneurChannel]

I'm convinced this will happen, and probably very soon. Technology in the drone world has come so far this decade, and I am willing to bet we're going to see some CRAZY stuff coming up to make it safer. Can't wait!

[@kimfilms371]

GIVE THIS MAN A RAISE!!!!

[@mcmediaandfilm]

It's already here google cinewhoop and check the footage of a craft indoors with go pro 7 on board this is the future .

[@Travelwithchris]

right! aha

[@woods1dj]

if they do develop the 249 gram photo drone, the NEW weight limit will be 199 grams ETC...

[@pvtcrunk247]

I was wondering why DJI has been so locked on too the under 250g .. hah I thought it was a fpv thing , I'm sure that has a tad to do with it but the mini 2 doesn't even have any assisted as far as modes like follow me ect.. 4k camera tho picture is not bad . I also realize Im watching this a year later and I don't know when the first mini released. Keep flying 🤘

[@Braddeman]

It’s basically our part 107 test. Learning cloud formations what turbulent air is how to read maps. Reading frequencies and obstacles On the map. Weight distribution and night flying. They talk about the altimeter and setting it based off the barometric pressure of the metars but never saw it on the test. Think learning that is more about understanding AGL and MSL.

[@paul2d]

Out of control shootings in Toronto in December. Government response: kill the market for drones. In other words, big problem: do nothing. Little problem: government over-reach.

[@frankryan8100]

Paul Dowden I thought Canada didn’t have any shootings because you can’t buy “assault” rifles? That’s what they tell us down here in the states. 🤔

[@paul2d]

@@frankryan8100 Shooters only need devices that shoot bullets. That means that there is a whole lot of fertile territory for shooters other than assault rifles. Most firearms used in shootings here are illegally owned. And used.

[@jeremyboyce1537]

Guns are guns ,who said anything about assault rifles ,you getting cocky Mr.Paul Dowden?

[@SilverJigProductions]

@@jeremyboyce1537 ...literally the comment above him? 🤔😂

[@jeremyboyce1537]

Sorry Paul Dowden,that was directed to Frank Ryan.Trying to get Cocky around here.

[@EmileKool]

So for drones, we'll call your country, Can('t)ada

[@stenndefrel448]

this deserves a like :D

[@EmileKool]

@@stenndefrel448 haha thanks! :D

[@RobertMacCready]

I think you mean Can't T Duh

[@EmileKool]

@@RobertMacCready haha you upgraded my joke. cheers :)

[@hustletradinginvesting8453]

This is so hilarious.. Good job on the editing and video.

[@willbart1236]

Good content. And as a video production, you did a great job.

[@toddwalsh3332]

you can blame the few for this. A forest fire crew was grounded in BC because a yahoo flying a drone taking video of the fire. That is just one example.

[@shmaknapublar]

I used to blame the idiots who acted carelessly, but it's really the people acting with intent that are causing the problems. There are two groups, the people lobbying the government for strict regulation, and the activists/terrorists who use them to make political statements or to shut down infrastructure like the criminals who caused the Gatwick closure. There isn't much you can do about the latter, but the lobbyists can be defeated if money is focused in the right direction. Recently the AMA, the US model aircraft association, divulged that it was industry lobbyist working for the big tech companies who were trying to shut down the public's access to our own airspace, simply so they didn't have to work around the hobbyists. They pretty much wanted to bull doze their way into the below 400 ft range and completely take over without having to worry about those who have been using it safely for decades. But they are finding out how much bite is in our bark. So far, our little organization has managed to keep a seat at the table against some of the most powerful corporations on the planet. Canada's hobby community needs access to good lobbyists and advisors to keep the wolves at bay. Start hating on those responsible for the new regs instead of fellow flyers who are too stupid to get out of their own way. I'll bet Canada's new regs were pushed by Amazon, Google, etc. They are your real enemies, unless getting your pizza delivered by air is more important than flying your model aircraft/drones.

[@bmtours]

@@shmaknapublar Gatwick closure was a cover story. There is no actual evidence that there was actually a drone. Do your research. This was obviously a cover story when they brought out sharp-shooters. It was yet more demonizing of our hobby. Canada's laws aren't that bad as a 250 gram limit is still tons of fun to fly.

[@TheForge10]

Happens many times in Aus.

[@jlo51500]

So let me get this straight, you can take a 10-minute written test that's mostly common sense 10 minute drive around with someone to evaluate you and then drive around a 6000 pound vehicle on the same road as children on bicycles but you need a 30 hour class to fly a drone? Hmmm

[@bobisonline]

Can you say "soccer moms"?! Or perhaps "karens" in today's lingo!

[@MD-gz5yw]

Most likely it has a lot to do with what they are rolling out in the future. None of this would stop me getting a drone because I think we will be needing one in the near future.

[@davidthompson3136]

Bob from DDare Yep!!! “Karen”. “Soccer Mom”. And here come the Word Police ....... 😳😉🤟 😎💥🚀🚀🚀💥💥💥

[@joshr7781]

Flying a drone in shared airspace is a little bit more dangerous....

[@1bdmilkman]

It's all about the Benjamins........

[@Jeep4X]

Yep, it happened in the states. But the course requirements don't seem as intense as in Canada. I could be wrong on that. And have no idea what requirements a Canadian would have to have go fly a drone down there.

[@sumdood2035]

Apparently now in the USA you have to be be certified as a HAM radio technician (if using FPV), have part 107, and register the aircraft.

[@oibal60]

They've killed a hobby.

[@mikedaroche9478]

Actually it's people that use drones for illegitimate reasons that have brought all this about. Drones are a very cool hobby but some people use them to invade people's privacy and or snoop on private property. I have an old friend that recently discovered a crashed drone in his back yard. He downloaded the data from the camera and the operator was flying the drone at rooftop levels into people's back yards. The owner has yet to show up at his door asking for it back and if they're smart, they won't.

[@actualideas8078]

Mike Daroche you’re an idiot. The reason for the laws is so we don’t find all the secret government bunkers

[@actualideas8078]

Mike Daroche you want to talk about invasion of privacy? Listen to Edward Snowden

[@stephenpowstinger733]

Most drone crashes in sensitive private property are likely due to high winds blowing it off course, not intentional space invasion.

[@dieselbourbon3728]

@@mikedaroche9478 These rules don't address privacy so it's not about that. It's about control... period.

[@miloufrance]

Canada government: Drones are too drangerous, we got some weed for you .

[@4486xxdawson]

Smoke some weed and go get a rc helicopter

[@jeremyboyce1537]

Is Canada the only ones that legalized it ?

[@hawkboy000]

sportster davidson I have a Goblin 570 that I'm trying to sell

[@RubiixCat]

​@Zi Kun ZengSo are cannabis and alcohol, and marijuana has more benefits than both of those. The data linking cannabis to being a "gateway drug" is mostly based on correlation, so in that sense gun ownership is a "gateway" to homocide.

[@RubiixCat]

@Zi Kun Zeng I see your comprehension skills are incredibly lacking, since it seems you understood literally nothing of what I said. EDIT: I realise now that my points don't make much sense on this comment. I was kinda merging this comment and the one saying "My neighbour can shoot a gun all day long, but I can't fly a drone over my own house....." in my head. My bad.

[@boyzindahood6317]

I love your videos and love seeing familiar areas

[@TEAMSOTO]

Guys do a sweepstakes this way we get a chance to fly your drones in New York hahahahaha

[@DanielJungblut]

Germany: "We have the craziest laws about drones" ... Canada: "Hold my beer"

[@malo6748]

was gonna say the same ^^ just a lil correction, our laws arent crazy, they r just stupid. Tschau mit V

[@benjaminuffermann]

tahahaha 😅 ab 01.01. wirds auch unlustig bei uns...

[@beorn4625]

@ Benjamin ja das wird echt scheiße, ich darf dann den Führerschein machen. Na toll

[@benjaminuffermann]

@@beorn4625 weil Du sie geschäftlich nutzt oder wegen dem Gewicht?

[@beorn4625]

@@benjaminuffermann gewicht

[@zpokie123]

And dont forget that you need to wear RayBan aviators

[@serdar_k]

And wear a leather jacket 🙄

[@jethrotull5847]

They are clearing the skies for Amazon delivery drones and you can bet they won’t have any such restrictions.

[@Chicawigg]

What’s the microphone you using, it’s pretty nice and clear

[@usapaw5700]

Start a petition to roll back the restrictions. Ultra-light aircraft went through a period of heavy restrictions until knowledgeable people stepped in and lobbied for reasonable rules.

[@Francois_Dupont]

UL are still fully restricted in canada. only things like paraglider and stuff are less severe and even then you need a licence.

[@Chris-hr8yz]

@@Francois_Dupont so an actual aircraft is safer than a toy drone? Stupid old fkrs making our laws and restrictions.

[@drkrd1]

if you live out in the middle of nowhere with no other housing in sight then you can do whatever the hell you want with your drone.

[@maridkamuju9316]

Yessir! Anyone who comes on my property to tell me I can't do something that is not affecting others rights will end up severely disappointed.

[@48jerrybiker]

@@maridkamuju9316 dead 💀

[@sierraecho884]

I feel you, same in Germany. They basically killed my hobby. This is how a "free" country looks like ...

[@garapixel1607]

I am not aware of any new rules in Germany, what did they think of now?

[@archardor3392]

@@garapixel1607 You need to take a test that requires you to invest about 4 hours watching videos and doing mock exams on common sense topics. For example, you are hungover after a night of drinking and lack of sleep, will you fly your drone over this open festival with hundreds of visitors or call it a day and rest? If you decided to fly the drone, those rules and regulations were set up because of you.

[@markmd9]

What is even more ridiculous is that Canada is such a big country of wildness most of which is uninhabited.

[@SDSunriser]

From the video title, I thought he was fined $5K...

[@lionel.mukendi]

Same!

[@nuclearmanful]

Welcome to click bate

[@JimmyHTX2010]

yup this is definitely a click bate.

[@billcarriveau]

All youtubers lie hard for clicks

[@clarktferrill]

Klick Bait..

[@martymartian9820]

I sold my 3 Phantoms because I knew this was coming back in June. Now I have a Mini to fill the void. Most drone owners were hobbyists. A lot of people try it for awhile then it sits in the closet. For me, I don’t live in a city, I love photography and the aerial perspective I can get for cheap, as opposed to hiring a helicopter. So for the type of causal flying I do, I would be damned before I took a stupid, overkill course. Thankfully the Mini came along for people like me. Even if I was willing to take a course, there is no way I would be putting all my info on my drone so someone could sue me. THis is too much.. When Canada introduced the boater Licencing program, a 16 year old could take an online, multiple choice, test and in a few hours, take his card and go buy a 180hp supercharged PWC and drive 80 mph on a crowded lake. But fly a little drone, no way.

[@wreckdproject]

Fpv

[@zonk1477]

@@wreckdproject these laws kill FPV drones.

[@zonk1477]

Just wait next they will be requiring us to carry mandatory liability insurance, in case the drone hits someone or damages property.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

@@zonk1477 Government destroys everything it touches.

[@iterpretator]

@@zonk1477 like in Germany right now ? 😉

[@deafpilot6040]

1:20, Runway 038? Nah, you mean runway 03, which is at around a 30 degree heading (not exactly 30 degrees usually because of the way the earth changes), it is impossible for there to be a Runway 38 because there is only 360 degrees in a circle, hence why the maximum heading you can achieve is Heading of 360. hence why there can be a Runway 36, but not a runway 38 because there is no heading of 380 degrees.

[@pigmier]

great cinematography man

[@scenic_shoots]

so basically the part107 here in the US, i went through all that for my part107

[@renecardoir7553]

Exactly what I was thinking too. Somehow it sounds more restrictive, so I wonder, as a Part 107 pilot, if we could fly in Canada...?

[@thebeardfpv162]

And that is all changing again. Your part 107 is changing now as well. I have a 333 exemption and a Part-107 and it's getting ridiculous.

[@scenic_shoots]

@@thebeardfpv162 wow, i guess when my part 107 expires i wont renew it

[@thebeardfpv162]

@@scenic_shoots they are making it hard to want to. The new US regs are getting interesting. I started flying FPV a few years ago.. no GPS, no software.. I fly whenever and where ever I want to now (not being stupid, and usually in the middle of nowhere) way more fun.

[@scenic_shoots]

@@thebeardfpv162 guess i should get into fpv then haha

[@MaximPodbereznyy]

Canada: Legalize drugs - yes! Flying drones - NO!

[@henrik3129]

Yea and why is that? Simple question with a simple answer. Cheap drones bought and used by idiots with no common sense.

[@MaximPodbereznyy]

@@henrik3129 of course! Drugs are usually bought by highly intelligent people with high level of responsibility and they are absolutely safe for others.. Dude, I saw people under influence and I tried to stay away from them, because they are unpredictable like black grizzly bears. One moment they love you, a second later they are ready to stub a knife in your neck

[@katarishigusimokirochepona6611]

@The Compiler In practical terms, very similar. In the case of cannabis, literally legalized. OP's point, methinks, is that Canada is indulgent to druggies but punishes entrepreneurs, drone hobbyists, etc.

[@digitalproducts669]

What have these 2 things to do with each other? Nonsense trigger-trolling...

[@andrewbatson9710]

Welcome to th "free" country of Canada

[@Skyhi.Visuals]

I still fly my dpi fpv around Toronto ... I can fly anywhere just not downtown or by airport .. I haven't had an issue by lakeshore / port credit

[@CareyP]

omg funny video! never knew you canadians had such a good sense of humor!

[@Kev_L]

pros about this.... drone pilot for hiring " does event's, weddings, party's, youtubers that need a drone filmer" yeah pretty much just opened up a new job title for photographers.

[@davidcrunchy4705]

Kevin's_Adventures24 I think you’re on to something!

[@cheeeeezewizzz]

Well if I every feel a need to go to CANADA!

[@SunfireGTX25]

Depends on the event. For Any public events, you'll need an SFOC which takes roughly 2 weeks to apply/obtain.

[@chrisogrady28]

The import part no one has paid attention to is at 2:57 BEFORE this there was already stupid rules in Canada where anyone could fly a drone but you weren't allowed within like 9 miles of any airport or helipad or something stupid, that basically rules out all remotely populated areas. Now you need the licence but you can fly near controlled airspace which you couldn't do before.

[@KardosoMedia]

I honestly prefer the new laws...they are better then what we had before

[@noregretsyet]

That's right - before June 2019 anyone could fly nowhere. After June 2019 a few people can fly pretty well anywhere. I just got my Advanced ticket last week so good to go!

[@aramriley7062]

That’s crazy!!! In the US when the laws first came out……I was able to get my drone registration/ permit for $5 and that’s all I needed. No test or anything just pay the dues and they issued me a registration permit and number that I had to keep on me during flights.

[@tdawg385]

You are now responsible to take a test. But it's very easy and you can't fail.

[@akash.randhawa]

I live in Canada and got the Mavic Mini 2 yesterday. So excited to get some awesome footage 😃

[@JoshFromPerth]

Australia allows you to fly up to 150Kgs as a hobby, non-commercially and 2.5kgs commercially under the "excluded" category without any bother. 255g for Canada's "Excluded" category equivalent sounds even more ridiculous than the already ridiculously tight Australian laws - what a shame.

Peter - welcome to Sweden. You can stay at our place 😋🥳👍 Those rules are INSANE!! Better to just throw your gopro in the air and hope for some Nice shots 🤣

[@lucasnehoray8011]

Good idea🤣

[@Siamect]

In Sweden publishing aerial photography is banned and you need to get every little video approved by domänverket before you publish.

[@Eddyithink]

ATTACH THE GOPRO TO AN HELIUM BALLOON ahahhaha

[@jetjitters6474]

Time to invent the 30 meter Selfie GoFly Stick

[@lalotong]

😂😂😂😂

[@FloridaWaterAdventures]

Canadian geese have all immigrated to America so they don't have to register with the Canadian government. We now have all your geese and we want your bacon too.

[@JoelFreck]

Can you fly with a drone under 250? like the Dji mini 3 or does it apply to all Drones?