How to Read NOTAMs...for Drone Pilots

[@kertef]

Thanks again Don. As someone new to drones who just got a Mavic Mini 2, I can't thank you enough for providing all this information! Keep up the great work

[@DonJoyce]

Glad to hear you are finding my videos helpful, Moname!

[@donarsenault88]

Thanks for this video Don! You used a NOTAM that I asked about last week in the video (Camrose, Alberta). Helped me to understand what I was reading.

[@DonJoyce]

Glad you found this video helpful, Don!

[@PinetreeLine]

Incredible information Don! Thank you for making this very clear for us brother!

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Doug!

[@S01546]

Thank you so much Don for the videos ! Great content Helped me pass my pilot exam!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Shaun!! Glad the videos helped! Safe and happy flying!

[@denisdion6847]

Thanks Don for another great video. I loved the reference to the decoder ring. Keep up the great work on the videos and on the Drone Pilot Canada app.

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Denis!

[@10lauset]

I always enjoy your informative videos. Cheers.

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Laurie! Glad you enjoyed!

[@dirkdiggler3009]

FYI not all forest fires in Canada have associated NOTAMs. Wildfires in Canada have a 5 nautical mile restriction at all times anywhere. Even when a NOTAM is not posted.

[@DonJoyce]

Correct. Here is a video about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGOkY4ubebNoeLM

[@jmcvideodrones]

thanks for the NOTAM explanation.

[@DonJoyce]

Glad you found it helpful, Jeff! BTW, Drone Pilot Canada takes all the nonsense out of this process, by displaying drone-applicable NOTAMs right on the map, with a partially de-coded explanation of what it is, in local time.

[@cecewang6936]

Great information Don!

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, CeCe!

[@BobHerres]

Awesome, Solid content- thank you Don ! - (I may have to watch this one twice :-)

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Bob!

[@나이끼에어개인채널]

Thank for your hack tips. It's really helpful. (I am a Fanshawe college RPS student)

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks! BTW, Drone Pilot Canada now displays drone-related NOTAMs right on the map. No more fussing with lat long nonsense.

[@DimmyV]

Love your videos, continuing education and up to date.

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Dimmy!!

[@BrantAerials]

Good information and a great dedication . . .

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Gary! Yes, I thought the dedication was appropriate given the horrendous situation out west (and here too!), and the hard work these folks do day after day.

[@DarR1299]

Hi Don. I use your awesome app but I found a great website for everyone about METAR and NOTAM in layman's terms but my comment seems deleted by youtube each time i provide details. Hope this one sticks. Windy. Airports are circles

[@DonJoyce]

Comments with links are held by KZbin automatically. I may or may not see them eventually.

[@kingxl10]

Very helpful, I'm off to go read the CAR and AIM documents and then attempt my Basic test!

[@DonJoyce]

You can do it!

[@kingxl10]

@@DonJoyce I passed! Thank you so much :) Next step, Advanced!

[@kingxl10]

@@DonJoyce Also, can you please add DJI Mini 4 Pro to the list of drones in the Drone Pilot Canada app?

[@DonJoyce]

​@@kingxl10 Congratulations on passing!!! The Mini 4 Pro is already in the Drone Pilot Canada app.

[@kingxl10]

@@DonJoyce I am unable to see the Mini 4 or Mini 4 Pro in the app under the DJI Manufacturer list of models. Screenshot: drive.google.com/file/d/1nnrQ_jsSsOsjREwa0ymCbtsrDuvLI4w-/view?usp=sharing Edit: I can now see the Mini 4 Pro in the app :)

[@WWBoardgamer]

Thank you. Another awesome video.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks again!!

[@blessingguy8404]

Blessing guy i'm here once again, i like how you bring us a lot of information 😊😎

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Blessing Guy!

[@grohs775]

Excellent

[@DonJoyce]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@sailingandboating]

Getting ready for Part 107 and I thought you did a marvelous job at explain NOTAMs

[@DonJoyce]

That's great to hear! Good luck on your exam!

[@kalcommodore7010]

Newbie here, so I am confused a little. How, what where, and when questions. So I see an area I want to fly in, how do I find out where I am and how to access the Notam to that area? How do I get a Notam book or link to the Notam web, so I may access the info? Do you already have a practical video on real-life use out in the field before flying? Thank you for your great work btw.

[@DonJoyce]

Hi Kal! All this aviation stuff can be very confusing, so don't worry. The great news is that a lot has changed since I published that video. Most importantly, my Drone Pilot Canada app now displays applicable NOTAMs right on the app's map (answering your where question) and clicking on it gives you clear information about the NOTAMs applicability. Here's the video describing this feature: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHPSgppqrdCBb5Y . The Nav Drone app also shows NOTAMs but offers little/no guidance on what they mean. There is a Nav Canada website for NOTAMs...it should be in the description of the video.

[@kalcommodore7010]

@@DonJoyce Thank you DON, very very helpful.

[@SkyscapeStudio]

Thank you!!

[@DonJoyce]

You're welcome!

[@farhanfouadacca]

Nice video

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Farhan! Hope that's what you were looking for. Rather detailed....and like I said, Drone Pilot Canada takes the heavy lifting out of NOTAMs for drone pilots.

[@Learn2Canoedotca]

2.7?

[@DonJoyce]

Coming soon!!

[@postprod09]

notice to air missions

[@DonJoyce]

Actually that term is applicable in the US only. In Canada, it's still Notice to Airmen.

[@igorgoga7985]

CYKA is a bad word.......

[@DonJoyce]

Ha! I didn't know that, but have just looked it up! Fortunately, it is just an airport code here!

[@igorgoga7985]

@@DonJoyce Don. for advanced certificate, I watch your video series then exam then flight review is it correct, Sir?