New federal regulations mean keep drones away from air traffic
KAMLOOPS — Love them or hate them, they are here to stay. Drones are becoming an increasingly common fixture in our airspace. Whether they are used by professionals like photographers and videographers, or by recreational fliers just looking to have some fun, in recent years there have been many close calls between drones and commercial airlines, causing concern about the safety risk they pose to the public. New regulations introduced by Transport Canada this week could ground drones in urban areas for good.
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While flying drones is a fun way for some folks to unwind, Transport Canada gave its drone regulations some teeth this week.