Sky Commander Academy

In Season 2, Episode 31 of Sky Commander Academy, we uncover the life-saving, drone-saving, job-saving feature every Advanced RPAS pilot must understand: Return-to-Home (RTH). It’s built into nearly …

In Season 2, Episode 30 of Sky Commander Academy, we dig into one of the most critical — and often overlooked — parts of your drone's reliability strategy: Power System Redundancy and Failure Mitigat…

In Season 2, Episode 29 of Sky Commander Academy, we go beyond charging to explore the full lifecycle of drone battery care: Battery Management. For Advanced RPAS pilots, mastering battery management…

In Season 2, Episode 28 of Sky Commander Academy, we tackle a topic that’s often underestimated — until disaster strikes: Drone Battery Charging Safety. For Advanced RPAS pilots, proper charging isn’…

In Season 2, Episode 27 of Sky Commander Academy, we tackle a topic every Advanced RPAS pilot must understand: Battery Types — and their risks. Not all batteries are created equal — and using the wro…

In Season 2, Episode 26 of Sky Commander Academy, we explore one of the most important principles behind safe, professional, and legally defensible Advanced RPAS operations — redundancy. Whether you’…

In Season 2, Episode 25 of Sky Commander Academy, we explore one of the fastest-evolving — and legally critical — areas of Advanced RPAS operations: Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) Technologies. As drones fly…

In Season 2, Episode 24 of Sky Commander Academy, we dive into one of the most mission-critical aspects of Advanced RPAS operations — your Communication and Control Systems. These systems form the di…

In Season 2, Episode 23 of Sky Commander Academy, we dive into the heart and nervous system of your drone: the Flight Controller and GPS system. Whether you’re flying autonomous missions or managing …

In Season 2, Episode 22 of Sky Commander Academy, we break down one of the first — and most important — choices every professional RPAS operator faces: Multirotor vs. Fixed-Wing. As an Advanced RPAS …

In Season 2, Episode 21 of Sky Commander Academy, we help you lock in one of the most challenging and heavily weighted parts of the Advanced RPAS Certificate Exam: Air Law, Procedures, and Responsibi…

In Season 2, Episode 20 of Sky Commander Academy, we take on one of the most high-risk — and highly restricted — drone operations in Canada: flying near wildfires. Every year, well-meaning drone pilo…

In Season 2, Episode 19 of Sky Commander Academy, we cover a habit that separates pros from hobbyists — and protects your license, your company, and your clients: documentation and recordkeeping. In …

In Season 2, Episode 18 of Sky Commander Academy, we shine a light on the other side of your drone operations — Transport Canada’s oversight role. If you’re flying Advanced missions or building a pro…

In Season 2, Episode 17 of Sky Commander Academy, we explore the uncomfortable truth behind drone operations in Canada: the fines, penalties, and enforcement actions that can hit pilots who ignore th…

In Season 2, Episode 16 of Sky Commander Academy, we tackle one of the most sensitive — and legally risky — parts of Advanced RPAS operations: privacy laws and data collection. In Canada, even well-i…

In Season 2, Episode 15 of Sky Commander Academy, we pull back the curtain on the NAV CANADA Authorization Process — the gateway to flying legally in Canada’s controlled airspace. If you’re an Advanc…

In Season 2, Episode 14 of Sky Commander Academy, we take you inside the exact process for planning a compliant, professional RPAS flight in controlled airspace — one of the most regulated environmen…

In Season 2, Episode 13 of Sky Commander Academy, we break down the three most high-risk airspace categories every Advanced drone pilot must understand: Prohibited, Restricted, and Controlled airspac…

In Season 2, Episode 12 of Sky Commander Academy, we shine a light on one of the most deceptively simple rules in RPAS operations — the Daylight Operations requirement. Whether you're launching at da…