S2E16 - Your Drone Is Watching — Are You Breaking Privacy Laws Without Knowing It?

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-intentioned pilots can end up in violation of privacy legislation if they don’t understand the rules around what they’re recording and how that data is handled.

This episode helps you fly legally and ethically — so your drone won’t land you in court.

You’ll learn:

• How Canadian privacy laws impact RPAS pilots — and what’s required under both federal and provincialregulations

• What counts as personal information when capturing video, images, or sensor data

• How to plan your flights and manage your data to avoid privacy violations

• The importance of notifying affected parties and respecting privacy expectations in different operational environments

• Real-world case studies where drone operators faced complaints, investigations, or legal action

Whether you’re capturing footage for clients or flying inspection missions, this episode ensures your RPAS program is built on privacy awareness — not privacy risk.

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