S2E2 - The CARs That Can Ground You: What Advanced Drone Pilots Need to Know (But Most Don’t)

In Episode 2 of Season 2 of Sky Commander Academy, we dive straight into the regulatory core of Advanced RPAS operations: the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). This isn’t the dry legal stuff — this is the critical knowledge that can determine whether your flight is legal, your drone is safe, and your certificate stays valid.

Whether you're prepping for the Advanced RPAS Certificate or planning a mission in controlled airspace, understanding CARs isn't optional — it's essential.

You’ll learn:

• The drone-specific rules in Part IX of the CARs — and why they matter more at the advanced level

• How Part VI general operating rules apply to RPAS pilots (and the ones you might be breaking without knowing)

• A quick recap of Sections 901 and 903 from Basic ops — and where the legal expectations change

• How CARs regulate flights in controlled airspace, and what that means for advanced authorization

• A clear overview of SFOCs (Special Flight Operations Certificates) — when you need them and how to apply

This episode translates Transport Canada's most important drone laws into plain language — so you can fly smart, safe, and on the right side of the law.

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