S2E20 - Want to Help or Just Get Fined? The Right (and Wrong) Way to Fly Near Wildfires in Canada

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 pilots — and some reckless ones — fly near wildfires and put lives, aircraft, and missions at risk. Don’t be one of them.

This episode gives you the legal, safety, and operational guidance to understand when and where drones can operate near wildfires — and how to do it safely and legally under Transport Canada rules.

You’ll learn:

• The strict Transport Canada regulations and NOTAM restrictions that apply near wildfire zones

• Why unauthorized drone flights are extremely dangerous — and can delay critical firefighting efforts

• How to obtain proper permissions through SFOCs or wildfire response authorities

• What equipment, training, and coordination are required for legal RPAS wildfire support

• Real-world examples of enforcement actions and fines — and how to avoid becoming a headline

If you’re considering flying near a wildfire, or supporting response teams, this episode is your essential briefing — because when it comes to wildfires, ignorance is not an excuse.

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