S2E25 - See or Collide: The Detect-and-Avoid Tech Every Advanced Drone Pilot Must Understand

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 longer distances, in more complex environments, and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), your ability to detect and avoid hazards is no longer optional — it’s mission-critical.

This episode gives you a pilot-friendly overview of current DAA capabilities, limitations, and regulatory expectations — so you can plan safer flights and ace the Advanced RPAS Certificate Exam.

You’ll learn:

• The core principles of Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) systems and why they matter

• The difference between cooperative and non-cooperative DAA technologies

• Key sensor types: ADS-B, radar, optical, acoustic, LIDAR — and when each is used

• What Transport Canada currently expects from DAA in different operational contexts

• How to integrate DAA into your flight planning and risk mitigation strategies

Whether you’re preparing for BVLOS operations or enhancing safety in routine flights, this episode gives you the tech knowledge and operational mindset to fly smarter and safer.

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