S2E51 - Too Many Pilots? Not If You Know This Protocol: Mastering Multi-Crew Drone Operations

In Season 2 Episode 51 of Sky Commander Academy, we take you inside the cockpit of complex drone missions where multiple crew members, observers, and specialists must work as one. Multi-crew operations are where RPAS professionalism levels up — and where the cracks show if you don’t have clear protocols.

Whether you’re managing VOs, payload operators, or second-in-command pilots, mastering RPAS crew coordination is essential for Advanced ops — and it’s a key focus of your Transport Canada flight review.

You’ll learn:

• The standard coordination protocols for multi-crew RPAS operations in Canada

• How to prevent role confusion and command breakdowns

• Real-world examples where poor coordination caused failures — and how pros handled it right

• Tips to brief, delegate, and communicate under pressure

• Observer protocol: how to integrate VOs and crew into live mission workflows

• What your Flight Reviewer expects to see in a multi-crew operation

If you plan to scale up your drone missions, operate in controlled airspace, or lead RPAS teams, this episode gives you the structure and confidence to command the crew and the aircraft.

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