S2E58 - This One Missed Notice Could Ground Your Drone: Mastering NOTAMs in Canada

In Season 2 Episode 58 of Sky Commander Academy, we break down the most overlooked — but legally essential — part of Canadian drone flight planning: NOTAMs. One Notice to Airmen can make or break your mission, and if you're not checking them… you're flying blind.

Transport Canada takes NOTAM awareness seriously for Advanced RPAS certification — and so should you.

You’ll learn:

• What a NOTAM is, why it’s issued, and where to find them

• How to interpret Canadian NOTAM formats (and avoid misreading critical airspace restrictions)

• Real-world examples of drone flights shut down due to missed NOTAMs

• The difference between NOTAMs and airspace maps — and why you need both

• Step-by-step guide to checking NOTAMs using NAV Drone and NAV Canada sources

• How NOTAMs apply to events, VIP flights, wildfire zones, and temporary no-fly areas

• The exact expectations Transport Canada has for RPAS pilots in relation to NOTAM compliance

By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools and confidence to build NOTAM checks into your pre-flight workflow like a pro.

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