S2E65 - Controlled vs. Uncontrolled Airspace: Where Can You Fly—and What’ll Get You Fined?

Not all skies are created equal. If you’re flying drones in Canada and don’t understand the difference between controlled and uncontrolled airspace, you're one airspace incursion away from penalties, investigations—or worse.

In this tactical episode of Sky Commander Academy, we decode the critical differences between controlled and uncontrolled airspace for RPAS operations and explain exactly how it affects your flight planning, pilot certification, and NAV CANADA authorization requirements.

You’ll get clear answers to questions like:
🛫 What counts as controlled airspace—and where do you find it?
🧭 Can you fly in uncontrolled airspace with a Basic Certificate?
📡 When is NAV CANADA authorization mandatory?
🧠 What tools can help you instantly identify your airspace classification in the field?
📉 How does this impact your risk profile, exam questions, and compliance?

Plus, you’ll learn the smart pilot’s strategy for planning missions near controlled zones and avoiding common violations.

🔐 Bonus: Includes downloadable Controlled vs. Uncontrolled Checklist and Flight Authorization Decision Tree at SkyCommander.ca

🎧 Subscribe now—because guessing your airspace is not a plan.
💬 Leave us a review if this episode saved you from a regulatory nightmare!

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