S2E66 - Flying into Danger: What Drone Pilots MUST Know About Special Use Airspace (SUA)

🚨 Spoiler alert: Not all restricted airspace is labelled “No Fly Zone.”
If you're a drone pilot in Canada, failing to recognize Special Use Airspace (SUA) could land you in a heap of regulatory—or even military—trouble.

In this mission-critical episode of Sky Commander Academy, we break down the 3 major types of SUA every RPAS pilot needs to recognize before wheels up:

🟥 Restricted Airspace – Areas where drones are never allowed without explicit permission (yes, that includes military training zones).
🟨 Advisory Airspace – You can fly here… but should you? Learn how to interpret NOTAMs and manage risk.
🟦 Danger Areas – From artillery zones to aerial weapon ranges, you’ll want to avoid these unless you like surprises.

We cover:
📍 How to identify SUAs on VNCs, NAV Drone, and NOTAMs
🧭 What rules apply for both Basic and Advanced pilots
📡 Why controlled airspace ≠ safe airspace
📲 The exact steps to take if your flight plan intersects with SUA
💥 Real-world scenarios where pilots violated SUA—and the consequences they faced

💡 Pro tip: If you're prepping for your Advanced RPAS exam, mastering SUA isn't optional—it's your ticket to passing and protecting your pilot privileges.

🎧 Don’t just fly blind. Listen in and learn the boundaries that matter.

🛑 Download our free ‘SUA Quick-Reference Map Overlay’ at SkyCommander.ca

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