S2E69 -Drone Crash Magnet? How to Outsmart Magnetic Interference and Fly True

🎧 Ever wonder why your drone suddenly veered off course or spiraled out of control?
The culprit might be magnetic interference—and if you don’t understand it, your mission (and drone) could be toast.
In this episode of Sky Commander Academy, we dive into Section 5.2.2 of the Advanced RPAS curriculum:
Magnetic Interference and Compass Use.

Whether you're flying near powerlines, cars, steel rooftops, or natural mineral deposits, this is essential knowledge.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
🧲 What magnetic interference is—and where it hides in plain sight
🛰️ How your RPAS compass works and why it matters for GNSS navigation
⚠️ The dangers of magnetic deviation and how to detect it early
📍 Real-world scenarios where interference almost caused a crash
🔧 How to properly calibrate your compass and WHEN to do it
🏗️ Industrial hazards: flying near rebar, substations, and concrete jungles
🧪 Pro tips for checking magnetic cleanliness of a site before takeoff

We’ll also break down:
✅ What Transport Canada expects you to know for the Advanced exam
✅ Key compass terms like "True North" vs "Magnetic North"
✅ How to interpret your flight app’s compass error warnings
✅ When NOT to trust your heading

💡 If you’ve ever ignored a compass warning… you’re flying on borrowed time.
This episode helps you fly smarter, avoid compass confusion, and keep your drone on course—every time.

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