In an article reported by Larry Pynn of The Vancouver Sun…
Transport Canada and RCMP investigate ‘unmanned air vehicle’ close to commercial flights
Transport Canada and the RCMP are investigating videos posted on YouTube showing an “unmanned air vehicle” flying near Vancouver International Airport (less than 1.5 miles from the approach end of RNW 26R) and over Vancouver Harbour, the site of commercial float-plane operations.
Steve Hughes, a member of the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC) board of directors, said the UAV is clearly not flying in accordance with his organization’s rules.
“This is a totally unacceptable use of such equipment, something we’re trying to prevent,” he said in an interview. “It’s pilots like these who can give the hobby a black eye… ”
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Comparable event reported by 7 News Denver – Drone overflight of the 4/20 rally…
Click the link below to read the article in The Vancouver Sun…
Transport Canada and RCMP investigate ‘unmanned air vehicle’ close to commercial flights
Rich Hanson
AMA Government and Regulatory Affairs