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Leon Hiebert replied to Calvin Reich's discussion When is a UAV reguired to have a SFOC in Canada? Blurred Lines between persoanl use and Commercial use
"It's suspect imo.  Is there a limit to how many applications can be submitted in a given period? IE: application dates Nov 1, 2, 3, 4..10. Flight dates Dec 1,2,3,4..10?"
Jul 9, 2014
Leon Hiebert replied to Calvin Reich's discussion When is a UAV reguired to have a SFOC in Canada? Blurred Lines between persoanl use and Commercial use
"Further to blanket SFOCs and the 20 day waiting period:
http://nanaimohomes.com/Blog/tabid/573/entryid/1195/warning-from-th...

I found an interesting article from someone in the business using the "Problem, reaction, solution" technique to thwart…"
Jul 9, 2014
Leon Hiebert replied to Calvin Reich's discussion When is a UAV reguired to have a SFOC in Canada? Blurred Lines between persoanl use and Commercial use
"Understood. This conversation never happened... "
Jul 7, 2014
Leon Hiebert replied to Calvin Reich's discussion When is a UAV reguired to have a SFOC in Canada? Blurred Lines between persoanl use and Commercial use
"I'm looking at the MAAC member registration and about to submit after purchase. What can I expect once I've done this?

Thanks"
Jul 7, 2014
Leon Hiebert replied to Calvin Reich's discussion When is a UAV reguired to have a SFOC in Canada? Blurred Lines between persoanl use and Commercial use
"Getting back to "recreational" use, just to be clear, no SFOC required to fly one around and practice?"
Jul 7, 2014
Leon Hiebert replied to Calvin Reich's discussion When is a UAV reguired to have a SFOC in Canada? Blurred Lines between persoanl use and Commercial use
"I see. This does pose a problem. The blanket comes once you've proved yourself to TC? What do they require? Multiple SFOCs over a given time without incident? Footage of your expert skills?"
Jul 7, 2014
Leon Hiebert replied to Calvin Reich's discussion When is a UAV reguired to have a SFOC in Canada? Blurred Lines between persoanl use and Commercial use
"Great. Your answers are very helpful. I also found TC state that there are no "fully autonomous UAVs" and the time of that writing was 2008. The regulations are behind in times but could be used to our advantage. 
As for insuring the Phantoms, I…"
Jul 7, 2014
Leon Hiebert replied to Calvin Reich's discussion When is a UAV reguired to have a SFOC in Canada? Blurred Lines between persoanl use and Commercial use
"Approval time is also a concern. A real life scenario may require multiple same day/week/month bookings to schedule with clients. How can one logistically plan scheduling when applications are backlogged? "
Jul 7, 2014
Leon Hiebert replied to Calvin Reich's discussion When is a UAV reguired to have a SFOC in Canada? Blurred Lines between persoanl use and Commercial use
"Thanks, will look into  MAAC. Also, reading more, TC states that autonomous UAVs are not allowed in Canada. 
I'm specifically interested in the Phantom Vision Plus which does have autonomous ability. Yet, I see them in Canada. Are these models…"
Jul 7, 2014
Leon Hiebert replied to Calvin Reich's discussion When is a UAV reguired to have a SFOC in Canada? Blurred Lines between persoanl use and Commercial use
"I'm in the process of researching the exact same questions prior to purchasing any drone for commercial use. I'm a year late to the thread but I have a serious question regarding the definition of "model aircraft" as per Transport Canada's…"
Jul 7, 2014