Blog & news — Drones and regulation
Regulation, RPAS operations, compliance and HighCloud insights.
April 12, 2026
The HighCloud website: RPAS operations, Horizon, CESATP training, and the CAR Part IX guide
How our site brings together structure & compliance, sectors, Horizon, CESATP training, the CICAR program, and an educational guide to CAR Part IX — in French and English.
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February 2, 2026
What businesses need to know before integrating RPAS in 2026
Integrating RPAS into your business in Canada—regulatory compliance, risk management and RPAS operations.
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December 14, 2025
NAV Drone: what you really need to understand before using it (per NAV CANADA / Unifly terms of use)
NAV Drone is a key tool for pilots in Canada, but its legal framework is strict. Liability, $50 cap, indemnification, data ownership: the essentials.
Read articleSeptember 25, 2025
Basic, advanced or level 1 certificate: why an operational structure is always required
Getting a pilot certificate and registering your drone is only the first step. The CARs require a structured organization of operations—and the new level 1 certificate reinforces this requirement.
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September 19, 2025
Unrecognized payloads: why a new declaration is required under Transport Canada's Standard 922
Adding or modifying a payload not recognized by the manufacturer can invalidate the declaration of compliance. Circular CI No. 922-001 and Standard 922 set out the requirements.
Read articleJune 1, 2025
Geomagnetic storms: an invisible risk for drones
Geomagnetic storms can disrupt GPS, compass and drone communications. Here's why to factor them in before every flight.
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March 20, 2025
David Leblanc on the Best podcast: airspace management and drone operations
Our president David Leblanc was invited on the Best podcast to discuss UTM Canada, HighCloud services, and drone regulations in Canada.
Read articleFebruary 1, 2025
HighCloud news 2025
Update on regulatory developments, our operations and the CESATP centre.
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January 15, 2025
RPAS compliance in practice
How a structured RPAS organization manages authorizations, risk and traceability day to day.
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Our Radio Canada interview: HighCloud's support for SOPFEU
Radio Canada invited HighCloud to share its operational support for SOPFEU. Watch the interview on our aerial support for wildfire operations.
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January 25, 2023
Mapping with RPAS
Remotely piloted aircraft (RPAS) mapping has become one of the most important tools in the mapping industry today, offering precision, coverage and reduced costs.
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