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October 4, 2026

How to Get Commercial Drone Contracts in Canada: A 2026 Guide
A drone and a pilot certificate won’t, on their own, win a commercial contract. Getting commercial drone contracts in Canada starts with identifying a client problem and showing how your aerial service can solve it safel…
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September 29, 2026

VLOG #87
Caswell Aviation VLOG #87 - In this VLOG, I try to speak Polish at the beginning and then translate it into English thereafter to explain upcoming drone trade shows that Caswell Aviation will be attending over the next few months:October...
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September 21, 2026

VLOG #86
Caswell Aviation VLOG #86 - This week‘s VLOG discusses emissivity, an important concept related to aerial thermal imagery when conducting inspections.A special thank you and credit goes to the @infraspection institute for the idea to create this VLOG based on...
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September 14, 2026

Drone Photography in Canadian Controlled Airspace 2026
With over 90,000 registered users on the NAV Drone app and more than a thousand flight authorization requests processed every week, the Canadian sky has never been more crowded or more strictly regulated. If you're a pro…
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September 10, 2026

Building a Drone Pilot Portfolio: 2026 Canadian Guide
In 2026, a stunning reel of sunset shots is no longer enough to secure a premium commercial contract in Canada. With over 133,000 Basic Pilot Certificates already issued by Transport Canada, the market is saturated with …
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September 7, 2026

VLOG #85
Caswell Aviation VLOG #85 - This week‘s VLOG is the fourth and final instalment in a multi-part series that discusses the NAV Drone app for filing Basic, Advanced, Level 1 Complex, and SFOC drone flights with Nav Canada (air traffic...
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September 2, 2026

VLOG #84
Caswell Aviation VLOG #84 - This week‘s VLOG is the third instalment in a multi-part series that discusses the NAV Drone app for filing Basic, Advanced, Level 1 Complex, and SFOC drone flights with Nav Canada (air traffic control in...
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August 31, 2026

Professional Drone Safety Training in Canada: The 2026 Pilot's Guide
As of May 2026, over 135,000 Canadians hold a Basic drone certificate, yet only 21,472 have achieved the Advanced level. This gap represents a significant opportunity for those looking to transition from hobbyist to prof…
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August 26, 2026

Preventing Drone Crashes in Canada: A Professional Pilot’s Guide to Safety and Compliance
A single moment of distraction or a misunderstood regulation can end a professional flight in an expensive pile of carbon fibre and broken electronics. For many pilots, the fear of equipment damage is a constant companio…
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