In this latest episode of our PIXL Drone Show, we talk to Trevor Lyons from the CBC about regulations in Canada, how he got into drones, drone training, differences in regulations, airspace approval, and registration. Be sure to check it out on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.

PiXL Drone Show #30 – Canadian Drone Regulations with Trevor Lyons

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We have conversations with leading UAS industry experts on the podcast. We also have the latest information on upcoming drones from manufacturers like Skydio, Sony, DJI, Autel, and more. We also discuss FAA drone regulations and laws. Our goal is to provide high-quality and timely information for both Part 107 commercial drone pilots and recreational users. The drone industry is rapidly growing and our goal is to be your go-to resource.

The PIXL Drone Show is hosted by:

Kara Murphy (owner of Kara E. Murphy Aerial Media)
Greg Reverdiau (co-founder of Pilot Institute)
Haye Kesteloo (Editor of DroneXL)

This week we talked to Trevor Lyons from the CBC about regulations in Canada, how he got into drones, drone training, differences in regulations, airspace approval, and registration.

0:00 Introduction
4:52 How does the training differ?
16:52 Registration
23:03 What new trends are you excited about?
34:09 Does Canada have Remote ID?
41:10 What advice do you have for those who may want to get into drones?

Pixl Drone Show #30 - Canadian Drone Regulations With Trevor Lyons 1

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Haye Kesteloo

Haye Kesteloo is a leading drone industry expert and Editor in Chief of DroneXL.co and EVXL.co, where he covers drone technology, industry developments, and electric mobility trends. With over nine years of specialized coverage in unmanned aerial systems, his insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and cited by The Brookings Institute, Foreign Policy, Politico and others.

Before founding DroneXL.co, Kesteloo built his expertise at DroneDJ. He currently co-hosts the PiXL Drone Show on YouTube and podcast platforms, sharing industry insights with a global audience. His reporting has influenced policy discussions and been referenced in federal documents, establishing him as an authoritative voice in drone technology and regulation. He can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo.