Re: Canada UAV pilot fined $1000...
As usual, the exemption is VERY vague in a number of areas.
For instance, one rule to meet the exemption is:
must keep at least 5 nautical miles away from the centre of any airport/helipad, or a built-up area
Their definition of a built up area is:
Built-up Area – As it relates the the Transport Canada UAV SFOC process, are considered areas with groups of buildings or dwellings including anything from small hamlets to major cities. Anything larger than a farmstead should be considered a built up area.
As defined in Advisory Circular (AC) No. 600-004
So that seems to say no residential or of course, towns or cities, only farm buildings or other un controlled air space. It appears they may be trying now, to make a case of this guy(like the Pirker case in the U.S.) This is very disturbing to me and I hope he fights it.
It however, is enough of a fine to hurt, but when emotions/anger fades, it probably is not enough to have to spend time in courts or involve the expense of lawyers. I am sure TC figured that in. Also it was mentioned that TC seems to be playing a game with him. The summons mailed to him says it has to be paid by Dec 15, but was not mailed to him until Dec 18, which he says, makes it further difficult for him to fight.