I do not disagree with almost everything being said in this thread. How easy it is to get into this stuff is a little disconcerting. However. myself, I have been flying them for about 4 years now, and I am a pretty skilled pilot, and know the operating systems inside out. I know all the safety checks required. I inspect props, test my motors, etc... basically do a little overhaul every few flights. I always replace my props if I have a tip over on landing and graze the ground, regardless of damage. Most pilots wont, and that is a problem.
However, I will fully admit, I am not a legal expert on NAV Canada regulations. And that is the problem. And I am part of that problem. You can buy these sophisticated devices that a decade ago, military agencies would pay millions of dollars a copy for shooting 4k video. And any butt head with a 5000k room on his credit card can be in the air in 15 minutes, with next to no clue of how to operate it or what safety checks to follow. So it is kinda a catch 22. You can buy this totally awesome , super high end toy, and you want to use the hell out of it, but should you be able to? Once they are no longer legal, or require special licensing, then I will adapt, or ground it. But as a hobbyist, just clowning around, there are very few restrictions in place.
Myself, I actually believe they should have a special license in place to fly them. And I would have no issues going through the steps.
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