Canada’s drone rules are getting a major upgrade, and if you fly RPAS—or want to grow into more advanced ops—you can’t afford to miss what’s coming. In S3E9 of Sky Commander Academy, we unpack the Level 1 Complex Pilot Certificate and the sweeping CARs Part IX reforms set to take effect November 4, 2025. Whether you fly basic, advanced, or aim for complex operations, this episode gives you the inside track on what’s changing, what you’ll need, and how to stay ahead.

In this episode:
📘 Overview of the Level 1 Complex Certificate — age, ground school, exam, flight review, and prerequisites. Transport Canada+1
🛫 Where BVLOS becomes accessible — lower-risk BVLOS in uncontrolled airspace below 122 metres (400 ft AGL), staying clear of aerodromes and populated areas. Transport Canada+1
⚖️ New privileges for Advanced pilots — EVLOS, sheltered ops, and “medium” drones (25–150 kg) flying VLOS under updated rules. Transport Canada+1
📅 Key dates & timelines — what you can start doing now (registering, certifying, exams) versus what becomes legal on November 4, 2025. Transport Canada+1
📋 What you’ll need — RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC), product/system declarations, new technical and operational standards. Transport Canada+1
💡 Pro tips for early preparation — when to take your exam, how to train ground school, plan for flight review, and get your equipment compliant before the big date.

These reforms aren’t just tweaks — they open up new doors: real BVLOS, flying medium drones under fewer constraints, and smoother operations for compliant pilots. Tune in and make sure you’re ready when the rules change.

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