New federal drone regulations will make flying more accessible

New federal regulations governing the operation of drones in Canada will make using the unmanned flying devices safer and more accessible, according to experts.
The new rules, which were announced on Wednesday, will come into effect on June 1.
“We’re looking at a set of regulations that is clear and simple for people to become permitted pilots,” said Paul Bennett, founder of Aeronautika, a Coquitlam-based drone consulting and education company. “The system is just easier