How to Pivot Your Drone Career in Canada (2026) By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 23 May 26 You have the flight hours. You have the thermal and LiDAR training. Yet, the job offers aren't coming. In the Canadian landscape of 2026, the "experience gap" has shifted. The industry is no longer hiring "pilots"—it is hiring Data Technicians who happen to use a drone as their tripod. If you are stuck, it is likely because your approach is grounded in the "Wild

By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 04 May 26 It’s a common sight on drone forums and social media groups: a new Transport Canada (TC) update drops, and the comments section immediately catches fire. Phrases like "bureaucratic overreach," "money grab," and "killing the industry" dominate the feed. To the solo pilot or small business owner, it can certainly feel that way. You just want to fly, but instead, you're hit with new exam requirements, Level 1 Com

By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks academy, 03 May 26 In the Canadian drone industry, the legal distinction between an "occurrence," an "incident," and an "accident" is a regulatory mandate. With the latest updates to TC AIM-RPAS 3.2.37 and the implementation of Level 1 Complex (L1C) regulations, staying compliant means knowing exactly what must be reported—and to whom. 1. Defining the Terms: Incident vs. Accident The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) Regulatio

By Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 26 April 26 I In the high-stakes world of aviation—whether you are piloting a commercial jet or operating a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) under Level 1 Complex requirements—technical skill is only half the battle. The other half is managing the human element. The "Dirty Dozen" refers to twelve specific human factors identified by Transport Canada and the FAA that are responsible for the vast majority of flight

By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 14 April 26 "Where are the jobs?" It is the #1 question I receive at KR Droneworks. As we move through 2026, the Canadian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) landscape has shifted from "emerging tech" to "critical infrastructure." The "wild west" days of hobbyists with cameras are over; today’s market belongs to the certified, the specialized, and the professional. In this post, we’ll break down exactly who is hirin