Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Let's hear the tips from Transport Canada Safety Inspector Andrew Lesik for completing a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) application when flying a sub250g drone at an advertised event. These tips were shared at an information session held on July 5th 2025 in Kingston, Ontario. Note that the insights in this video apply to Ontario SFOC applications since Andrew handles most of these. In other regions, please reach out to your regional Transport Canada safety inspector for questions such as short lead time requests.
Start here for SFOC applications (forms, FAQs, and contact info): tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety/drone-pilot-licensing/get-permission-special-drone-operations
My free SFOC compliance checklist template for sub250g drones at advertised events: pocketwatchpurveyor.com/collections/drone-study-guides/products/sfoc-application-template-for-sub250g-drones-at-advertised-events
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SUGGESTIONS:
Join the Drone Pilot Association of Canada (DPAC):
DronePilotAssociationOfCanada.com
Join the DPAC Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/592682344571622
Purchase the Drone Pilot Canada app:
Apple iOS platform: itunes.apple.com/ca/app/drone-pilot-canada/id1455291540
Android platform: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myappatory.dronecanada
Purchase my Canadian drone exam Study Guides: pocketwatchpurveyor.com/collections/drone-study-guides
Buy me a coffee! buymeacoffee.com/DonDronesOn
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DJI Action 4 camera: amzn.to/4cS0Jw3
DJI Mic 2 wireless microphone: amzn.to/3z4dTry
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DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo with RC2 : amzn.to/46CM7hu
DJI Mini 3 Pro drone: amzn.to/3PidRhP
DJI Mini 3 Pro Fly More Kit: amzn.to/3p9u9Pg
DJI Mini 3 Pro Freewell ND filters: amzn.to/3QDxJgz
DJI Mini 3 Pro Controller Lanyard: amzn.to/3bPxJen
DJI Mini 3 Pro propeller holder strap: amzn.to/3p6Ws13
SanDisk Extreme PRO 128Gb MicroSD card: amzn.to/3AfuQgC
HOVERAir X1 drone: amzn.to/3POawcF
Kovol 65W 4-port USB-C PD Charger: amzn.to/3Pa8X6s
Mountain Warehouse backpack (perfect for Mini 4): amzn.to/3UbhOZm
DJI Mini 2 drone Fly More Combo: amzn.to/3JLhqMd
DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone Fly More Combo: amzn.to/3zUxbfA
Tripltek 8 Pro 8” Tablet: tripltek.com/tripltek8
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Insta360 X3 360-degree camera: amzn.to/3JGd7mP
Canon EOS R10 camera: amzn.to/4kcdBRO
DJI Action 4 camera: amzn.to/4cS0Jw3
DJI Action 3 camera: amzn.to/3rbDOt0
DJI Osmo Pocket camera: amzn.to/3QyHcW9
DJI Osmo Pocket 2 camera: amzn.to/3JNlmw7
DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal: amzn.to/3VTbLIy
DJI Mic 2 wireless microphone: amzn.to/3z4dTry
DJI Mic wireless microphone: amzn.to/3JTV5O9
Blue Yeti microphone: amzn.to/3PfCKdW
Logitech C920x Webcam: amzn.to/3BXBdGj
Elgato pull-up greenscreen: amzn.to/3AfO9Xa
Amazon Basics tripod: amzn.to/3Af4vPq
Tripod table (projector stand): amzn.to/3Q3CktL
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Let's hear the tips from Transport Canada Safety Inspector Andrew Lesik for completing a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) application when flying a sub250g drone at an advertised event. These tips were shared at an information session held on July 5th 2025 in Kingston, Ontario. Note that the insights in this video apply to Ontario SFOC applications since Andrew handles most of these. In other regions, please reach out to your regional Transport Canada safety inspector for questions such as short lead time requests.
Start here for SFOC applications (forms, FAQs, and contact info): tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety/drone-pilot-licensing/get-permission-special-drone-operations
My free SFOC compliance checklist template for sub250g drones at advertised events: pocketwatchpurveyor.com/collections/drone-study-guides/products/sfoc-application-template-for-sub250g-drones-at-advertised-events
A DonDronesOn production.
SUGGESTIONS:
Join the Drone Pilot Association of Canada (DPAC):
DronePilotAssociationOfCanada.com
Join the DPAC Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/592682344571622
Purchase the Drone Pilot Canada app:
Apple iOS platform: itunes.apple.com/ca/app/drone-pilot-canada/id1455291540
Android platform: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myappatory.dronecanada
Purchase my Canadian drone exam Study Guides: pocketwatchpurveyor.com/collections/drone-study-guides
Buy me a coffee! buymeacoffee.com/DonDronesOn
ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo with RC2 : amzn.to/46CM7hu
DJI Action 4 camera: amzn.to/4cS0Jw3
DJI Mic 2 wireless microphone: amzn.to/3z4dTry
DRONES AND ACCESSORIES I RECOMMEND:
DJI Mavic 4 Pro: amzn.to/3Hx4axF
DJI Neo drone: amzn.to/3Nsv0XA
DJI Avata 2 Fly More Combo: amzn.to/3K3wDJy
DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo with RC2 : amzn.to/46CM7hu
DJI Mini 3 Pro drone: amzn.to/3PidRhP
DJI Mini 3 Pro Fly More Kit: amzn.to/3p9u9Pg
DJI Mini 3 Pro Freewell ND filters: amzn.to/3QDxJgz
DJI Mini 3 Pro Controller Lanyard: amzn.to/3bPxJen
DJI Mini 3 Pro propeller holder strap: amzn.to/3p6Ws13
SanDisk Extreme PRO 128Gb MicroSD card: amzn.to/3AfuQgC
HOVERAir X1 drone: amzn.to/3POawcF
Kovol 65W 4-port USB-C PD Charger: amzn.to/3Pa8X6s
Mountain Warehouse backpack (perfect for Mini 4): amzn.to/3UbhOZm
DJI Mini 2 drone Fly More Combo: amzn.to/3JLhqMd
DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone Fly More Combo: amzn.to/3zUxbfA
Tripltek 8 Pro 8” Tablet: tripltek.com/tripltek8
Tripltek tablet holder for Mavic 2 controller: amzn.to/3QE2qCm
CAMERAS AND FILMING ACCESSORIES I RECOMMEND:
Insta360 X3 360-degree camera: amzn.to/3JGd7mP
Canon EOS R10 camera: amzn.to/4kcdBRO
DJI Action 4 camera: amzn.to/4cS0Jw3
DJI Action 3 camera: amzn.to/3rbDOt0
DJI Osmo Pocket camera: amzn.to/3QyHcW9
DJI Osmo Pocket 2 camera: amzn.to/3JNlmw7
DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal: amzn.to/3VTbLIy
DJI Mic 2 wireless microphone: amzn.to/3z4dTry
DJI Mic wireless microphone: amzn.to/3JTV5O9
Blue Yeti microphone: amzn.to/3PfCKdW
Logitech C920x Webcam: amzn.to/3BXBdGj
Elgato pull-up greenscreen: amzn.to/3AfO9Xa
Amazon Basics tripod: amzn.to/3Af4vPq
Tripod table (projector stand): amzn.to/3Q3CktL
VIDEO EDITING AND CREATION ELEMENTS I RECOMMEND:
Video editor: Adobe Premiere Pro
Music: Epidemic Sound. Referral link with one month free: epidemicsound.com/referral/4jk9fj
#DonDronesOn #DronePilotAssociationOfCanada #DronePilotCanada
