We challenged Canadians to submit their original drone photography, and they did not disappoint! Participants were asked to describe how they ensured drone safety while capturing their photo.
Congratulations to our #DroneSafetyDay Photo Challenge winners! Check out the winning entries below.
Winter Canyon
Photo by: Tamzen Sykes
Location: Rocky Mountains, Alberta
Safety highlights:
- Checked weather and wind conditions
- Checked airspace class and confirmed that no permissions were needed
- Site survey on arrival
- Cleared landing and take-off area
- Equipment check
- Flew within visual line of sight
The Beautiful Road
Photo by: Andre von Nickisch
Location: Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
Safety highlights:
- Applied for and received special permit required to fly in national park
- Met with park ranger prior to flight
Lighthouse Facing the Sunset
Photo by: Michel Chevrette
Location: St. Anne de Sorel, Quebec
Safety highlights:
- Equipment check prior to flight
- Flew within visual line of sight
- Kept at least 30 meters distance from people
- Flew lower than 120 meters
- Used a zoom lens instead of approaching lighthouse
- Confirmed low winds of 5 km/h
Helipads
Photo by: Martin Landry
Location: Mirabel, Quebec
Safety highlights:
- Permission granted by operator's Chief Pilot, Control Tower and Safety Officer
- Mission plan created
Sailboats
Photo by: Denis Laplante
Location: Knowlton Landing, Quebec
Safety highlights:
- Drone was always within visual line of sight despite the fog
- No people nearby as the photo was taken early in the morning