Lifting Off Our Drone Compliance Services

Introducing our new collaboration with Flying Lion Canada to support organizations that require safe, regulatory-compliant drone operations.

Collaboration is the foundation of our business, and we strive to take this approach with our clients, building on their expertise while adding our communications experience. This relationship creates strong deliverables and often speeds up the process for subject matter experts because we can write, format, and edit documents for them. 

Regulations around drone use are changing in Canada and around the world. These changes create new opportunities for organizations to use drones in new, innovative ways. But they also require the development of internal training and procedures. 

We have been working on drone-related projects with Marc Dubrule, owner of Canfly Drones and VP Regulatory of Flying Lion Canada, since 2018. This has included preparing organizations and their operators to apply for their Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) and developing base materials following the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part IX, which was updated as of March 26, 2025, by publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II. 

Now Scriptorium is excited to announce our collaboration with Flying Lion Canada! With our documentation writing and management skills and Flying Lion Canada’s drone expertise, we are a natural match . . . and we are motivated and ready to work with organizations needing to meet new drone regulations.

Who is Flying Lion Canada?

Flying Lion Canada is a leading drone service provider with a proven track record.

Flying Lion, Inc. has established over a dozen drone programs that serve the public safety sector and is now taking that experience to the Canadian regulatory environment through Flying Lion Canada. Flying Lion Canada brings firsthand industry knowledge because they engage with Canadian regulators, manufacturers, and operators.

This means that the Flying Lion Canada team has a unique knowledge of drone regulations in Canada, which pairs well with Scriptorium’s expertise in working with technical experts and creating approachable, user-friendly documentation that meets regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

What Are We Learning?

Drones are so much more than flying cameras. 

If you were like us before this collaboration, you probably did not spend much time thinking about the legal and safety issues of flying a drone. Drones, also known as Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), are breaking into new territory when they launch, falling under the jurisdiction of the civil aviation authorities of each country. If they get high enough, they enter air traffic space and need to follow certain rules and regulations. If individuals are flying a drone heavier than 250 grams, they need a pilot certificate. If organizations want to use drones, they will need to meet the local requirements with a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). 

The recent regulatory update from Transport Canada includes Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and drone traffic management. This change is a critical one that opens up new opportunities to use drones in business, agriculture, fire and flood response, and even package delivery. 

And these changes are not just happening in Canada. The Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems (JARUS) is an international body that is made up of 68 member countries. Together, they recommend regulations based on the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) process. These regulations have been adopted by member countries, including Canada and Australia. With Flying Lion Canada and Scriptorium, we can support organizations operating within these countries that need to conduct risk-based assessments using the SORA process.

If this sounds complicated, it is, and it isn’t. Regulatory organizations integrating drones safely into the national civil aviation system aim to find the right balance between keeping drones usable and helpful while protecting public safety. The regulations set clear expectations for training, policy, and procedure for safe drone operations. But, it is helpful to have expert advice to implement a program that meets your unique needs and these regulations.

How Can We Help?

We have the expertise to build your BVLOS drone operations program. 

Flying Lion Canada has years of expertise in aviation and drones, while Scriptorium is all about documentation. Together, Scriptorium and Flying Lion Canada can provide insight into what you need to do, what you need to document, and how to train your team. Our teamwork removes complications and stress from your side since we cut through the regulatory speak by assessing what you already have and helping you fill in the gaps. We are ready to help you meet regulatory requirements and obtain a:

• Canadian RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC),

• Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) license for operators carrying non-hazardous goods and/or hazardous goods, or

• Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) from low to high complexity.

We can also support you with regulatory assistance for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) or RPAS operations under the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

If you are an organization using drones or are interested in expanding into this venture, we are ready to help you create a program from the ground up or build on your existing materials.  Together, we will ensure that you have the policies, procedures, documentation and training you need to operate your drones successfully.

Want to Know More?

Contact us to book a meeting and learn more about our drone compliance services.