I’m in the red area on the map, and it looks like I can’t even fly it in my own backyard. Am I reading this right? Is there no way around this except going to a different area to fly?
Honestly, you shouldn’t be flying FPV in a metropolitan area anyway. It’s better to drive out to a nature spot.
Flying in the city can be fun, but you have to be smart about where you choose to fly.
That’s if your city even allows it at all inside city limits 
Yeah, picking the right city is important too 
Good point. This is all new to me, but even just practicing the basics would mean driving out somewhere.
Not necessarily. You can practice indoors! Try flying in a large room or, if possible, a gymnasium. Since it’s indoors, the laws won’t apply.
That’s a great idea, thanks!
Honestly, just buy a Tinywhoop and thank me later. The Avata is too big for indoor flying unless you have a huge space, and it’s really loud. Plus, the No-Fly Zones (NFZ) are a pain. I have an Avata 1, and I love it for some things, but I always have to check the map to make sure the park I’m going to isn’t an NFZ. I barely use it anymore for that reason.
Thanks, I’ll look into that!
How’s the camera quality compared to the Avata?
If you’re in the red zone, you can’t fly there with any drone, period. You could try to get away with it, but you’ll probably end up paying a fine.
Yikes, definitely not risking that! It’s frustrating to think I’d be so limited after spending all that money on a drone.
That’s why it’s good to research before making a big purchase.
You could take the advanced exam instead of the basic one. It’s a bit harder, but you’re already learning the rules, so more knowledge is always good.
If you get an advanced operations license, you can fly in those areas.
Is the advanced exam much harder than the basic one?
Yeah, it’s tougher. The questions are more challenging, and you need a higher percentage to pass. Plus, there’s an in-person flight test, and the examiner might ask you extra questions, like what you’d do if an emergency landing was happening near you.
Thanks for the info!
That’s not completely accurate. Check Nav Canada to see what’s actually allowed.