From Gliding International Nov-Dec 2014.
....commonsense prevails.
In Canada...."commercial drone use has ...taken off"
.."The Canadian permit system requires that the applicant explain how he/she plans to use the drone and what safety precautions will be taken.
Transport Canada reviews the application, consults with the applicant and issues a permit with specific operational limitations for the desired use.
The process is reported to take 10 -20 business days.
And NO mention that its illegal to engage in 'commerce'.
In Canada they obviously accept that is what you do in a capitalist society
In Oz commerce is a heinous crime (strict liability, of course) AND a safety hazard.
In 2013 TC issues 945 permits !!
And for CAsA how many operator permits were issued by the 945 drones shuffling paper in (Non)
Aviation House in 2013..??
And at what cost? And how long did it take ?
Vive la dfference. !