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Old 16th August 2015 | 23:05
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newfieboy
 
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From: St Johns, Newfoundland,Canada
Lets talk drones

I worked along side a drone for the last month up at Detour gold mine in N.Ontario. It was doing survey work of the pit. Was a tad concerned originally when I got the email advising this. All my ops work @500 AGL on a longline due to short distances hauling heavy loads. Said drone was going to operate @ 600 AGL. At the end of the day, caused me no problems. Drone Pilot very professional, emailed me their flight plan and times every morning and kept in touch on FM. Security also advised on FM when it was going to fly.

Pesky things hard to spot, I didn't see it once in a month, but the drone crew did understand that every 5-10 minute turn would be out a longline window for a couple. Gave me my airspace and we made it work.....Now Joe Bloggs and his super duper all lights and gadget drones.....Mmmm pleased I fly in the bush...we got bugs the size of drones!!
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