Canada passed new laws making it even harder to fly drones for fun

Recode ------- Canada released new regulations for flying recreational drones this morning. The rules apply to noncommercial drone operators flying aircraft weighing between 250 grams (about half a pound) and 35 kilograms (77 pounds). Violators can face fines up to $3,000 Canadian, or about $2,248 U.S. That’s almost 60 percent higher than fines in the U.S., where it tops out at $1,414. Before these new rules, Canada had a set of guidelines for flying recreational drones safely, but there were no penalties for not following them, Canada’s Transportation Minister Marc Garneau said in a press conference today. To learn more click on the pictures below to read the article.