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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2020 PAGE 9
Local drone pilots speak out against irresponsible operators
by Shaylyn Thornton fly over bystanders, and are causes rule abiding drone pilots forest fires, and flying over
allowed to fly within 30m of more work and frustration as the concerts or sporting events.
When Carlo Klemm, who holds bystanders. As of October 29, regulations become more strict to Fines and jail time can also be
a Basic License for piloting a 2020, Transport Canada listed the combat the problem.” implemented for any drone pilot
drone, picked up the November 2 number of drones registered as “The last thing any of us want is putting aircraft and people at risk,
issue of the Weekly Anchor, he 52,963, with 45,641 Basic Pilot for TC to apply new and stricter flying without a drone pilot
was disappointed to read about Certificates and 4,429 Advanced rules to drone activity because of certificate, or flying unmarked or
irresponsible drone users in Pilot Certificates issued. misuse,” said Klemm. unregistered drones. Fines for
Yellowhead County causing issues “Anyone with a basic licence “With or without a drone, individuals can be up to $1000,
and concerns for residents in the will find that most of the town of invading the privacy of others is while fines for corporations can be
community. Edson (about 95%) is restricted to wrong and perpetrators can be up to $5000.
Klemm has put in the time and them for flying,” said charged under the Canadian Both Klemm and Fallbacher
effort to familiarize himself with Klemm.“Advanced pilots have Criminal Code or the Provincial encourage local drone users to get
the rules and regulations set forth more leeway in town.” Trespass Act,” said in touch with licensed operators to
by Transport Canada. Local drone pilot Dan Fallbacher Fallbacher.“There are also laws learn more about the rules and
“When I saw the story in the holds the Advanced RPAS pertaining to voyeurism and regulations and to find out more
Anchor, it saddened me as I feel I Operations Certificate. He started privacy that apply in these cases.” about getting their own licenses,
am responsible in what I try to do with RC Aircraft in 2006, after Fallbacher noted that the rules which could help operators avoid
with my drone, trying to live by always having an interest in flight and regulations surrounding getting into trouble
the rules that have been set out,” and model aircraft. “Multirotors drones have evolved, and more unintentionally.
said Klemm. “Yet there are those (aka drones) really brought a changes will be “coming in the Klemm recently created a social
who perhaps do not know the revolution to the hobby,” he said. future as Transport Canada adapts media page called West Central
rules, or just plain are indifferent Fallbacher recently took his to this disruptive technology.” Drone RPAS Operators, in which
to the rules, that bring about a bad enthusiasm for drone piloting to Klemm also pointed out that he hopes both licensed and
taste in the public mouth for those the next level, by opening his pilots must also observe the VLOS unlicensed drone operators will
who regularly want to fly a drone business Dragonfly Inspections (visual line of sight) rule. “They “come together so that the public
for recreation or commercial Ltd. Fallbacher professionally must be able to see their drone is aware of us and not afraid that
purposes.” captures aerial images, 3D with the naked eye. Long range we are taking unwanted pictures
“Canadian Aviation Rules say models, and thermal data using his flights can be made but require or causing harm to people or
that drones are an aircraft and drone. stringers or observers distanced wildlife.”
have an entire section in the Drones have many uses, both enough so that line of sight can be Fallbacher said that the
regulations devoted just to drone recreationally and commercially. maintained at all times,” explained Transport Canada website is a
operation,” said Klemm. Commercial uses “include aerial Klemm, noting that even the best great resource for those looking to
“Anybody that flies a drone 250g photography, asset inspection, eyesight is only good for about understand current drone rules,
in weight up to 25kg in weight stockpile measurements, volume 500m. and that he is also available to
must adhere to the regulations. It's measurements, tree counts, Other major restrictions that answer questions either through
the law.” mapping, surveying, require special approval include his website dragonflyinspection.ca
Drones weighing less than 250g investigations, and emergency flying over National Parks, flying or by phone at 780-712-2905.
do not require a license and do not services to name a few,” said over any police emergencies or
have to be registered with Fallbacher.
Transport Canada. Klemm says Klemm is more of a “casual
that these smaller drones are not flyer” who uses his drone to “see ~ Obituary ~
subject to the same rules that a new things.” “I like the challenge
licensed pilot is, with the of remotely operating this flying
exception of regulation 900.06: object and being able to take Sandra Moyan
'No person shall operate a pictures with it. I look forward to 1961-2020
remotely piloted aircraft system in viewing this part of Alberta from
such a reckless or negligent the air, observing the lakes and Sandy passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on November
manner as to endanger or be likely streams and the forests,” he said. 15, 2020 in Athabasca, AB. Sandy fought courageously and gracefully but lost
her battle with cancer.
to endanger aviation safety or the Both Klemm and Fallbacher Sandy was born in Pembroke, ON on April 7, 1961.
safety of any person.' spoke out about irresponsible Sandy is survived by her children; Daughter, Rachel (Darren) Richards -
“We call it our 'don't be stupid' drone users, the laws they may be grandchildren Tanner, Tia ( Ryley), And Daylin, Son, Junior (Hannah) Moyan -
rule,” added Klemm. breaking, and the impact their grandchildren Darby (Joe), Emma, Nakota, Jace and Sophie, Daughter, Jolene
There are two license types actions have on those piloting (Jason) - grandchildren Zayda and Zakiya.
issued by Transport Canada for within the rules and regulations Sandy is also survived by her mother's Linda Gervais and Eunice Krawetz.
drone operation. Basic licensees allowed by TC. Sandy will be missed greatly by her sisters Mary Lou (Garfield) Behm and
can fly in uncontrolled airspace, “This is an ongoing issue and Cindy Noble. Her brothers Emmett Gervais and Jonathan Gervais.
must ensure they fly it more than that is why the authorities have Sandy leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, great and great great-
30m (100ft) horizontally from developed regulations to help nieces and nephews. She will also be remembered by many great friends.
Sandy was predeceased by her father Russell Gervais in 1989. Her mother-in-
bystanders, and must never fly it educate the public and hold people law Josephine Moyan in 1994. Her father in law Henry Moyan in 2000. Her
over bystanders. not behaving appropriately husband John Moyan in 2010.
Advanced licensees can fly in accountable,” said Fallbacher. Sandy was loved by so many family and friends and by all that knew her. She
controlled airspace, are allowed to “Irresponsible use of drones will be missed by everyone. In her finally weeks, friends and family displayed
an undeniable, immense amount of love for Sandy.
The family is so appreciative of all the prayers, well wishes and condolence.
Sandy will live in all of our hearts, always and forever.
Event Reminders at the Malbroro Community Hall - near Edson, between 4:00 P.M. on Friday,
Friends and Family are invited to attend Sandra's wake and pay their respects
November 20, 2020, and 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 21, 2020. This
gathering will be limited to a maximum of 50 people at a time, as per
November 22-25: Red Brick Annual Festival of Trees Online Auction. community regulations all attendees are required to wear a face covering.
Large selection of festive items to bid on. Stop by Red Brick to check them As a result of the current health crisis and the gathering, restrictions imposed
out. All proceeds go towards the maintenance of the Red Brick Arts Centre the family will be holding a private family service on Saturday, November 21,
THANK YOU GOES TO VERMILION ENERGY... for the generous donation to the Westhaven Breakfast Snack Program! Mrs. Jane Marcoff, Assistant and Museum. Items will be available to bid on until November 25 at 9pm. 2020. The family wishes to express their apologies to all of those who loved
Principal and Ms. Debra Boos, Principal of Westhaven received a cheque from Mr. Wally Samson, Area Superintendent of Vermilion Energy. The donation Sandra and are unable to attend. We encourage you to attend the wake service to
was a part of the Vermilion Ways of Caring program. submitted November 27: Winter Wonderland Children's Day Camp. 9a – 3:30p at the speak with the family and to say goodbye to Sandra. For all of those who are
Kinsmen Shack at Kinsman Park. Kids take part in a day of fun winter crafts unable to attend, the funeral service will be recorded and uploaded to this page
and activities. Cost - $30/child, ages 8-12. Subsidies are available for this in the days following the funeral service.
program. Register your child at edson.ca/familyfun. For questions, email To send condolences, please visit;
sarahm@edson.ca. www.athabascacommunitychapel.com
780-675-3996
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2020 PAGE 9
Local drone pilots speak out against irresponsible operators
by Shaylyn Thornton fly over bystanders, and are causes rule abiding drone pilots forest fires, and flying over
allowed to fly within 30m of more work and frustration as the concerts or sporting events.
When Carlo Klemm, who holds bystanders. As of October 29, regulations become more strict to Fines and jail time can also be
a Basic License for piloting a 2020, Transport Canada listed the combat the problem.” implemented for any drone pilot
drone, picked up the November 2 number of drones registered as “The last thing any of us want is putting aircraft and people at risk,
issue of the Weekly Anchor, he 52,963, with 45,641 Basic Pilot for TC to apply new and stricter flying without a drone pilot
was disappointed to read about Certificates and 4,429 Advanced rules to drone activity because of certificate, or flying unmarked or
irresponsible drone users in Pilot Certificates issued. misuse,” said Klemm. unregistered drones. Fines for
Yellowhead County causing issues “Anyone with a basic licence “With or without a drone, individuals can be up to $1000,
and concerns for residents in the will find that most of the town of invading the privacy of others is while fines for corporations can be
community. Edson (about 95%) is restricted to wrong and perpetrators can be up to $5000.
Klemm has put in the time and them for flying,” said charged under the Canadian Both Klemm and Fallbacher
effort to familiarize himself with Klemm.“Advanced pilots have Criminal Code or the Provincial encourage local drone users to get
the rules and regulations set forth more leeway in town.” Trespass Act,” said in touch with licensed operators to
by Transport Canada. Local drone pilot Dan Fallbacher Fallbacher.“There are also laws learn more about the rules and
“When I saw the story in the holds the Advanced RPAS pertaining to voyeurism and regulations and to find out more
Anchor, it saddened me as I feel I Operations Certificate. He started privacy that apply in these cases.” about getting their own licenses,
am responsible in what I try to do with RC Aircraft in 2006, after Fallbacher noted that the rules which could help operators avoid
with my drone, trying to live by always having an interest in flight and regulations surrounding getting into trouble
the rules that have been set out,” and model aircraft. “Multirotors drones have evolved, and more unintentionally.
said Klemm. “Yet there are those (aka drones) really brought a changes will be “coming in the Klemm recently created a social
who perhaps do not know the revolution to the hobby,” he said. future as Transport Canada adapts media page called West Central
rules, or just plain are indifferent Fallbacher recently took his to this disruptive technology.” Drone RPAS Operators, in which
to the rules, that bring about a bad enthusiasm for drone piloting to Klemm also pointed out that he hopes both licensed and
taste in the public mouth for those the next level, by opening his pilots must also observe the VLOS unlicensed drone operators will
who regularly want to fly a drone business Dragonfly Inspections (visual line of sight) rule. “They “come together so that the public
for recreation or commercial Ltd. Fallbacher professionally must be able to see their drone is aware of us and not afraid that
purposes.” captures aerial images, 3D with the naked eye. Long range we are taking unwanted pictures
“Canadian Aviation Rules say models, and thermal data using his flights can be made but require or causing harm to people or
that drones are an aircraft and drone. stringers or observers distanced wildlife.”
have an entire section in the Drones have many uses, both enough so that line of sight can be Fallbacher said that the
regulations devoted just to drone recreationally and commercially. maintained at all times,” explained Transport Canada website is a
operation,” said Klemm. Commercial uses “include aerial Klemm, noting that even the best great resource for those looking to
“Anybody that flies a drone 250g photography, asset inspection, eyesight is only good for about understand current drone rules,
in weight up to 25kg in weight stockpile measurements, volume 500m. and that he is also available to
must adhere to the regulations. It's measurements, tree counts, Other major restrictions that answer questions either through
the law.” mapping, surveying, require special approval include his website dragonflyinspection.ca
Drones weighing less than 250g investigations, and emergency flying over National Parks, flying or by phone at 780-712-2905.
do not require a license and do not services to name a few,” said over any police emergencies or
have to be registered with Fallbacher.
Transport Canada. Klemm says Klemm is more of a “casual
that these smaller drones are not flyer” who uses his drone to “see ~ Obituary ~
subject to the same rules that a new things.” “I like the challenge
licensed pilot is, with the of remotely operating this flying
exception of regulation 900.06: object and being able to take Sandra Moyan
'No person shall operate a pictures with it. I look forward to 1961-2020
remotely piloted aircraft system in viewing this part of Alberta from
such a reckless or negligent the air, observing the lakes and Sandy passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on November
manner as to endanger or be likely streams and the forests,” he said. 15, 2020 in Athabasca, AB. Sandy fought courageously and gracefully but lost
her battle with cancer.
to endanger aviation safety or the Both Klemm and Fallbacher Sandy was born in Pembroke, ON on April 7, 1961.
safety of any person.' spoke out about irresponsible Sandy is survived by her children; Daughter, Rachel (Darren) Richards -
“We call it our 'don't be stupid' drone users, the laws they may be grandchildren Tanner, Tia ( Ryley), And Daylin, Son, Junior (Hannah) Moyan -
rule,” added Klemm. breaking, and the impact their grandchildren Darby (Joe), Emma, Nakota, Jace and Sophie, Daughter, Jolene
There are two license types actions have on those piloting (Jason) - grandchildren Zayda and Zakiya.
issued by Transport Canada for within the rules and regulations Sandy is also survived by her mother's Linda Gervais and Eunice Krawetz.
drone operation. Basic licensees allowed by TC. Sandy will be missed greatly by her sisters Mary Lou (Garfield) Behm and
can fly in uncontrolled airspace, “This is an ongoing issue and Cindy Noble. Her brothers Emmett Gervais and Jonathan Gervais.
must ensure they fly it more than that is why the authorities have Sandy leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, great and great great-
30m (100ft) horizontally from developed regulations to help nieces and nephews. She will also be remembered by many great friends.
Sandy was predeceased by her father Russell Gervais in 1989. Her mother-in-
bystanders, and must never fly it educate the public and hold people law Josephine Moyan in 1994. Her father in law Henry Moyan in 2000. Her
over bystanders. not behaving appropriately husband John Moyan in 2010.
Advanced licensees can fly in accountable,” said Fallbacher. Sandy was loved by so many family and friends and by all that knew her. She
controlled airspace, are allowed to “Irresponsible use of drones will be missed by everyone. In her finally weeks, friends and family displayed
an undeniable, immense amount of love for Sandy.
The family is so appreciative of all the prayers, well wishes and condolence.
Sandy will live in all of our hearts, always and forever.
Event Reminders at the Malbroro Community Hall - near Edson, between 4:00 P.M. on Friday,
Friends and Family are invited to attend Sandra's wake and pay their respects
November 20, 2020, and 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 21, 2020. This
gathering will be limited to a maximum of 50 people at a time, as per
November 22-25: Red Brick Annual Festival of Trees Online Auction. community regulations all attendees are required to wear a face covering.
Large selection of festive items to bid on. Stop by Red Brick to check them As a result of the current health crisis and the gathering, restrictions imposed
out. All proceeds go towards the maintenance of the Red Brick Arts Centre the family will be holding a private family service on Saturday, November 21,
THANK YOU GOES TO VERMILION ENERGY... for the generous donation to the Westhaven Breakfast Snack Program! Mrs. Jane Marcoff, Assistant and Museum. Items will be available to bid on until November 25 at 9pm. 2020. The family wishes to express their apologies to all of those who loved
Principal and Ms. Debra Boos, Principal of Westhaven received a cheque from Mr. Wally Samson, Area Superintendent of Vermilion Energy. The donation Sandra and are unable to attend. We encourage you to attend the wake service to
was a part of the Vermilion Ways of Caring program. submitted November 27: Winter Wonderland Children's Day Camp. 9a – 3:30p at the speak with the family and to say goodbye to Sandra. For all of those who are
Kinsmen Shack at Kinsman Park. Kids take part in a day of fun winter crafts unable to attend, the funeral service will be recorded and uploaded to this page
and activities. Cost - $30/child, ages 8-12. Subsidies are available for this in the days following the funeral service.
program. Register your child at edson.ca/familyfun. For questions, email To send condolences, please visit;
sarahm@edson.ca. www.athabascacommunitychapel.com
780-675-3996
