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EPISODE · May 17, 2025 · 40 MIN

Episode 26 - It’s Not the Drone — It’s You: Human Errors That Kill Flights (and How to Avoid Them)

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In Episode 26 of Sky Commander Academy, we’re diving into the most underestimated threat to your drone — the pilot. This Q&A recap episode brings together listener questions and key takeaways from Episodes 8 through 10, all focused on Human Factors in RPAS operations.From stress and fatigue to poor communication and crew miscoordination, we break down how pilot behavior — not just hardware — affects safety, performance, and exam success.We revisit:How situational awareness, stress, and fatigue can impact your judgment mid-flightThe legal and operational consequences of flying under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medicationsThe importance of communication, briefings, and crew resource management (CRM) in team-based flightsListener-submitted questions, Transport Canada exam tips, and real-world pilot errors to learn fromIf you've been focusing only on your drone, this episode reminds you that the biggest risk — and the biggest asset — is you.🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms🌐 SkyCommander.ca#RPASCanada #SkyCommander #DronePilot #HumanFactors #PilotError #StressAndFatigue #DroneCRM #SituationalAwareness #RPASExamPrep #BasicRPASCertificate

In Episode 26 of Sky Commander Academy, we’re diving into the most underestimated threat to your drone — the pilot. This Q&A recap episode brings together listener questions and key takeaways from Episodes 8 through 10, all focused on Human Factors in RPAS operations.From stress and fatigue to poor communication and crew miscoordination, we break down how pilot behavior — not just hardware — affects safety, performance, and exam success.We revisit:How situational awareness, stress, and fatigue can impact your judgment mid-flightThe legal and operational consequences of flying under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medicationsThe importance of communication, briefings, and crew resource management (CRM) in team-based flightsListener-submitted questions, Transport Canada exam tips, and real-world pilot errors to learn fromIf you've been focusing only on your drone, this episode reminds you that the biggest risk — and the biggest asset — is you.🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms🌐 SkyCommander.ca#RPASCanada #SkyCommander #DronePilot #HumanFactors #PilotError #StressAndFatigue #DroneCRM #SituationalAwareness #RPASExamPrep #BasicRPASCertificate

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