S2E19 - If It’s Not Documented, It Didn’t Happen: How to Protect Yourself With Proper RPAS Recordkeeping

In Season 2, Episode 19 of Sky Commander Academy, we cover a habit that separates pros from hobbyists — and protects your license, your company, and your clients: documentation and recordkeeping. In Advanced RPAS operations, paperwork isn’t just red tape — it’s your first line of defence if something goes wrong or if Transport Canada comes calling.This episode walks you through the essential documents every RPAS pilot and organization must maintain — and how to build a recordkeeping system that holds up under scrutiny.You’ll learn:The key documents and records required by Part IX of the CARs for Advanced RPAS opsHow to properly log flights, maintenance, crew roles, site assessments, and incident reportsThe difference between operational records and compliance documents — and why both matterHow to build a system that’s audit-ready and scales with your drone programReal-world examples of operators who got burned by poor recordkeeping — and how to avoid their mistakesIf you’re serious about running a professional, compliant RPAS operation, this is the episode that shows you how to document like an aviation pro.🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms🌐 SkyCommander.ca#RPASCanada #SkyCommander #DroneDocumentation #Recordkeeping #RPASCompliance #TransportCanada #AdvancedRPAS #DronePilot #RPASExamPrep #AuditReady #FlightLogs