Meeting Canada’s newest aviators

Andee Pittman

Andee Pittman

March 11, 2019

The Digital Drone Collective, hard at work sorting user interview data posted on sticky notes. From left: Jen, Fatima, Andee
The Digital Drone Collective, hard at work sorting user interview data posted on sticky notes. From left: Jen, Fatima, Andee

“We’re here to learn how we can shift recreational drone operators’ perspectives and make it easy for them to follow the rules.”

The drone sales display at a store in Toronto. A drone is seen on the table next to a screen reading “Get out and fly.”
The drone sales display at a store in Toronto. A drone is seen on the table next to a screen reading “Get out and fly.”
Sticky notes from user research with drone pilots, arranged in an affinity diagram. Sample text includes “I’m aware of regulations” and “5 miles from an airport, I think.”
Sticky notes from user research with drone pilots, arranged in an affinity diagram. Sample text includes “I’m aware of regulations” and “5 miles from an airport, I think.”
A screen capture of the Canadian website for checking checking Notices to Airmen, or what’s colloquially known as NOTAMs.
A screen capture of the Canadian website for checking checking Notices to Airmen, or what’s colloquially known as NOTAMs.