In which province or territory do you live?
AB = Alberta
MB = Manitoba
NB = New Brunswick
BC = British Columbia
QC = Quebec
PE = Prince Edward Island
NF = Newfoundland
SK = Saskatchewan
YK = Yukon
ON = Ontario
NS = Nova Scotia
NT = Northwest Territories
NU = Nunavut

Please indicate your sex:
1 = Male
2 = Female
96 = Other
99 = I prefer not to answer

How old are you?
1 = Between 18 and 24
2 = Between 25 and 34
3 = Between 35 and 44
4 = Between 45 and 54
5 = Between 55 and 64
6 = Between 65 and 74
7 = 75 or older
9 = I prefer not to answer

What is the language you first learned at home in your childhood and that you still understand?
1 = French
2 = English
3 = Other
9 = I prefer not to answer

Are there any children under 18 years old living in your household?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = I prefer not to answer

What is the highest level of formal education that you have completed?
1 = Grade 8 or less
2 = Some high school
3 = High school diploma or equivalent
4 = Registered Apprenticeship or other trades certificate or diploma
5 = College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma
6 = University certificate or diploma below bachelor's level
7 = Bachelor's degree
8 = I prefer not to answer
9 = Post graduate degree above bachelor's level

Which of the following best applies to your current situation? (select all that apply)
1 = Personally, own a drone or other model aircraft that you fly for recreational purposes
2 = Personally, own a drone or other model aircraft that you fly for work or research purposes
3 = Do not own a drone or other model aircraft but you fly them for recreational purposes
4 = Do not own a drone or other model aircraft but you fly them for work or research purposes
5 = You do not personally own a drone or model aircraft but someone else in your household does
6 = Neither you nor another person in your household currently own a drone or model aircraft
98 = Do not know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Which of the following best applies to your current situation? (select all that apply)
1 = Recreational ONLY
2 = Professionnal ONLY
3 = BOTH Recreational and Professionnal

Which of the following best applies to your current situation? (select all that apply)
1 = own
2 = do not own
3 = both

You indicated that you fly drones or model aircraft for work or research and/or recreational purposes. How many hours per week do you approximately fly drones or model aircraft?
1 = Less than an hour
2 = Between one hour and 4 hours
3 = Between 5 hours to 9 hours
4 = Between 10 hours and 14 hours
5 = 15 hours or more
98 = Do not know
99 = Prefer not to answer

How do you mainly use your drone or model aircraft?
1 = Just for the fun of flying
2 = To film video or take pictures
3 = Other use (please specify)
4 = I don't use it / I don't have a drone
5 = DNK / REFUSAL
6 = Do not know
7 = Prefer not to answer

Where do you most often fly your drone or model aircraft? (select all that apply)
1 = In an urban area
2 = In a suburban area
3 = In a rural area
98 = Do not know
99 = Prefer not to answer

What is your main reason for flying a drone or model aircraft for work or research?
1 = For research/academic research purposes
2 = For agricultural purposes (area surveys or inspections)
3 = Real estate
4 = Inspecting buildings, structures or roofs (area surveys, perimeter scans)
5 = Inspecting infrastructures (pipelines, power lines, railroads, highways)
6 = Filmmaking, videography or photography
7 = Other use (please specify)
8 = DNK / REFUSAL
9 = Do not know
10 = Prefer not to answer

How many drones or model aircraft do you currently own?
1 = 1
2 = 2
998 = Do not know
999 = Prefer not to answer

Thinking of the drone or model aircraft you now fly most often, where did you purchase it?
1 = In a retail store (in-store purchase)
2 = Online through a retail store
3 = Online through a website specializing in drones
4 = Second-hand (e.g. from a friend, online through Kijiji, ect)
5 = I built it myself from a kit
6 = I built it myself from parts
7 = Received a gift
8 = Other (please specify)
9 = DNK / REFUSAL
10 = Do not know
11 = Prefer not to answer

What is the make or brand of your drone or model aircraft you fly most often?
1 = DJI
2 = Parrot
3 = 3DR
4 = Yuneec
5 = EHang
6 = Walkera
7 = Syma
8 = Autel Robotics
9 = Blade
10 = Great Planes
11 = Sig
12 = Top Flite
13 = Horizon Hobby
14 = Other make or brand (please: specify)
15 = DNK / REFUSAL
16 = Do not know
17 = Prefer not to answer

Do you currently belong to a drone or model aircraft club or group?
1 = Yes – please specify
2 = TOTAL NO
3 = No
4 = No, but I’m looking to join one
5 = DNK / REFUSAL
6 = Do not know
7 = Prefer not to answer

How did you learn to fly a drone or model aircraft?
1 = Self-taught (trial and error)
2 = Taught by a friend or colleague
3 = Through instructional videos (YouTube or through a drone company)
4 = Enrolled in a drone-flying class
5 = Through the instruction guide or manual
6 = Other (please specify)
7 = DNK / REFUSAL
8 = Do not know
9 = Prefer not to answer

You mentioned attending a drone-flying class. What kind of class was it?
1 = Online class
2 = In class (e.g. school, community centre)
98 = Do not know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Do you have a drone pilot certificate issued by the Government of Canada?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = I’m in the process of obtaining one
98 = Do not know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Have you ever received training or seen an instructional video specifically on safety relative to flying drones or model aircraft in Canada?
1 = Yes
2 = No
98 = Do not know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Where did you go to find that information? (select all that apply)
1 = Conducted a search engine query (e.g. Google. Bing, Yahoo, etc.)
2 = Visited the Government of Canada’s website
3 = Consulted a hobbyist publication, article or magazine for drone users
4 = Asked a specialized retailer (whether online or in-store)
5 = Visited Transport Canada’s website
6 = Conducted a social media search
7 = Searched for drone flight influencer video on regulations
8 = Other sources (please specify)
9 = Do not know
10 = Prefer not to answer

You mentioned that you found information regarding Canadian government regulations of drones or model aircraft through a social media search. Please specify which platform(s). (select all that apply)
1 = Instagram
2 = Facebook
3 = LinkedIn
4 = Twitter
96 = Other (specify)
98 = Do not know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Please indicate exactly what you were looking for when you visited the Transport Canada website pages about drones?
1 = Information about the current rules and regulations
2 = Information on how to register my drone
3 = Information on getting a drone pilot certificate
4 = Information on how to choose the right drone
5 = Information on drone flight school’s
96 = Other (please specify)
98 = Do not know
99 = Prefer not to answer

How would you rate your level of knowledge of the Transport Canada regulations on drones and model aircraft?
1 = Very knowledgeable
2 = Somewhat knowledgeable
3 = Not very knowledgeable
4 = Not at all knowledgeable
98 = Do not know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Please explain in your own words what changes these new regulations will bring once they take effect?
1 = More safety / safer for everyone / minimize accidents / controlled environment
2 = Will require a permit / a license / need to be certified (for a certain size and weight)
3 = Drones have to be registered (with Transport Canada)
4 = Will require appropriate training to fly a drone
5 = You can't fly a drone around an airport
6 = Places where you can't fly a drone (other and unspecified)
7 = How high you can fly your drone
8 = Will help regulate drone usage
9 = Less people will use drones (for recreational purposes)
10 = Future innovation for the industry
11 = Sanity among Canadians
12 = New rules and regulations / it changes things (unspecfied)
13 = A cash/tax grab / too expensive to fly a drone
14 = That everything will be controlled by the government
15 = Good measures / correct / needed regulations
16 = Bad measures / nothing will change / worthless / bad behaviors will continue / penalize good users
17 = Your answer:
18 = Do not know
19 = Prefer not to answer

If Transport Canada wanted to make sure that you came across all relevant information regarding safely flying your drone in Canada, what is the best way for them to get that information to you?
1 = TOTAL WEBSITES
2 = TOTAL SOCIAL MEDIA
3 = Advertising campaign on TV
4 = Online ads on drone specialty websites
5 = Collaboration with Youtubers or influencers
6 = Advertising in specialized retailers (in-store)
7 = Advertising on specialized online retailers’ websites
8 = Social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
9 = In-person information sessions (e.g. national tour of drone clubs)
10 = By mail / brochures
11 = Other (please specify)
12 = Do not know
13 = Prefer not to answer

In what format would you prefer getting this information to make sure that you take a look at it?
1 = Online video
2 = Web content
3 = Booklet or written guide
4 = Infographics
5 = Other (please specify)
6 = Do not know
7 = Prefer not to answer

Where do you go to find the latest trends about drones and model aircraft? (e.g. magazines, internet, social media, Youtubers – please be specific)
1 = Internet / Google (unspecified)
2 = Various YouTube channels / YouTubers
3 = Facebook
4 = Social media (other and unspecified)
5 = Blogs / forums / online reviews (unspecified)
6 = Magazines
7 = Friends / colleagues / pilots
8 = Stores / retailers (unspecified)
9 = Drones or model aircraft websites (various and unspecified)
10 = Manufacturer's Website
11 = Your answer:
12 = Not interested / no need / I don't go for trends about drones and model aircraft
13 = Do not know
14 = Prefer not to answer

What is your current main occupation? N.B. WE ARE REFERRING TO PAYING JOBS ONLY.Even if you are on a sabbatical, maternity/paternity, illness or work-related accident leave, please select your OCCUPATION.
1 = OFFICE WORKER (Cashier, office clerk, accounting clerk, secretary, etc.)
2 = PERSONNEL SPECIALIZED IN SALES (Insurance agent, salesperson, sales clerk, real estate agent, real estate broker, sales
3 = PERSONNEL SPECIALIZED IN SERVICES (Security agent, taxi driver, hairdresser, cook, esthetician, clergy member, military
4 = MANUAL WORKER (Farmer, packer, day labourer, labourer, miner, fisherman, forestry worker, etc.)
5 = SKILLED, SEMI-SKILLED WORKER (Bricklayer, truck driver, electrician, machine operator, mechanic, painter, etc.)
6 = SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES WORKER (Computer specialist, programmer-analyst, technician, audio-technician, lab technician,
7 = PROFESSIONAL (Archeologist, architect, artist, lawyer, banker, biologist, accountant, consultant, foreman, dentist, etc.
8 = MANAGER/ADMINISTRATOR/OWNER (Director, administrator, editor, entrepreneur, executive, manager, businessperson, politici
9 = HOMEMAKER
10 = STUDENT (Full-time or whose studies take up most of his/her time)
11 = RETIRED (Pre-retired or annuitant)
12 = UNEMPLOYED (Unemployment, welfare)
96 = Other
99 = I prefer not to answer

Among the following categories, which one best reflects the total INCOME, before taxes, of all the members of your household in 2018?
1 = $19,999 or less
2 = Between $20,000 and $39,999
3 = Between $40,000 and $59,999
4 = Between $60,000 and $79,999
5 = Between $80,000 and $99,999
6 = $100,000 or more
99 = I prefer not to answer