RPAS WILCO Partners with MAAC for Recreational Pilot Coverage
We're excited to announce our partnership with the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada, bringing streamlined registration and insurance to recreational drone pilots.
Bridging Commercial and Recreational
The Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC) has been the voice of recreational aviation in Canada for decades. With over 13,000 members and 250+ clubs across the country, MAAC represents a massive community of passionate pilots who fly everything from traditional RC aircraft to modern multi-rotor drones.
Our partnership brings RPAS WILCO's digital platform to MAAC members, providing modern tools for flight planning, airspace awareness, and compliance — all tailored for recreational operations. At the same time, MAAC members gain access to FlySafe insurance coverage at exclusive group rates.
What MAAC Members Get
- Free RPAS WILCO Starter Account — Every MAAC member can access our core flight planning and airspace tools at no additional cost.
- Exclusive FlySafe Rates — Group insurance rates negotiated specifically for MAAC members, with coverage starting as low as $49/year for recreational liability.
- Club Management Tools — Club administrators can manage member rosters, flying field information, and event scheduling through the platform.
- MAAC Membership Verification — Digital membership cards and verification built into the RPAS WILCO app, making it easy to prove your membership at the field.
Why This Matters
Recreational drone pilots are a vital part of Canada's aviation ecosystem. They're often the entry point for future commercial operators, and they share the same airspace as everyone else. By giving MAAC members access to professional-grade planning tools and affordable insurance, we're helping raise the safety bar for all drone operations — not just commercial ones.
This partnership also reflects our belief that compliance tools should be accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford enterprise software. Whether you're flying a $200 mini drone at a local park or a $20,000 inspection platform on a job site, you deserve access to accurate airspace data and easy-to-use planning tools.
Getting Started
If you're a MAAC member, visit your MAAC member portal for instructions on linking your account with RPAS WILCO. If you're not yet a MAAC member and fly recreationally, we encourage you to explore membership — the community, insurance, and tools make it well worth it.
We're proud to partner with an organization that shares our commitment to safe, responsible flying. Welcome to the RPAS WILCO family, MAAC members.