Kate Klassen

Biography

Kate Klassen is a leading figure in Canada’s drone industry and holds a Level 1 Complex RPAS Pilot Certificate with Flight Reviewer qualification. She has been flying drones professionally since 2014 and currently serves as the Training and Regulation Specialist at InDro Robotics, where she leads their training division, FLYY. Kate is widely recognized for her work in advancing RPAS education and regulation, having contributed to key national initiatives including RPAS 101, the Small RPAS Knowledge Requirements, and Transport Canada’s Aeronautical Information Manual revisions. She served as the Industry Co-Chair on Transport Canada’s Drone Advisory Committee (CanaDAC) and continues to serve on the board of the Aerial Evolution Association of Canada.
Kate also holds a commercial pilot licence for crewed aircraft and an MBA in Management of Technology. Earlier this year she was named one of Wings Magazine’s Top 20 Under 40 in Canadian aviation.