This morning the Chair of USC, Mark Aruja, participated as a witness to the Standing Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities. He was joined by key players in the UAS industry. The podcast for both sessions is at: http://parlvu.parl.gc.ca/XRender/en/View/Calendar/20161124/-1?device=isChrome Top line – UAV Regulations The oral presentation is attached. [wpdm_package id=2520 template=”link-template-calltoaction3.php”]
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USC has a history of success as co-author with Transport Canada on UAV regulations. That reputation will see USC as a witness at the Standing Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities on Thursday 24 November from 0845 – 0945. The proceedings can be followed on line. Both written and oral submissions will be posted on this website.
Students from Canadian Universities are flocking in impressive numbers to the 2017 Unmanned Systems Canada Student UAS Competition. A total of 16 teams from New Brunswick to BC have registered for the event. First time competitors from Calgary and Windsor, will add excitement and new input to this 9th annual challenge. [wpdm_package id=2509 template=”link-template-calltoaction3.php”] […]
The Awards Ceremony was the high point of the closing day at the 14th annual Unmanned Systems Conference held in Edmonton AB late last week. The occasion honored outstanding contributions made by individuals, organizations and students who display vision, hard work and dedication to the unmanned systems sector. Many deserving members were nominated. The votes […]
Conference delegates at Unmanned Systems Canada’s annual conference held at the Westin Edmonton last week, gathered to witness a milestone in the evolution of the Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) industry. At the conference, Transport Canada presented the Mayor of Foremost Alberta with the letter approving the first test range in Canada for Beyond Visual Line […]
FOREMOST, ALBERTA – The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced today that the Foremost UAS Range has received final Transport Canada authorization necessary to begin operations as Canada’s first permanent restricted airspace for Unmanned Air Systems (UAS, drone). The site will be used for UAS research and development, and test and evaluation for civil […]
The Canadian Council on Geomatics (CCOG) is pleased to release the report titled “Environmental Scan on the Operational Use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for Geomatics Applications in Canada“. The report, developed with funding from Natural Resources Canada (GeoConnections Program), provides insight into the operational requirements of using RPAS, or drones, in Canada. The intent […]
[wpdm_package id=2419 template=”link-template-calltoaction3.php”] USC is grateful to the sponsors who have generously contributed to the success of many competitions. To have your name associated with this world class event please contact competition@unmannedsystem.ca. Support the best and the brightest as they test their skills 28 – 30 April, Alma PQ. Last years competition attracted 18 teams from […]
École de technologie supérieure will host the 2nd InterUniversity Drone Racing Competition at their campus 1100 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montréal, QC, October 29th, 2016. Download the poster for details. [wpdm_package id=2172 template=”link-template-calltoaction3.php”]
Unmanned Systems Canada is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 9th Student Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Competition for 2017. The competition takes place in two phases with Phase I, a design report from each team due January 13th, 2017 and Phase II, the flying demonstration, April 28 – 30th, 2017 in […]