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Kongsberg Geospatial and eSmart Systems partner to Deliver Real-time BVLOS Powerline Intelligence to Utility Companies

Ottawa, CA: Kongsberg Geospatial, an Ottawa-based developer of real-time, mission critical, geospatial visualisation software, and eSmart Systems, who develop digital intelligence for the energy industry and smart communities, announced today that they have integrated the Kongsberg Geospatial IRIS UAS situational awareness system into the eSmart Systems Connected Drone solution for powerline inspection. Read the full […]

LeddarTech Leads the Charge in Solid-State LiDAR for Autonomous Driving with US$101 Million Series C Financing

Leddar Tech Inc. announced today the completion of a combined investment of US $101 million (close to CAD $130 million) led by Osram and including Delphi Magneti Marelli and Integrated Device Technology, Inc. as strategic investors, as well as Fonds de solidarité FTQ. Representing the Company’s largest capital raise to date, this round of funding will […]

UVS International Survey on Drone Ops – 30 September deadline

DRONE OPERATIONS WHERE & WHAT – TODAY & TOMORROW The survey on Non-Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) / Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) / Drone Operations is available online in 7 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish & Spanish). This survey is open to drone operators in the following categories from all countries: l […]

AlteX UAV Technologies Seeking part-time UAV/aviation instructors

AlteX UAV Technologies,  a solutions manufacture servicing end users in the UAV industry, invites applications for contract instructors for their UAV training program. This position offers dynamic training environment for professionals who are active in their respective fields, and shares our commitment to quality and student success. The  delivery method is through online classroom so not restricted to […]

Marc Cuss Memorial Scholarship Application deadline 21 September

Marc Cuss was visionary in the  field of unmanned vehicles.  He was a young  young engineer working for CDL systems when he lost his battle with cancer in 2006.  A scholarship fund has been established in his name, administered by Unmanned Systems Canada in his memory. Canadian students  with a vision of the  UAS industry are invited to […]

Starscream Aerial Services – Oil & Gas Industry: Drill Pad Footprint Analysis

This paper examines the benefits and cost savings of conducting a drill pad footprint analysis by Starscream Aerial Services, using the Draganflyer X4-P drone and photogrammetry Pix4D post-processing software in contrast to traditional methods. http://www.draganfly.com/case-studies/starscream-aerial-services-oil-gas-industry-drill-pad-footprint-analysis

Transport Canada Adds Multiple senseFly Drones to List of Compliant Systems

senseFly’s eBee Plus, eBee SQ and albris drones have been added to Transport Canada’s list of “Compliant Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)”, a distinction that allows Canadian organisations using senseFly drones to apply for Compliant Operator status. The new designation, held by only a few drone producers, mirrors that of senseFly’s original eBee drone, which became […]

2018 Student UAS Competition 4 – 6 May, Southport MB

Attention All UAS Teams: You have been summoned by the Manitoba RCMP and local law enforcement agencies to participate in a crime scene investigation. Because of the classified nature of the task, only basic information is being released at this time. Demonstration of technical competence and a solid tactical plan will situate your team for […]

International UAS Operator Survey – Request for Participation

Canadian companies are encouraged to take a few moments to complete this UVSI survey. This survey is not only important to develop a better international perspective on the state of the UAS industry today, but also is a mechanism for Canadian companies to promote their capabilities to an international audience. All respondents will receive the […]

Mexico Canada UAS Joint Declaration of Intent

The Ministers of Mexican and Canadian aviation regulatory departments (DGAC and Transport Canada respectively) have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on UAS co-operation. This agreement has resulted from initial meetings held at UC2016 in Edmonton, and subsequently in Mexico City in April this year. This signed agreement enables Canadian and Mexican companies to conduct […]