Category Archives: 2020

The 12th USC-STC Student UAS Competition is Going Virtual

When COVID-19 forced the cancellation of last years UAS competition flying phase, the teams and committee collaborated on a plan to create a virtual competition for 2021. The original scenario to deliver medical supplies by drone, is more appropriate than ever. Teams from 10 universities will be up for the challenge from April 30 to […]

It’s time for Canada’s Women in Drones Committee

Increasing diversity and inclusion in any industry sector means more than just adopting ‘feel good’ strategies to recruit more women and people of different backgrounds into classrooms, show rooms and board rooms. Boosting diversity begins with a culture of inclusion.Creating respectful and productive spaces starts by inspiring ‘authentic participation’ of people from diverse social, cultural […]

Don’t Miss Drone Safety Awareness Day – Nov. 13

Transport Canada is holding a National Drone Safety Awareness Day-Nov. 13, 2020 TC’s Drone Safety Day is aimed at educating the public about safe drone practices and highlighting the interesting and innovative ways drones are being used across Canada. As a valued member of the industry, we would like to extend an invitation to you […]

Open Board of Director Seats filled by Acclamation

In accordance with the By-Laws, as modified in 2019, USC-STC is holding an Election process for current openings on the USC-STC’s Board of Directors (BoD). As of the close of Nominations at 11:59 PM on September 15th, there were 8 candidates proposed by the USC-STC Nominations Committee as part of the Board recommended slate. No member supported Nominations […]

USC-STC Announces Peraton Canada as Platinum Sponsor for #UC20Remote

Ottawa: September 14th, 2020 Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada is pleased to announce that Peraton has signed on as the Platinum premiere sponsor for this fall’s global Unmanned Canada.20 Conference and Exhibition. “We’re thrilled to have Peraton on board as our Platinum Sponsor,” says Declan Sweeney, USC-STC’s Executive Director. “The support from Peraton will […]

TC Warning to Industry on Bogus Pilot and Drone ID Cards

Ottawa, August 31st, 2020 French FOLLOWS Transport Canada released this note to Canadian Training Schools and the RPAS Industry earlier today: Briefing to the RPAS Training Provider Community: Subject:  Unauthorized RPAS Pilot Certificate and Drone Registration Cards in Circulation Transport Canada (TC) recently became aware of wallet-sized “Transport Canada Drone Pilot Certificate” and “Transport Canada […]

Notice: 2020 USC-STC Elections Coming this Fall

To: All Members of Unmanned Systems Canada and Stakeholders in the Unmanned Industry in Canada.   In accordance with the By-Laws, as modified in 2019, USC-STC is starting the Election process for current openings on the USC-STC Board of Directors (BoD). This election process gives members an opportunity to shape the leadership and current and future directions of USC-STC. Voting for your […]

Mise à jour de la conférence en ligne : Projet des systèmes d’aéronefs télépilotés — Défense nationale

Comme identifié dans la politique de défense du Canada — Protection, Sécurité, Engagement (PSE) — le ministère de la Défense nationale s’engage à acquérir des systèmes d’aéronefs télépilotés (SATP). Ce projet acquerra des SATP d’altitude moyenne et armés ainsi que leur équipement, leur armement, et le soutien en service requis. Le 22 juin, Systèmes Télécommandés Canada […]