Category Archives: Announcements

Arctic UAV Expands Operations to Greenland

Arctic UAV Inc., an Iqaluit based aerial imaging provider using unmanned systems has recently signed an MOU agreement with Svend Hardenberg of Nuuk to expand their operations into the Greenland market. Kirt Ejesiak- CEO of Arctic UAV Inc. says “We are honoured to partner with Hardenberg, a certified UAV pilot, in offering services to the […]

Transport Canada – Grandfathering Date in CG1

At the most recent meeting of the USC Regulatory Commitee and Transport Canada, TC noted concerns regarding the 15th of December grandfathering date referenced in CG1. Accordingly, they have provided the following guidance. Transport Canada is currently reviewing stakeholder comments on the regulatory proposal for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, 25 kg or less, operated within […]

SkyX Drone Completes 100km Flight for Oil & Gas Market

SkyX announces completion of long-range pipeline monitoring mission in Mexico. USC is pleased to see Mexican opportunities growing as a result of assisting Transport Canada and the Mexican DGAC with an enabling bilateral agreement. [wpdm_package id=4158 template=”link-template-calltoaction3.php”]  

Global UAV Subsidiary NOVAerial Completes Demonstration for NRC and the Department of National Defence

Global UAV Technologies Ltd.  is pleased to announce that on November 21, 2017 NOVAerial demonstrated the flight capabilities of the Procyon 800E to the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and various members of the Department of National Defence.  USC congratulates this corporate member. [wpdm_package id=4141 template=”link-template-calltoaction3.php”]  

Manitoba Precision Agriculture Workshop -12 December 2017, Southport MB

Back by popular demand, Unmanned Systems Canada along with Southport MB will host the Precision Agriculture Workshop on December 12th, 2017.  The all day event highlights UAV services and training, precision ag hardware, soils and  regulations and equipment for aerial application. The networking is  time well spent. The early bird registration fee of $85 has […]

CARAC Plenary 22 Feb 2018

Notice to UAV stakeholders, We are pleased to announce that the CARAC Plenary will take place on February 22, 2018. Please save the date in your calendar. More details to follow. Sincerely, Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council  Transport Canada / Government of Canada [email protected] / TTY:  1-888-675-6863 ************************************************************************* Avis aux intervenants des systèmes de véhicules aériens […]

Royal Canadian Navy Issues UAS RFP – due 15 Dec

The RCN has issued an RFP for the acquisition and support of a Maritime Miniature Unmanned Aircraft System (MMUAS) for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) to support the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).The MMUAS will be used to provide the RCN a beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) ISR capability aboard the Kingston-class ships. Bids are due on 15 December […]

2018 Student Competition – 14 Teams to Assist Police

It is not unusual for students to have a run-in with the law, but these students are taking their best technology to be on side with the police. This year 14 university teams from across Canada have been summoned by the Manitoba RCMP to provide UAS support in a crime scene investigation. This 10th annual […]

Unmanned Systems Canada 2017 Awards Presentation

The highlight on the closing day of Unmanned Canada 2017 Toronto was the Unmanned Systems Canada / Systémes Telécommandés Canada (USC-STC)  Awards presentation.  The occasion honoured 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 in 2017.  Af ter the […]