Category Archives: Announcements

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 […]

UAS Stakeholder Engagement: Summer & Fall 2017 / UAS, Engagement des intervenants : été et automne 2017

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Stakeholder Engagement:  Summer & Fall 2017 Registration is now open! In support of the proposed regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) published in Canada Gazette, Part I on July 15, 2017, Transport Canada (TC) is hosting a series of stakeholder engagement sessions in select cities across the country from August 1 […]

CG 1 Released – sUAS Regulations

Eleven years of joint effort by Unmanned Systems Canada and Tranport Canada has reached the milestone announcement in Canada Gazette One of the proposed regulations for small UAS operating in Visual Line of Sight. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2017/2017-07-15/html/reg2-eng.php Unmanned Systems Canada will be seeking industry input to provide Transport Canada with a collated response during the period open […]

New Interim Order Refines Drone Usage Restrictions

An amended interim order has modified the restrictions pertaining to operations of model aircraft (recreational UAVs). Previously stated distances for operations from animals, and other fixed entities have been deleted. Amended paragraphs follow: (3) No person shall operate a model aircraft having a total weight of more 250 g (0.55 pounds) but not more than […]

Fisheries and Oceans UAS P&A

Fisheries and Oceans has issued a Price and Availability request for research  UAS platforms and technology available now, or upcoming technology that can meet their requirements. Feedback on their draft requirements is also requested. Bilingual copies of the documents are available for download. Response deadline is 7 July. https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-notice/PW-WPG-006-10247 [wpdm_package id=3651 template=”link-template-calltoaction3.php”] [wpdm_package id=3650 template=”link-template-calltoaction3.php”]