Category Archives: Blog

USC Chairman’s Update – Christmas 2017

Unmanned Systems Canada Chairman Update for Christmas 2017 This year has been another busy and productive year, with several notable milestones achieved. Here’s some highlights: Unmanned Canada 2017  Conference News USC held our 15th Annual National “Unmanned Canada Conference and Trade Show” in Toronto, ON this November – it was a resounding success! For three […]

Canadian government seeking proposals for Arctic surveillance technology – 11 Jan 17

The Call for Proposals (CFP) is an invitation to bidders to submit innovative science and technology (S&T) proposals in support of Canada’s defence, security and public safety. More specifically, this CFP identifies S&T Challenges that relate to the following DRDC programs and for which innovative solutions are sought:   All-Domain Situational Awareness (ADSA) Program — […]

Student Unmanned Aircraft Systems Competition-Coast to Coast Sign Up

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”] […]

USC Releases Small RPAS BVLOS Best Practices Document to Members

The Small RPAS BVLOS Best Practices is a best practices document for the operation of unmanned aircraft beyond visual line of sight that was developed by Unmanned Systems Canada for it’s membership and to advance BVLOS possibilities in Canada. This document is released to all registered members of Unmanned Systems Canada (including corporate, and student […]

7 Steps to starting a UAV company in Canada

Far too often I have customers sending links to drone service company websites that have advertising and content that make me cringe. We mostly see what will eventually become evidence for Transport Canada to shut them down or fine them. We see them post half-truths about regulation and downright moronic claims that they are operating safely […]