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 […]
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Amid high winds and chilly temperatures 13 teams got airborne in Alma QC in search of three types of geese including nesting pairs. Piloting skills were put to the test and teamwork allowed the UAVs that crashed to get back in the game. At the awards banquet the top three winners were announced along with the […]
Des étudiants de partout au pays s’affrontent dans une compétition de drones à Alma ICI.Radio-Canada.ca http://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1031118/competition-canadienne-de-drones-a-alma
Canadian BVLOS Flights Capture International Media Attention http://www.expouav.com/news/latest/first-commercial-drone-flight-conducted-beyond-visual-line-sight-canada/ Ventus completes demanding survey operations in the Arctic https://www.gim-international.com/content/article/northern-survey-flights
The House of Commons Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities has released: Study of Unmanned Air Vehicle Regulations: An Interim Report. Unmanned Systems Canada and members of our industry testified before the committee as inputs to this report. We expect to be commenting on elements of this report to the committee. Industry is invited to […]
The Royal Canadian Navy has issued an RFI for their ISTAR UAS project; closing date of 18 April 2017. https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-notice/PW-QD-037-26189
Toronto, Ontario—November 29, 2016 USC member Drone Delivery Canada is pleased to announce it is working with Staples (NASDAQ – SPLS), the country’s leading provider of business solutions, to collaborate and explore the feasibility of developing, implementing and commercializing a drone delivery logistics platform for Staples’ commercial requirements nationwide in Canada. [imic_button colour=”btn-default” type=”enabled” link=”http://www.dronedeliverycanada.com/news/press-releases/drone-delivery-canada-and-staples-team-up-for-drone-delivery-development-implementation-and-commercialization/” target=”_blank” […]
The Awards Ceremony was the high point of the closing day at the 14th annual Unmanned Systems Conference held in Edmonton AB late last week. The occasion honored 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. The votes […]
Conference delegates at Unmanned Systems Canada’s annual conference held at the Westin Edmonton last week, gathered to witness a milestone in the evolution of the Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) industry. At the conference, Transport Canada presented the Mayor of Foremost Alberta with the letter approving the first test range in Canada for Beyond Visual Line […]
FOREMOST, ALBERTA – The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced today that the Foremost UAS Range has received final Transport Canada authorization necessary to begin operations as Canada’s first permanent restricted airspace for Unmanned Air Systems (UAS, drone). The site will be used for UAS research and development, and test and evaluation for civil […]