Transport Canada has contracted Unmanned Systems Canada to undertake a UAS industry survey. The purpose is to update a 2013 survey and to provide insight into planned sector growth in both the domestic and export markets. The results will be critical in assisting governments in developing UAS related policies. This survey applies only to companies […]
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The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published its proposed UAS regulations for the ‘open’ and ‘specific’ categories. This document is recommended reading as it is likely to be considered by TC as input to their finalization of CG2, and the way-ahead for large UAS and BVLOS. USC is recommending a similar risk-based approach considering […]
TC is pleased to follow-up on its November 2017 commitment to publish documentation on its approach to BVLOS, and is inviting industry to create Concepts of Operation (ConOps) and apply to qualify to be one of up to four BVLOS proof-of-concept trials in 2018 . These trials will allow industry to conduct proof-of-concept testing to validate research […]
The Canadian Forces’ UAS ISTAR Services RFP has now been released in Draft. The CAF UAS Services will include providing near real-time, beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) information to the CAF tactical units at sea and on land. The CAF UAS Services are required in Naval and Land operational environments. https://buyandsell.gc.ca/cds/public/2018/01/29/9b6982147001300d8dee415c4baf6d50/ABES.PROD.PW__QD.B017.E26672.ATTA001.PDF […]
This is the updated version of the announcement posted 20 January. TC and USC will be announcing next steps for BVLOS at a Workshop to be held in Montreal and via teleconference on 15 February commencing at 1300EST. The venue is the TC conference room at Dorval. Details for registration and a draft agenda are […]
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TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2018 /CNW/ – Drone Delivery Canada ‘DDC or the Company’ (TSX.V:FLT OTC:TAKOF) is pleased to announce that it’s expanding its commercial testing program to the United States of America at the New York Griffiss International Airport UAS Test Site, located in Rome, New York in Q1, 2018. The Company anticipates that the US Pilot Program will then run through the […]
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 […]
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 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”]