Professor Emeritus Dr. David Bird and Dr. Paul Pace, former Directors of USC showcased in Drone360 article for their world-leading research into wildlife using UAVs. Both of these gentlemen played a major role in shaping the scenario for last year’s USC Student UAV Competition. http://drone360mag.com/news-notes/2016/09/drones-help-improve-wildlife-research?utm_content=bufferdef93&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Public Services and Procurement Canada has awarded a contract to Ottawa-based Kongsberg Geospatial for an emergency operations airspace UAV tracking system Ottawa, CA: Kongsberg Geospatial, an Ottawa-based developer of geospatial software technology, announced today that Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has awarded them a contract to produce an Emergency Operations Airspace Management System (EOAMS) […]
The Board of Unmanned Systems Canada is composed of 15 members, all elected to a 3 year term. There are fourteen(14) candidates running for four (4) vacancies on the Board for this coming election. Your vote is critical – please take the time to learn about these well-qualified candidates in order to make an informed […]
Ottawa, CA: Kongsberg Geospatial, an Ottawa-based developer of real-time, mission critical, geospatial visualisation software, and eSmart Systems, who develop digital intelligence for the energy industry and smart communities, announced today that they have integrated the Kongsberg Geospatial IRIS UAS situational awareness system into the eSmart Systems Connected Drone solution for powerline inspection. Read the full […]
Leddar Tech Inc. announced today the completion of a combined investment of US $101 million (close to CAD $130 million) led by Osram and including Delphi Magneti Marelli and Integrated Device Technology, Inc. as strategic investors, as well as Fonds de solidarité FTQ. Representing the Company’s largest capital raise to date, this round of funding will […]
DRONE OPERATIONS WHERE & WHAT – TODAY & TOMORROW The survey on Non-Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) / Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) / Drone Operations is available online in 7 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish & Spanish). This survey is open to drone operators in the following categories from all countries: l […]
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 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 […]
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
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 […]