The Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) Joint Undertaking has informed us that it has just published a call which aims at performing demonstration/live testing activities for identifying quick-win solutions enabling the safe integration of drones, in all kinds of airspace. This call is framed in the context of the recent “Warsaw Declaration” which acknowledged […]
On December 13, at the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council (CARAC)Plenary, Transport Canada staff announced that new SFOC exemption requirements will be published this week (possibly as early as today, December 14), and are expected to go into effect on December 22 2016, the day after the current SFOC exemptions expire. [wpdm_package id=2786 template=”link-template-calltoaction3.php”]
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 — […]
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” […]
This morning the Chair of USC, Mark Aruja, participated as a witness to the Standing Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities. He was joined by key players in the UAS industry. The podcast for both sessions is at: http://parlvu.parl.gc.ca/XRender/en/View/Calendar/20161124/-1?device=isChrome Top line – UAV Regulations The oral presentation is attached. [wpdm_package id=2520 template=”link-template-calltoaction3.php”]
USC has a history of success as co-author with Transport Canada on UAV regulations. That reputation will see USC as a witness at the Standing Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities on Thursday 24 November from 0845 – 0945. The proceedings can be followed on line. Both written and oral submissions will be posted on this website.
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”] […]
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 […]