USC Small RPAS BVLOS Best Practices

Note: Content is digitally signed and attributed directly to the member that accesses the information. [stamper_download_button_for_wp_user file_url=”https://unmannedsystems.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Small-RPAS-BVLOS-Best-Pratices-1-1.pdf” button_image=”https://unmannedsystems.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/document100.png”]  Small RPAS BVLOS Best Practices Document USC’s BVLOS Best Practices is an industry first 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 […]

Canadian Council of Geomatics (CCOG) Report on RPAS for Geomatics

The Canadian Council on Geomatics (CCOG) is pleased to release the report titled “Environmental Scan on the Operational Use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for Geomatics Applications in Canada“. The report, developed with funding from Natural Resources Canada (GeoConnections Program), provides insight into the operational requirements of using RPAS, or drones, in Canada. The intent […]

2017 Student UAS Competition Sponsorship Call

[wpdm_package id=2419 template=”link-template-calltoaction3.php”] USC is grateful to the sponsors who have generously contributed to the success of many competitions. To have your name associated with this world class event please contact [email protected].  Support the best and the brightest as they test their skills  28 – 30 April, Alma PQ. Last years competition attracted 18 teams from […]

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 […]

Manitoba Precision Agriculture Workshop

Join us December 13th for the first Manitoba Precision Agriculture Workshop.  Brought to you by Southport, Unmanned Systems Canada, Rocky Mountain Equipment and Ag Business and Crop Inc., this full day workshop features speakers, breakouts, static displays and exhibitions, as well as a farm panel. Learn how integrating UAV technologies can simplify farm operations and […]

Nomination for the 2016 Pip Rudkin Individual Achievement and Organizational Awards

Once again it is time to nominate an individual and a corporation that you think are deserving of receiving the USC-STC achievement awards recognizing their work in the advancement of UVS activities during the past year. The Pip Rudkin Individual Achievement Award was named in honour of Pip Rudkin who passed away last year.  Pip was a key member […]

Canadian Space Agency’s Bid for UAV Data Analysis

Canadian Space Agency (CSA) located in St-Hubert, (Quebec), plans to award several contracts through the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA’s) Earth Observation (EO) Applications Development Program (EOADP) to: Highlight the added value of using UAS technology for civilian applications that currently use EO satellite data. Assess the potential viability of and provide a proof-of-concept for the […]

2017 Student Unmanned Aircraft Systems Competition

Unmanned Systems Canada is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 9th Student Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Competition for 2017. The competition takes place in two phases with Phase I, a design report from each team due January 13th, 2017 and Phase II, the flying demonstration, April 28 – 30th, 2017 in […]