Updated as of June 18, 2019: This year’s Call for Speakers is now closed, and we’re happy to report that we received over 50 abstracts to consider for UC19Ottawa. The USC-STC Conference Program team will review all proposals then contact applicants over the next few months. Original post: April 25, 2019:Unmanned Systems Canada – Systèmes […]
April 25, 2019 – Ottawa, ON Four new Canadian companies and innovative research projects will be funded by LOOKNorth and Unmanned Systems Canada – Systèmes Télécommandés Canada (USC-STC) as part a national ‘testbed project’ in the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems ‘RPAS’ (also known as UAV’s or drones) industry. The Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) […]
The application of drones to bird research and conservation is essentially ground-breaking and game-changing technology. The more ornithologists we introduce this technology to, the better for them and for the birds. This particular workshop is absolutely the tops! Not only do ‘students’ acquire information from top specialists in the field, they also get hands-on experience […]
The Project will provide Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) information and deliver precision strike effects to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) commanders. The Project’s medium-altitude, long-endurance ISTAR and precision strike capabilities will be integrated as part of a networked, joint system-of-systems, in support of the Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) Defence Policy strategic vision and […]
Professional drone/UAV/RPAS operators, manufacturers, software developers, trainers, industry suppliers, students and academia are encouraged to respond before March 30th, 2019 to the new national ‘RPAS Environmental Study.’ March 19, 2019 – Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada is encouraging our members and industry contacts to participate in a national research study that will provide […]
TL:DR Transport Canada (TC) Released Advisory Circular 922 on RPAS Safety Assurance to outline RPA requirements for Advanced Operations. USC-STC met with TC to better understand the AC, and has prepared a white paper on suggestions for changes and improvements. You can get a copy at the bottom of this post. AC922 Submission Transport Canada […]
March 6, 2019 – USC-STC Industry Event Update USC-STC’s Mark Aruja and many of our national association members attended the Manitoba Precision Agricultural Workshop held at Southport, MB on March 5th. Representatives from Transport Canada provided some updates on the status of the new regulations. Thanks to USC-STC’ member Matthew Johnson from M3 Aerial for […]
Unmanned Systems Canada conducts a student UAS competition, open to teams from colleges and universities across Canada. Sixteen teams presented Design Papers in January. A team of seven judges representing a cross section of the UAS sector, were impressed by the quality of the reports and are ready to proudly announce the winners.
In January, 2019, Transport Canada announced new rules for RPAS Operations starting June 1st. They cover new Pilot Certificates and Exams, new Flight Rules as well as the introduction of a new Safety Assurance Standard and Advisory Circular AC922 for RPAS, known as “SAFE”, covering RPAS Designs to be used in higher risk situations. TL;DR […]
USC-STC is launching a new monthly webinar series in 2019! We’re excited to partner with media experts like Yifei Zhao at AlteX UAV to host and record monthly webinars led by USC-STC Directors. We’ll cover informative topics across Canada’s aerial, ground and marine sectors to: Share industry insights and best practices Dive into hot topics […]