Welcome to Unmanned Systems Canada
Our objectives are:
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To represent the interests of the unmanned vehicle systems community which includes industry, academia, government, military, and other interested persons
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To promote public awareness, education and appreciation for the Canadian unmanned vehicle systems community to itself, to Canadians and worldwide
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To provide a single voice for the Canadian unmanned systems community
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To promote and facilitate the growth of the Canadian unmanned vehicle systems community through education, advocacy, and exchange of ideas and technologies
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To assist the Canadian unmanned vehicle systems community to achieve leadership in research, development, application, and operations.
Please feel free to browse our website and if you are interested in keeping up-to-date on what is happening with unmanned systems in Canada and globally then consider joining us.
Membership Information
*** Changes Coming to SFOC Application Process for Small UAV/UAS/RPA ***
In June 2012, the UAV Working Group provided its recommendations for Phase 1 (regulations governing design standards and operation of small UAVs (25kg or less) within visual line-of-sight) to the CARAC Technical Committee for comment and approval. These recommendations and Technical Committee comments were accepted and subsequently reviewed and approved by the Transport Canada Canadian Aviation Regulatory Committee (CARC). The recommended regulatory changes are being held by TC pending completion of the next three phases of the UAV Working Group deliberations.
However, TC has committed to amending the UAV SFOC Staff Instructions to reflect the proposed regulations to the maximum extent possible, by recognizing these proposed regulatory requirements as “best practices”. Applicants complying with these practices would have greater assurance of SFOC approval, and regional inspector workload would be reduced when reviewing renewal applications from organizations that have been determined to meet proposed regulatory requirements.
To learn the details of the proposed regulations and how the new SFOC process may affect you and your operations, be sure to attend the Unmanned Systems Canada Conference in Vancouver from 12-14 November 2013. A workshop and other presentations are planned to explain the changes.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: 20 May, 2013 Unmanned Systems Canada Call For Papers 2013 Student Papers Competition Click here for information!
Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems Unmanned Systems Canada and Canadian Science Publishing partner to launch a new journal dedicated to the rapily growing field of unmanned vehicle systems.
To view the official press release Click Here
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