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USC-STC Launches Call to ACTION
USC-STC is launching a unique Call to Action 2020 to all members of the Unmanned Industry in Canada. In this unique time of disruption, USC-STC is calling on all stakeholders in the Unmanned Industry to step up and propose remote autonomous projects and solutions that will drive immediate benefits to
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USC-STC Establishes COVID-19 Committee
Unmanned Systems Canada/Systèmes Télécommandés Canada (USC-STC) is closely monitoring the COVID-19 coronavirus situation and wishes to assure our members and all those who are planning to participate in and sponsor our upcoming events that your health and safety are a top priority for USC-STC. Because of that, Unmanned Systems Canada has
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Student RPAS Competition Postponed Until 2021
Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada takes great pride in its annual Student UAS Competition. For more than a decade, USC-STC has brought together young women and men from across Canada to compete safely in these competitions, which push the envelope of student engineering and teamwork as they
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Direct Link to View RPAS 101 Webinar
We had another excellent turnout on March 4, when we hosted the second in our monthly webinar series. RPAS 101: Flying Safely – and Legally – in Canada had an excellent turnout and some really good common-sense questions. Thank you to everyone who registered and attended. We’ve already had requests
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New Federal #RPAS Tender
Attention, RPAS Service Providers: Canada wants you! The Government of Canada has issued a new tender for Aerial Inspection and Reconnaissance Services. The new tender, published today (March 12), includes the following regions of delivery: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, National Capital Region, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova
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By Popular Demand: Our First Webinar
Following our first USC-STC webinar of 2020, a number of our members – and even many non-members – asked if we could provide the full program on demand. You asked – and we listened. We’re pleased to make our first webinar of 2020 – which reviewed the legislative RPAS changes
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Transport Canada issues NPP
Are you an RPAS service provider? If you, you may well be interested in a new Notice of Proposed Procurement issued by Transport Canada. The department is seeking proposals for an RPAS capable of carrying out tests related to the National Aerial Surveillance Program. The NPP states TC is “requires
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USC-STC Chair Sends Letter to the Hon. Marc Garneau
Our new Chair, Michael Cohen, recently took the opportunity reach out to Transport Canada Minister Marc Garneau. Cohen congratulated the Minister on his recent re-election, and took the opportunity to request an in-person meeting to review the issues important to our members and the broader industry, and also to look
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TC Releases Summary Report From Stakeholder Workshop
In late May of this year, Transport Canada held two days of talks with RPAS stakeholders from across the country in Ottawa. Many USC-STC members attended the session, entitled Drone Talks: Planning for Success. The event drew roughly 125 participants and included workshops on the following topics: Beyond Visual Line of
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2020 Student UAS Competition – 15 Teams Sign Up
Southport MB will open its doors to 15 university teams who signed up for the 12th annual USC-STC Student UAS competition May 1 – 3 2020. Canada’s top talent took on the challenge to design and operate a UAS to deliver medical supplies from a “clinic” to “remote communities”.
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New USC-STC Chair Michael Cohen Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 5, 2019 MICHAEL H. COHEN ASSUMES DUTIES AS NEW CHAIR OF USC-STC OTTAWA: Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada is pleased to announce that Michael Cohen has been appointed as Chair of STC-USC, effective on the eve of #UC19Ottawa. Michael replaces outgoing chair Mark Aruja,
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USC-STC Recognizes DJI, Sylvie Lemay, Mark Aruja
A highlight of any USC-STC conference is our Annual Awards ceremony. This year was no exception. The USC-STC Organizational Award went to DJI, for its outstanding work behind-the-scenes to ensure that many of its RPAS aircraft satisfied new Transport Canada requirements in 2019. It was terrific to have Romeo Durscher,
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$12.5M Announcement at #UC19Ottawa
By Scott Simmie There was a major announcement on the opening day of the #UC19Ottawa conference: Three Alberta-based companies in the #unmanned world are partnering with Peraton Canada on a five year, $12.5M project that will create 50 “high-value” jobs. The goal of “SkySensus” is to “advance the development and
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LOOKNorth: #UC19Ottawa’s Platinum Sponsor
By Scott Simmie Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada (USC-STC) would like to express its gratitude to LOOKNorth for taking on the extremely important role of Platinum Sponsor for UC19Ottawa. Sponsors play an incredibly significant part at our annual Conference and Tradeshow, and we’re honoured that an organization with
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Peraton: A #UC19Ottawa Gold Sponsor
By Scott Simmie Any major conference is only as good as its content. And, it could be said with equal truth, as its Sponsors. Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada has been tremendously fortunate in attracting top-flight companies willing to share their generosity be sponsoring UnmannedCanada.19. One of those
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Federal RFI Invites Industry Input
In another sign that the role of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems will only continue to grow, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking opinions from those active in the Industry. Specifically, PSPC is looking for input on the development of a proposed procurement for surveillance and inspection services that
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AGM Takes Place October 29
Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada is pleased to announce that its Annual General Meeting will take place October 29, at The Westin Ottawa. The AGM will start at 5:00 PM and run for 90 minutes. This is, of course, the evening before Unmanned Canada.19 opens. Please see the
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New Unmanned Canada.19 Program
As you can imagine, any conference of this scope has a lot of moving parts. Agendas can change, speakers can opt-out (or in) – and the overall program can shift. It happens with every conference, and it has happened with UC19Ottawa. Today, we have issued our *final* Conference Program. We
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The #UC19Ottawa Countdown is On!
As you are likely aware, we’re heading into the home stretch leading up to Unmanned Canada 19 – the biggest and most influential annual gathering of its kind in the country. Our Conference and Trade Show takes place October 30 – November 1 in the nation’s capital, with three jam-packed
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United States Postal Service issues RPAS RFI
As a service to USC-STC members, as well as the broader Canadian RPAS community, we are reprinting a Request for Information from the USPS. We encourage all eligible providers to consider making a submission. Reprint follows below; please note deadline of November 4, 2019. The United States Postal Service (Postal
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Arctic RPAS RFP Extended to October 17
Do you manufacture or operate a long-range RPAS suitable for Beyond Visual Line of Sight surveillance in the Arctic? If so, you may well be interested in an RFP that’s still open (and, in fact, has just been extended), from Public Works and Government Service Canada. In a nutshell, the
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2019 Award Nominations Close September 30
Who do you admire in Canada’s Unmanned and Remotely Piloted Vehicle Systems sector? Is there an individual or organization you believe deserves acknowledgement on a national stage? Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada is now accepting nominations for its two annual award categories: the Pip Rudkin Individual Achievement Award and
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2019 – 2020 UAS Student Competition Announced! Get ready to compete in Southport next May
USC-STC sets the scenario for 12th Canada’s National Annual Student Competition Sept. 5, 2019 – NEWS RELEASE Ottawa, ON Each year, post-secondary teams from across Canada tackle real-life scenarios as participants in USC-STC’s National UAS Student Competition. This year’s challenge enables students to showcase their team’s technical and flying skills
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New UC19Ottawa Micro-Site
In case you’ve missed it on social media, USC-STC is proud to unveil a new micro-site dedicated to the upcoming UC19Ottawa conference. We’ll give you the link in a second, but here’s a quick sneak peek: The site contains everything you need to know about the conference, including downloadable programs,
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US Department of Defense RFI
The United States Department of Defense is calling for input from the RPAS industry to help formulate an investment roadmap. This formal Request For Information is also open to those in the Canadian RPAS world – and your input may well help the US Government further define its future drone
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UC19Ottawa at a glance!
A detailed program is on the way (along with a new website), but we thought we’d whet your appetite with a preview of what’s on tap this fall at our annual conference. Needless to say, this is an extremely era in the #unmanned world. This year has brought new regulations,
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UC19Ottawa Sponsors & Exhibitor Opportunities Now Available
Sponsorships Now Available June 21, 2019 – USC-STC is pleased to announce our brochures outlining Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities for the Unmanned Canada 2019 Conference and Trade Show are now available for download! We hope you’ll join us in Ottawa for the 17th Annual National industry event running from October 30
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Share your feedback in a new National Drone/RPAS Industry Survey
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
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Transport Canada Updates at Manitoba Precision Ag Workshop
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
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Industry Events: Meet-ups, Workshops & More!
Our Marketing and Communications Committee heard your requests to help share event notices more regularly with our community. Through 2019, our Committee’s immediate and longer-term goals are to: Update this page every few weeks to add industry workshops, industry conferences, webinars, etc. Highlight in monthly issues of USC-STC News any
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Webinar II: Flying Safely – and Legally – in Canada
We’re pleased to announce that the second in our series of planned monthly webinars will take place Wednesday, March 4 at 1900 EST. The topic is RPAS 101: Flying Safely – and Legally – in Canada. Once again, USC-STC board member MIke Campbell will host and moderate, along with an
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USC-STC Seeks Executive Director
Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada is embarking on a search for a highly skilled professional to fill the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is a critical position in the management and governance structure of USC-STC, assisting the Board of Directors to ensure that key association objectives
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USC-STC Names New Interim Executive Director
Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada today announced that Declan Sweeney has taken on the role of Interim Executive Director of the association. At the same time, USC-STC announces that it will embark on a nationwide executive search to find a permanent ED. Declan Sweeney, USC-STC’s Interim Executive Director
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