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Starscream Aerial Services – Oil & Gas Industry: Drill Pad Footprint Analysis
This paper examines the benefits and cost savings of conducting a drill pad footprint analysis by Starscream Aerial Services, using the Draganflyer X4-P drone and photogrammetry Pix4D post-processing software in contrast to traditional methods. http://www.draganfly.com/case-studies/starscream-aerial-services-oil-gas-industry-drill-pad-footprint-analysis
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International UAS Operator Survey – Request for Participation
Canadian companies are encouraged to take a few moments to complete this UVSI survey. This survey is not only important to develop a better international perspective on the state of the UAS industry today, but also is a mechanism…
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Mexico Canada UAS Joint Declaration of Intent
The Ministers of Mexican and Canadian aviation regulatory departments (DGAC and Transport Canada respectively) have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on UAS co-operation. This agreement has resulted from initial meetings held at UC2016 in Edmonton, and subsequently in…
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Mexican UAV Opportunities.
In ongoing efforts by Unmanned Systems Canada to promote Canadian exports, a highly successful event series of events were recently held in Mexico City during the week of 24-29 April. The week kicked off with a meeting between Transport Canada,…
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EW Payload Systems for USV Procurement
The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement to procure 3 Electronic Payload Systems that are designed to function in a marine environment with an existing Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV). https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-notice/PW-FX-011-26167
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Safety Rules for Recreational Dones
Minister Garneau will announce today an Interim Order which provides safety rules for recreational drone use. As the national organization representing over 500 members from the professional Unmanned Aerial Systems community, we applaud the Minister’s initiative to take steps…
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Canadian government seeking proposals for Arctic surveillance technology – 11 Jan 17
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…
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Student Unmanned Aircraft Systems Competition-Coast to Coast Sign Up
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…
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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…
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PWGSC LOI T8493-150035/B – UAS for NASP LOI#2 – SUMMARY and UPDATE
PWGSC has issued updated information regarding their Request for Information on the proposed Transport Canada UAS procurement for the National Aerial Surveillance Program. The updated information, and feedback on the industrial engagement sessions can be found at: https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-notice/PW-CAG-004-25953) [wpdm_package…
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