• WEBINAR: UNMANNED SYSTEMS DEFENCE PROCUREMENT

    Posted by Scott Simmie on June 12, 2020

    Get informed on the Government of Canada’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Project and how Canadian industry and other stakeholders can be best positioned for industrial opportunities As part of Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE), the Department…


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  • USC-STC Announces Call for Presentations & Papers

    Posted by Scott Simmie on April 20, 2020

    Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada is pleased to announce it has opened a Call for Presentations and a Call for Papers for our UnmannedCanada.20 Conference and Trade Exhibition. This year’s conference will take place in Calgary…


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  • USC-STC Establishes COVID-19 Committee

    Posted by Scott Simmie on March 18, 2020

    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…


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  • Transport Canada issues NPP

    Posted by Scott Simmie on February 6, 2020

    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…


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  • USC-STC Names New Interim Executive Director

    Posted by Scott Simmie on January 15, 2020

    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…


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  • TC Releases Summary Report From Stakeholder Workshop

    Posted by Scott Simmie on November 29, 2019

    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…


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  • $12.5M Announcement at #UC19Ottawa

    Posted by Scott Simmie on October 30, 2019

    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…


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  • Federal RFI Invites Industry Input

    Posted by Scott Simmie on October 17, 2019

    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…


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  • United States Postal Service issues RPAS RFI

    Posted by Scott Simmie on October 1, 2019

    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.


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  • US Department of Defense RFI

    Posted by Scott Simmie on September 5, 2019

    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…


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