Regulations & Policy

USC Chair to Testify at Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities -Wed 28 Mar 3:30pm

Posted by Susan Chapman on March 27, 2018

UPDATE – 5 Minute address attached The Chairman of USC Mark Aruja, will testify to the House of Commons Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Wed 28 Mar at 3:30 pm. Listen live on: http://parlvu.parl.gc.ca Call to action –…

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CBC Covers BVLOS in Canada – Thursday 22 March

Posted by Susan Chapman on March 21, 2018

Updated Friday Mar 22. The segment on BVLOS has been published. You can see the segment here. Ashely Burke, CBC Ottawa, has aired a segment on BVLOS in Canada, Tune into cbc.ca/ottawa and 91.5 fm in the morning. The TV piece is…

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USC – Look North BVLOS Workshop Presentations 18-02-15

Posted by Susan Chapman on February 26, 2018

USC and LOOKNorth hosted a BVLOS workshop at Transport Canada facilities on 15 February. The 80 participants were provided the opportunity to discuss with TC the call for BVLOS Concept of Operations. USC/LN briefed the availability of funding support…

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European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Publishes Proposed UAS Regulations

Posted by Susan Chapman on February 12, 2018

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published its proposed UAS regulations for the ‘open’ and ‘specific’ categories. This document is recommended reading as it is likely to be considered by TC as input to their finalization of CG2,…

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TC Calls for BVLOS Proof of Concept Proposals

Posted by Susan Chapman on February 2, 2018

TC is pleased to follow-up on its November 2017 commitment to publish documentation on its approach to BVLOS, and is inviting industry to create Concepts of Operation (ConOps) and apply to qualify to be one of up to four…

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Updated: BVLOS Workshop – 15 Feb, Montreal

Posted by Susan Chapman on January 24, 2018

This is the updated version of the announcement posted 20 January. TC and USC will be announcing next steps for BVLOS at a Workshop to be held in Montreal and via teleconference on 15 February commencing at 1300EST. The venue…

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Get Your MP’s Support for Regulatory Changes – Here’s How

Posted by Susan Chapman on January 24, 2018

Get your MP’s support for what you do and why regulatory changes are critical for your business. Engage, Educate and Excite! The attached is a guide to assist you.

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Transport Canada – Grandfathering Date in CG1

Posted by Susan Chapman on December 8, 2017

At the most recent meeting of the USC Regulatory Commitee and Transport Canada, TC noted concerns regarding the 15th of December grandfathering date referenced in CG1. Accordingly, they have provided the following guidance. Transport Canada is currently reviewing stakeholder comments…

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CARAC Plenary 22 Feb 2018

Posted by Susan Chapman on November 27, 2017

Notice to UAV stakeholders, We are pleased to announce that the CARAC Plenary will take place on February 22, 2018. Please save the date in your calendar. More details to follow. Sincerely, Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council Transport Canada / Government of Canada

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DJI Seeks Transport Canada’s Help For Safety Quiz For New Drone Pilots

Posted by Susan Chapman on November 2, 2017

UnmannedCanada 2017: November 7, 2017 – DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, on Thursday asked Transport Canada to help improve Canadian drone safety by working with DJI to develop a mandatory Knowledge Quiz for people…

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