Canadian drone company Microdrones has announced that their md4-1000 drone has been added to Transport Canada's list of Compliant Unmanned Air Systems. "This approval from Transport Canada (TC) for our md4-1000 drone has great meaning for users everywhere. A compliance certificate from TC implies a certain level of safety and quality," said Sebastien Long, Microdrones' Sales … [Read more...] about Transport Canada Adds Microdrones to List of Compliant Systems
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Drone Group Asks Pilots to Contact Canadian Lawmakers
The Network of Drone Enthusiasts, NODE, is asking drone operators to lobby Canadian lawmakers for changes in Canada's restrictive Interim Order on drone use. The NODE is a grass-roots organization of pilots and manufacturers - the initial sponsor is DJI - dedicated to acting as a voice to ensure fair legislation. While promoting safe and legal flight, the group makes … [Read more...] about Drone Group Asks Pilots to Contact Canadian Lawmakers
Can Drones and Horse Racing Mix?
Horse racing enthusiasts and gamblers may get a new view on horse racing, at least in Canada. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario - the organization that governs horse racing in Ontario - tested the use of drones to keep jockeys honest on Friday, at the Raceway at Western Fair District in London, Ontario. The experiment used camera drones to fly overhead during the … [Read more...] about Can Drones and Horse Racing Mix?
The Drone Catastrophe That Wasn’t
Investigators now admit that the incident earlier this month that caused a Canadian airliner to take evasive action, injuring two crew members, did not involve a drone at all. When DRONELIFE reported on the incident it seemed evident to most drone operators that the presence of a drone was unlikely, given the reported altitude and location. The crew of the airline, in … [Read more...] about The Drone Catastrophe That Wasn’t
Here We Go Again: Media Frenzy Over Pilot Injuries, Near Miss With UFO
News and Commentary. If there is one thing that the drone industry can do without, it's more bad press about the perceived dangers of drones. But it seems that mainstream media just can't resist a headline - and "suspected drone" sounds much more exciting than "plastic shopping bag" or "runaway birthday balloon." "Crew Members Injured as Plane Avoids near Collision with … [Read more...] about Here We Go Again: Media Frenzy Over Pilot Injuries, Near Miss With UFO
