An industry leader in the police-drone sector has scored another victory in the search-and-rescue arena. On Oct. 14, the Ontario Provincial Police found a missing man after deploying drones manufactured by Canada-based Aeryon Labs. The man, who suffers from dementia, went missing at twilight in a rural area. After his family searched for two hours, they called police … [Read more...] about Canada: Aeryon Drone Finds Missing Man
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Home-grown Traffic Drone Keeps Canadian Roads Safe
A Canadian police force is unleashing a homegrown drone to map traffic accidents and cut down on delays. The York (Ont.) Regional police purchased a Canadian-made Aeryon SkyRanger in July and announced this week the drone would be sent into action soon. “[The York] Traffic Bureau Reconstruction Team is currently implementing a high-tech drone mapping system that should … [Read more...] about Home-grown Traffic Drone Keeps Canadian Roads Safe
This Week in Public Safety Drones
The Drone Revolution is taking the public-safety world by storm. From police surveillance quadcopters to fixed-wing firefighter craft, UAVs are attracting the attention of public-safety agencies across the globe. Canadian paramedics are hoping a new drone solution could spell the difference between life and death in first-responder crises. The Renfrew Paramedic Service … [Read more...] about This Week in Public Safety Drones
Ottawa Investing $75M in Drone Technology
(Source: ctvnews.ca) The federal government is investing $75 million in drone technology that it says will be used to fight terrorism and "help keep Canadians safe." Industry Minister James Moore made the announcement at the Burlington, Ont. headquarters of L-3 WESCAM on Monday, explaining that the federal government would make a repayable contribution of $75 million to … [Read more...] about Ottawa Investing $75M in Drone Technology
