A Canadian start-up wants to make drones more self-aware and improve their “vision” in an effort to curtail crashes with planes and people. Vancouver-based Iris Automation (not to be confused with 3DR’s Iris) is working on new technology that would enhance drones to “see” potential obstacles and course correct using an autonomous collision avoidance system. The drone … [Read more...] about Vancouver Start-up Builds Better Drone Vision
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Transport Canada Bans Drones Over Small Town
Canadian officials have declared the skies drone free over a small town in northeast Alberta. Transport Canada, the nation’s counterpart to the FAA, made a ruling last week prohibiting drones from the airspace above the Fort McMurray urban service area according to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. An urban service area is a non-municipal area dedicated to providing … [Read more...] about Transport Canada Bans Drones Over Small Town
Canada Hunts for Rogue Drone: The Furor Over “Near Miss” in Winnipeg
Canadian authorities continue to hunt for the operator of a "rogue drone" that allegedly flew too close to a passenger jet. A pilot has reported that they sighted a drone 80 feet away from the passenger plane as it came in for landing; the pilot took evasive action and landed the plane safely. The reported incident happened at Winnipeg International Airport on … [Read more...] about Canada Hunts for Rogue Drone: The Furor Over “Near Miss” in Winnipeg
Canada’s Drone Education Program: With No Drone Zones
Transport Canada has announced Canada's new drone education program, a safety campaign that foreshadows Canada's plan to enact new drone laws. “While Transport Canada is working on new regulations to integrate drones into Canadian airspace, I urge all users to learn how to fly safely and legally. As a responsible drone user, think twice about where you fly, stay away from … [Read more...] about Canada’s Drone Education Program: With No Drone Zones
Canadian Report: Drone Narrowly Misses Plane
An airplane pilot reported a near miss with a drone in Canada last week. On Nov. 27, a plane bound for Tennessee reportedly came within about nine feet of a small drone as the plane left the Region of Waterloo International Airport near Hamilton, Ont. Police are still investigating and have not discovered the identity of the UAV’s owner. Transport Canada prohibits flying … [Read more...] about Canadian Report: Drone Narrowly Misses Plane
