A drone company recognized for saving lives is hoping a new suite of professionally piloted, commercial UAV services will launch the company into a rarified atmosphere as one of the top companies in the drone biz. Draganfly Innovations, a subsidiary of TRACE Live Network, announced the new package of products and service last week that will couple a team of experienced … [Read more...] about Life-saving Draganfly Wings Into New Adventure with Suite Launch
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Divided Opinions on Drone Regulations in Canada
There is a difference of opinion among experts when it comes to discussing drone regulations in Canada. Where on one hand, experts believe that the permissive approach adopted by Canadian regulatory authorities has resulted in Canada being the world leader in drone technology; on the other hand, some experts believe that allowing individuals to use drones freely is bound to put … [Read more...] about Divided Opinions on Drone Regulations in Canada
eBee Becomes First Transport Canada Compliant Fixed-Wing Drone
(Source: sensefly.com) The senseFly eBee has become the first fixed-wing system to be designated a ‘compliant small UAV’ by Transport Canada—a distinction that moves organisations that use this drone a critical step closer to achieving Compliant Operator status. Canadian companies that employ drones for civilian applications must hold a Special Flight Operations … [Read more...] about eBee Becomes First Transport Canada Compliant Fixed-Wing Drone
The Path to Integrating Drones Into Canada’s Skies
(Source: skiesmag.com) In November 2014, Transport Canada issued two exemptions to facilitate wider use of small unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) weighing 25 kilograms or less, describing the action as an “interim strategy” meant “to accommodate the industry’s exponential growth.” Now, the agency is taking steps to formalize its rules for small UAVs, with the goal of … [Read more...] about The Path to Integrating Drones Into Canada’s Skies
York Police Drones to Slash Road-Closure Times
(Source: The Star) York Regional Police say they are now equipped with an unmanned aerial vehicle to help shorten the process of investigating collisions and get traffic moving again promptly after a crash. Roads are closed for a significant amount of time after a collision because of the traditional “detailed electronic mapping process” of a scene, police say. Using a … [Read more...] about York Police Drones to Slash Road-Closure Times
