CBC reports that a drone company by the name of Drone Delivery Canada is testing a drone delivery service in a remote Northern Ontario First Nation. The purpose of the testing is to evaluate the feasibility of delivering goods of less than 10lbs to the island of Moose Factory during times when ferry service or other …
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Transport Canada is overhauling its regulations governing drone flights within Canada. The proposed regulations introduce three categories of drone operation: 1. Very small drone operations Pilots must be 14 years old or older; must mark drone with their name and contact information; pass a basic knowledge test; have liability insurance; and fly at least: 5.5 km from airports, 1.85 …
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How often does one get asked to map a sandbar? PacificUAV recently received a request to map a sandbar in the Fraser River. The client wanted up-to-date accurate information on it’s extent, topography, and volume. In this short post we highlight some important considerations when mapping a sandbar. Timing is Critical The best time to …