Jan 11/19
Transport Canada has announced new rules governing the use and operation of drones which come into effect on June 1/19.
• These are the current rules that are in effect until June 1/19 and here are the new rules which kick in on June 1/19. CBC (Thunder Bay) interviewed a local photographer about the upcoming rule changes and the impact they'll have on his business.
June 26/17
• Department launches test trials of technology for surveillance in Northern Canada:
...has granted the UAS Centre of Excellence approval to begin operations at their test range in Alma, QC. This test range facilitates research and development and provides the industry with dedicated, restricted airspace where they can test drones beyond visual line-of-sight.
December 21/16
• New reporting tool and initiatives improve drone safety:
Canadians expect to feel safe on the ground and in the sky, which is why Transport Canada is moving forward with a number of safety initiatives for drones.
• Transport Canada's drone safety initiatives:
Over the past year, Transport Canada has made progress on drones, also known as unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). The department is focused on a number of key areas.