Canada

Drone smuggling incident highlights security challenges in Canadian prisons

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has now confirmed that a high-value package of illicit drugs discovered on the grounds…

Canadian prisons crack down on drones

British Columbia prison officials seized multiple packages containing cannabis concentrates worth around CAD $70,000 on the perimeter of Mountain Institution,…

Leonardo Equips CAF with Counter-Drone Technology

Leonardo has been awarded a contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) to provide its Falcon Shield C-UAS system…

Canada Upgrades Air Defense and Counter-Drone Capabilities

In a press release late last week, the Canadian Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, disclosed that Canadian…

Counter-UAS Sandbox 2024 Innovators Announced

Canada’s Uncrewed Aerial Systems Sandbox 2024 has announced the innovative companies selected for the event. The event will be held…

Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems Sandbox 2024 Announced

The Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) landscape is rapidly evolving, posing growing challenges to the Department of National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces…

Royal Canadian Navy To Receive Advanced EO/IR System

Canadian manufacturer of electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) camera systems, CURRENT Scientific Corporation (CURRENT), based in British Columbia, is excited to reveal…

RCMP Concerned About Drone Operating Near Airport

Recent drone activities near YLW International Airport (Kelowna International Airport) have raised concerns for the Kelowna Royal Canadian Mounted Police…

CBC Report: Drones Are a Significant Prison Issue

In a recent Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) report, the suspected drone drops for the Canadian prison Collins Bay Institution from…

Canada Proposes BVLOS Safety Regulations

Canada has one of the safest air sectors in the world. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting innovation…

Failed Prison Drone Delivery Leads to Arrests

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Drumheller, in conjunction with Correctional Services Canada and the Calgary Police Service have announced…

InDro Robotics Protects Ottawa Airport

InDro Robotics reported that their drone detection system played a role in ensuring the safety of Air Force One during…

Canadian Defence Minister Provides Modernization Update

While the global security environment changes, the Canadian Government is continuously working on the modernization of the Canadian Armed Forces…

Percepto Achieves Regulation to Deploy Automated Drones

Percepto, a leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider, announced that Transport Canada has approved Ontario Power Generation Inc (OPG)…

2021 Drone Collision Findings Released

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada says “unsuccessful visual scanning” and “operator task saturation” both came into play in…

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