Articles and Blog News | Unmanned Canada

Not all drone training programs are equal. This guide covers what Transport Canada actually requires, what to look for in a ground school and flight review provider, platform-specific training, and how organizations can build a compliant multi-pilot training program.

Drones compress construction survey timelines from days to hours at every project phase. This guide covers baseline surveys, earthworks volumetrics, progress monitoring, as-built documentation, software integration, and the ROI case for Canadian construction firms.

Flying commercially in Canada requires Transport Canada Advanced RPAS certification. This guide covers the exam, in-person flight review, aircraft registration, controlled airspace authorization, recency requirements, and what happens if you get it wrong.

Cameras can't see through trees — LiDAR can. This guide covers drone LiDAR for Canadian forestry: canopy penetration, timber volume, terrain modelling, carbon inventory, recommended platforms, and the software stack from raw point cloud to deliverable.

The Matrice 400 and Matrice 350 RTK are both proven enterprise platforms — but they're not interchangeable. This guide compares specs, key differences, payload compatibility, and use case fit to help Canadian operators choose the right platform for their program.

Powerlines, pipelines, bridges, and towers demand more than a standard drone. This guide covers platform selection, payload configuration, BVLOS authorization, and Transport Canada compliance for building a reliable infrastructure inspection program in Canada.