Drones in Mining: Boosting Safety and ROI with Digital Twins

Using drones in mining might seem a strange idea. But recently, more mining companies are using drones for their operations. But what does it really mean to use drones in mining? In short, it means: Let the drone do the dirty, dangerous job – You just make the...

Visual Observer Scenarios – VLOS to BVLOS

With the new privileges for EVLOS and Sheltered operations under advanced, plus the option to use a vision-based Detect and Avoid (DAA) system to meet the L1C BVLOS requirements, there is some nuance to when and where Visual Observers (VOs) are needed and what...

2025 Recap

2025 was a big year for the Canadian drone industry! I had almost lost hope of seeing BVLOS regs when we received a very welcome surprise in the spring. That was the catalyst for a very busy remainder of the year! From course creation to planning complex flight...

How to Adapt Your Flight Techniques for Any Environment

Whether you’re trialling out Sheltered operations under your Advanced certificate, completing a routine mapping mission, supporting emergency response, or flying BVLOS as part of a complex operation, one thing remains constant: the environment dictates your technique....