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  24 août 2020 | Local, Aérospatial

  GA-ASI to Host Strategic Industry Engagements in Canada

  Canadian Businesses with Aerospace Capabilities, Remote Piloted Systems and Autonomous Technologies Are Encouraged to Apply SAN DIEGO, Aug. 19, 2020 /CNW/ -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), announced that it will engage Canadian companies to participate in the development and success of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian® RPAS. Companies with an interest in participating can apply using GA-ASI's web-based participation request form. "GA-ASI is always looking to build on our existing Canadian industry relationships," said Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI. "A strong North American industrial partnership contributes to the growth and success of our domestic and international endeavors. Team SkyGuardian Canada is aimed at building long-term relationships that advance Remotely Piloted Systems and Autonomous Technologies (RPS-AT) and developing sustainable jobs in Canada." Companies with proven aerospace and defense capabilities in the following areas are encouraged to apply: Aircraft Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Sensor Data Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) Airborne Sensors/Payloads Global Supply Chain for aircraft components & manufacturing Research and Development (R&D) related projects for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Canadian companies are invited to submit a request to participate, along with their company profiles and additional information requested through the Strategic Industry Engagement Request form, located at https://www.ga-asi.com/canada-industry-engagement. The registration site will remain open until September 19, 2020. Companies will be notified in October if they have been selected to participate. Hi-resolution images of MQ-9B SkyGuardian are available to qualified media outlets from GA-ASI. For more information on Team SkyGuardian Canada, go to http://www.ga-asi.com/teamskyguardiancanada. About GA-ASI General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. With more than six million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent flight that enables situational awareness and rapid strike. The company also produces a variety of ground control stations and sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas. For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com. SkyGuardian, SeaGuardian, Predator and Lynx are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. GA-ASI Media Relations General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. +1 (858) 524-8101 ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com SOURCE General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/ga-asi-to-host-strategic-industry-engagements-in-canada-868147819.html

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  7 janvier 2019 | Local, Aérospatial, Sécurité

  UAVs remain a persistent problem around Canadian airports

  by Ken Pole Transport Canada data on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) flown in or near controlled airspace in 2018 show that this remains a persistent problem, even as the federal government continues to work on updated regulations. Interim regulations in effect since last May prohibit UAVs inside controlled or restricted airspace, and require them to be flown at least 5.6 kilometres away from any area where aircraft take off or land. These regulations also require unmanned aircraft to be at least 1.9 kilometres away from heliports. UAVs must be flown only during daylight hours, always in line of sight, below 90 metres above ground level (AGL), and at least 30 to 76 metres from vehicles, vessels and the public. The only exception is for operations from a field or an event approved by the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada. Last summer, Transport Canada initiated two pilot projects involving emergency responders and several private companies which operate UAVs beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) in an attempt to collect safety information to help regulators understand the challenge. “Transport Canada has indicated that they have now completed a few operational tests and will continue their trials,” wrote aviation lawyer Auriol Marasco, a partner in the Toronto law firm Blake, Cassells & Graydon, in a Jan. 3 website article. “The industry is anxiously awaiting the results as they will provide key indications as to how the BVLOS operations will be regulated.” Marasco also said Transport will be releasing updated regulations for UAV operations within visual line-of-sight (VLOS). Updated rules were expected by the end of December, but a Transport Canada spokesperson told Skies in a Jan. 4 email that the department “continues to work on getting the final regulations published . . . as soon as possible in 2019.” Meanwhile, the department's Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting System (CADORS) for last year–which could be amended as any year-end reports are incorporated–includes at least 123 reports involving UAVs not in compliance with the regulations. In some cases, the UAV was close enough for pilots to identify the make, model, and even estimate its weight. All major scheduled and charter carriers have filed reports about encounters at various altitudes, some within close proximity to runways. In June, the crew of an Air Inuit Boeing 737 on final approach 3.7 kilometres from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport reported an orange UAV at some 360 metres AGL. At the same airport three months earlier, the tower advised an aircraft taking off that there was a UAV approximately 900 metres from the runway threshold at about 200 metres AGL. Quebec accounted for “only” eight CADORS reports in 2018. Given their traffic volumes, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta topped the list with 48, 37 and 16 reports, respectively. One of the B.C. reports came from the crew of an Air Canada Airbus A321 on final approach to Vancouver International Airport. Descending downwind, they reported a UAV “whizzing by” at approximately 7,000 feet AGL. In another notable incident, the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (VHFC) reported a UAV some 200 feet above the floatplane docks as a Seair Seaplanes aircraft was taxiing out for departure. The only other detail provided in the CADORS was that “the UAV operator was located and counselled by a VHFC representative” and that the UAV had been landed. Reports were filed by commercial, corporate, private and military fixed-wing and helicopter pilots as well as members of the public. In most cases, the CADORS notes “no impact on operations.” However, that wasn't the case last February with a Cessna 172S registered to B.C.-based Chinook Helicopters. On a training flight from Abbotsford to Chilliwack, as it turned on right base to Chilliwack, the pilot reported that the leading edge of his left wing had been struck by an unknown object. He landed without further incident and police were advised. No UAV debris was found but blue paint was evident on the Cessna's damaged area. It was a situation that clearly could have been much worse. https://www.skiesmag.com/news/uavs-remain-a-persistent-problem-around-canadian-airports

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  23 avril 2018 | Local, Naval

  Le gouvernement du Canada annonce l’attribution d’un contrat à Cellula Robotics Ltée pour la recherche et le développement à l’appui de la surveillance sous-marine dans l’Arctique

  Communiqué de presse De : Défense nationale Le 6 avril 2018 – Ottawa (Ontario) – Défense nationale/Forces armées canadiennes Dans la politique de défense du Canada, Protection, Sécurité, Engagement, le ministère de la Défense nationale (MDN) s'engage à mettre l'accent sur la recherche et le développement en matière de défense afin de trouver des solutions novatrices aux problèmes de surveillance dans le Nord, y compris les secteurs prioritaires du renseignement, de la surveillance et de la reconnaissance dans l'Arctique. Le Gouvernement du Canada a attribué un contrat à Cellula Robotics ltée pour la mise au point d'une pile à combustible qui améliorera la capacité des véhicules sous-marins autonomes de stocker suffisamment d'énergie pour entreprendre des missions lointaines et de longue durée. Ce contrat, d'une valeur totale de près de 648 000 $, est attribué dans le cadre de l'appel de propositions d'innovation 2016 pour le programme de sciences et technologie (S & T) sur la connaissance de la situation dans tous les domaines (CSTD). Les solutions de surveillance appuient la capacité du gouvernement du Canada d'exercer sa souveraineté dans le Nord et sensibilisent davantage aux enjeux en matière de sécurité, ainsi qu'aux activités commerciales et de transport dans l'Arctique canadien. De plus, des solutions peuvent contribuer aux efforts conjoints du Canada et des États-Unis pour renouveler le Système d'alerte du Nord et moderniser des éléments du Commandement de la défense aérospatiale de l'Amérique du Nord (NORAD). Gr'ce à un investissement de près de 133 millions de dollars jusqu'en 2020, les responsables du programme de S & T sur la CSTD coordonnent et financent des recherches et des analyses novatrices pour appuyer l'élaboration d'options visant à améliorer la connaissance du domaine des approches aériennes, maritimes et sous-marines du Canada, en particulier dans l'Arctique Citations « Afin de relever les défis canadiens, nous devons explorer des solutions novatrices canadiennes, surtout compte tenu de l'étendue du littoral de l'Arctique. Nos établissements d'enseignement et notre industrie de l'innovation comptent parmi les meilleurs au monde, et nous sommes fiers de travailler avec eux pour traiter des questions de surveillance particulièrement complexes concernant l'Arctique. » Ministre de la Défense Harjit S. Saijan « Notre gouvernement s'est engagé à fournir aux militaires des Forces armées canadiennes les outils dont ils ont besoin pour réaliser leur travail, tout en assurant le meilleur rapport qualité-prix possible pour les Canadiennes et les Canadiens. Ces contrats feront appel à l'expertise canadienne pour élaborer des technologies de surveillance de pointe pour l'Arctique. » Ministre des Services publics et Approvisionnement, l'honorable Carla Qualtrough Faits en bref La CSTD est un programme dirigé par le MDN, qui vise à tirer parti de l'expertise scientifique et technologique innovatrice d'autres ministères, du milieu universitaire, de l'industrie et des alliés, afin d'identifier, d'évaluer et de valider les technologies à l'appui de la surveillance aérienne et maritime, en particulier dans le Nord. Recherche et développement pour la défense Canada (RDDC), l'organisation de la Défense nationale spécialisant en sciences et technologie, est le chef de file national en S & T. Cette organisation fournit à la communauté de S & T pour la défense, aux Forces armées canadiennes et à d'autres ministères, ainsi qu'aux groupes de sécurité publique, les connaissances et la technologie nécessaires pour défendre et protéger les intérêts du Canada au pays et à l'étranger. Produits connexes Documentation - Le gouvernement du Canada annonce l'attribution d'un contrat à Cellula Robotics Ltée pour la recherche et le développement à l'appui de la surveillance sous-marine dans l'Arctique Liens connexes Programme de connaissance de la situation dans tous les domaines Le gouvernement du Canada annonce les contrats attribués dans le cadre du Programme de science et technologie pour la connaissance de la situation dans tous les domaines Le gouvernement du Canada annonce la période de présentation des soumissions en réponse au processus d'appel de propositions 2016 pour des investissements en sciences et technologie Personnes-ressources Relations avec les médias Ministère de la Défense nationale Téléphone : 613-996-2353 Courriel : mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca Suivez Sciences et technologie de la Défense nationale (@DRDC_RDDC) sur Twitter Pour plus de renseignements, visitez le www.drdc-rddc.gc.ca https://www.canada.ca/fr/ministere-defense-nationale/nouvelles/2018/04/le-gouvernement-du-canada-annonce-lattribution-dun-contrat-a-cellula-robotics-ltee-pour-la-recherche-et-le-developpement-a-lappui-de-la-surveillanc0.html