When many people think of a ranch, they think of it as a place untouched by modern technology. But as drone technology begins to offer more and better services, it is altering many industries — and ranching is no exception.

Using a new technology such as UAVs – also known as drones – in the forestry sector was inevitable. Since Canada has forest coverage of up to 40 per cent of its land mass, any new method to make the task of managing this sustainable resource easier...

Just because winter has arrived, doesn't mean you have to put the drone away. If you're a photographer, this is a fantastic time of year to get those one-in-a-million winter shots. If you use a drone for other business purposes, you can't just shut...

Before starting any roofing project, it's important to get a scope of the job. One way to do that is by climbing up and visually inspecting the building for damage and wear and tear.

Great question! Believe it or not, you aren't the first one to wonder this.

How drones are using sensory and photographic data to create efficiencies in mining

It's true that nobody is allowed to fly their drone in a national or provincial park without a special exemption. But don't take it too personally — flying any aircraft in a national or provincial park is prohibited, and drones just happen to fall...

So you know you need a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC), but maybe you aren't sure where to start. What kind of information does Transport Canada want? What does a typical SFOC look like?

For anyone new to the world of unmanned aerial systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, quadcopters or drones, the terminology might be a little confusing. 

When it comes to commercial drone use, building inspection — like aerial photography — just makes sense.