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Canada gets compliant fixed-wing drone

Swiss drone manufacturer senseFly has announced that its eBee has become the first fixed-wing system to be designated a compliant small UAV by Transport Canada – a definition that it says moves users “a critical step closer” to achieving compliant operator status.

Nadav Shemer
The eBee is now compliant in Canada

The eBee is now compliant in Canada

Canadian companies that employ drones for civilian application must hold a special flight operations certificate (SFOC), unless qualifying for an exemption. An SFOC typically features an approved term...

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