Aerial Evolution Association of Canada

Canada’s National Association representing, supporting & promoting Canada's Unmanned Systems industry & community.

[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

Advanced autonomous/remotely piloted tech helps us build, improve, explore, protect, preserve & better understand our world. As we charge into 2021, we are delighted to announce our new Leadership Team. Stay tuned for their profiles & please help us in giving them a warm welcome!

[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

Absolutely incredible morning sessions, starting off with a keynote from Teara Fraser, Founder and CEO of Iskwew Air, then Darcy Hunt. Some very profound teachings from Teara - who left us with a powerful message: “How can I honour Indigenous peoples?”

We have much to learn. 🙏

[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

Great sessions this afternoon on Day Two of #AEAC2024, including:

+ How to accelerate RTM to enable routine BVLOS flights

+ How to advance Precision Agriculture in Canada

+ Use-cases for RPAS and safety at airports

+ Empowering women in drones

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[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

Great back-to-back panels.

1) @navcanada on enhancing safety in RPAS operations (with an emphasis on the NAV Can app) and…
2) Drones and Airports: The ‘Flight’ Path Forward

We are definitely headed toward a BVLOS future, enabled by an automated ATM platform.

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Panel underway on C-UAS, where Transport Canada’s Ryan Coates outlined the regulator’s strategy.

“How do you evaluate that threat and the severity of the threat?” he asked. “In the event something does happen, what is the response?

Good questions. Check out slide 2:

#AEAE2024

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A big and heart-felt shout-out to our sponsors for #AEAC2024.

We couldn’t do it without you! ❤️

[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

Fascinating fireside chat underway between AEAC’s Michael Cohen and Adam Welsh, DJI’s Head of Global Policy and Government Relations.

Welsh says the firm is pursuing legal action against the US Dept of Defence, which placed the company on a list of Chinese “military” companies.

[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

There was a standing ovation at #AEAC2024 as Susan Chapman was recognised for her tireless work with the annual student competition.

She's been a driving force behind that competition for 13 years – and was recognised with the Pip Rudkin Individual Achievement Award.

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[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

And congratulations to @AeriumAnalytics on winning the prestigious Organisational Achievement Award.

Well done!

[Arcfield Canada @arcfieldcanada]

We really enjoyed the Women in Drones lunch at the #AEAC2024 conference! These women are enriching the industry and contributing to its growth.

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And the awards at #AEAC2024 continue, with the Indigenous Innovation Award.

A heartfelt Congratulations to Darcy Hunt!

[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

It's awards time...

Congratulations to the recipient of the 2024 Elevatus Award for Women In Drones: Sara Ashoori!

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[Arcfield Canada @arcfieldcanada]

Great turnout at the @aerial_canada Aerial Evolution Association of Canada conference and exhibition. Drop in and visit us at booth #104 to learn about our Counter-UAS solutions & ask about our presentation tomorrow between 2-3 pm.

#AEAC2024 #conference #sponsor

[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

Just wrapped another amazing Women in Drones luncheon. Great turnout, and thanks to @LMCanadaNews for sponsoring the lunch!

Thanks also to Ctrl – which sponsored the lunch in the main room. Very tasty – and much appreciated!

[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

Another great session on the first morning of #AEAC2024. The Civil Air Search And Rescue Association (@CASARA_National) updated the conference on its recent push into the RPAS space, to leverage trained volunteers for Search and Rescue BVLOS flights across the country.

[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

Great session underway on Drones as First Responders. Some amazing examples of using drones to assist with law enforcement and emergency calls in California. “It’s an absolute game-changer,” said one officer. “It saves lives.”

[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

We are live, at the #AEAC2024 Conference and exhibition in Ottawa!

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Heartfelt thanks and Congratulations to the National Research Council's Airspace Research Centre. @NRC_CNRC

It was honoured with the Organisational Achievement Award for its outstanding contributions to the RPAS sector.

Award sponsored by @spexigeo

[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

Congratulations to Bryan Kikuta, winner of this year's prestigious Mark Cuss Memorial Scholarship.

Mark was a brilliant young engineer, and it's a pleasure to honour his memory with someone on a stellar trajectory in the RPAS world.

Presenting is AEAC Chair Michael Cohen.

[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

A very big CONGRATULATIONS to Jacob Taylor, the recipient of the Indigenous Innovation Award – recognising Indigenous individuals and organisations who have made outstanding contributions to the RPAS sector. Award presented by Concordia University.

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[Aerial Evolution Association of Canada @aerial_canada]

Congratulations, Ana Pereira! The University of Victoria Student received the 2023 Best Student Oral Presentation Award for "Infrared and Visible Camera Integration for Detecting and Tracking of Small UAS – A Deep Learning Approach."