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The Drone Wars

Unmanned air vehicles are no longer the stuff of science-fiction. Drones are the latest gadgets sharing the airspace with planes today, and there are few barriers to launching a drone that could come into the path of a commercial jet or a towering crane, posing some serious safety concerns.


Will drones soon be used to spy on illegal construction sites?

Drones, or unarmed aerial vehicles with cameras, are already in use by the Ontario Provincial Police. How long before the Ministry of Labour uses them to monitor our jobsites?


When Drones Fly

Up in the sky or down in areas of dangerous access and egress, drones fly with increasing frequency.


Alberta company the first to use a drone to inspect remote pipeline

The test proves it is feasible for drones to successfully gather information from the distant, hard-to-access inspection sites typically found in the oil and gas sector
 
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Former Canada Post CEO, Deepak Chopra Joins Drone Delivery Canada as Strategic Advisor - Commercialization

Drone Delivery Canada ‘DDC or the Company’ is pleased to announce that Mr. Deepak Chopra has joined DDC as the Company’s Strategic Advisor — Commercialization, as DDC focuses on the national and international roll out of its drone delivery business and looks to revenue generation. » Read more...
 

Leading drone training company announces public safety grant program featuring $100,000 in training scholarships

In recognition of their one-year Shark Tank anniversary, DARTdrones pledges $100,000 in public safety grant funds in a commitment to save more lives with drones. » Read more...
 
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Marijuana in the Workplace: Best Practices for Your Company and Employee Expectations

Marijuana in the Workplace: Best Practices for Your Company and Employee Expectations is a symposium for occupational health and safety leaders and decision makers across all industries. The symposium brings together a panel of experts and industry leaders who will address hot-button issues regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana and its implications on workplace safety in Canada. Attendees will gain insights on compliance, rights and learn best practices in ensuring fitness for duty, manage worker expectations and balance compliance/enforcement with employee privacy. >> Register Today