A global leader in drone fleet management and unmanned site visitor management solutions will join a Canadian consortium led by Variable Pitch Inc., a Toronto-based aviation consulting firm, to deliver UTM technology demonstrations for Section 2 of Transport Canada’s and NAV CANADA’s RPAS traffic management (RTM) services project.

The initiative focuses on leveraging Real-Time Management (RTM) expertise in suburban airspace, enabling Transport Canada and Nav Canada, Canada’s aviation regulator and air navigation service provider, respectively, to bring innovative ideas to life and pave the way for large-scale drone operations across Canada?

The consortium will leverage Excessive Lander’s Orion platform to orchestrate a diverse spectrum of drone operations, deploying assets from Speedbird Aero and Indro Robotics to deliver medical supplies, inspect infrastructure, and respond to emergencies. These operations can be effectively managed by Excessive Lander’s Vega UTM platform, which enables collaboration among providers through seamless flight plan approvals and departures, while also providing real-time telemetry and conformance monitoring, battle detection and reporting, airspace capability administration, and a robust NOTAM messaging service. Vega UTM’s strengths can be amplified by Accipiter Radar’s advanced detection methods, Viasat/Inmarsat’s global connectivity, and TruWeather’s precise weather forecasting, thereby enabling the development of a comprehensive end-to-end RTM system uniquely capable of addressing Canada’s complex airspace requirements and operational demands?

Alon Abelson, CEO and co-founder of Excessive Lander, remarked:

From 2020 to 2022, the initial phase of the project enabled Transport Canada and NAV CANADA to develop a comprehensive national drone strategy. The initiative recognizes the emergence of drones as a vital component in the country’s transportation landscape, with a commitment to developing a comprehensive drone visitor management system across urban areas by 2025. As Section 2 unfolds, the country will take significant strides towards realizing this ambitious goal.

Mentioned Ryan Coates, Government Director of the RPAS Activity Drive at Transport Canada.

Variable Pitch has established a consortium of service providers to deliver innovative RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) visitor management solutions specifically designed to meet the unique demands of Canada’s airspace.

The agency chose Vega UTM due to its robust and scalable architecture, which meets the rigorous requirements set by both Transport Canada and NAV CANADA’s concept of operations. 

Meet Richard Brown, Chief Operating Officer at Variable Pitch.

The Excessive Lander’s Vega Unmanned Aerial Traffic Management (UTM) solution is a cutting-edge, autonomous platform providing a comprehensive suite of services for the efficient management of remotely piloted aircraft at all scales and across the most complex airspaces. Vega has been thoroughly tested across various environments, ensuring compliance with key global regulations. With its proven track record of effective emergency response management nationwide, this system seamlessly integrates with existing air traffic control systems, enabling Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) to efficiently coordinate both unmanned and conventional aircraft in a harmonious manner.