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Over the weekend on December 7th, it was is International Civil Aviation Day – a day to bring awareness to “generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to the social and economic development” of countries and the aviation industry. The theme for this year…

Stinson Aerial Services Inc., in partnership with Canadian Emergency Responders Robotics Assoc. canadienne de robotique des intervenants d'urgence, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, has successfully completed…

It’s World GIS (Geographic Information System) Day today and we’d like to highlight the theme of “Mapping Minds, Shaping the World”. GIS has changed the way we see the world – whether it’s finding our favourite café on Google Maps or combining raw RPAS data and creating wildfire maps…

Stinson Aerial was honoured to participate in a two-day emergency response training session alongside CERRA, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Edmonton Police Service Bomb Squad, and the Edmonton Fire Service. During the event, we demonstrated the emergency response capabilities of the DJI Fly Cart 30…

Stinson Aerial Services Inc. was honoured to exhibit at the 2024 Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) Economic Development Open House. Our relationship with LNIB, established in 2021, has focused on providing AIRS Basic and Advanced flight training for their Fisheries and Aquatics teams, developing workflows, and providing crewing services…

Following a crew change after assisting with wildfires in Williams Lake the previous night, Stinson Aerial proudly showcased its expertise at the 2024 Comox Nautical Days Festival. One of our advanced pilots from the University of British Columbia’s Mechanical Engineering faculty led the operation. Operating under a Special Flight…

Meaningful Collaboration for Sustainable Change. Stinson Aerial participated in the 2024 conference as an exhibitor and participated in the special 'Career Day' activities on Saturday, aimed at engaging local youth. During Career Day, aspiring pilots and individuals interested in drone technology had the chance to fly a small drone through…

The annual Student UAS Competition is an opportunity to promote and develop Canadian expertise and experience in unmanned systems technologies at the university and college levels. Competitions for 2023 & 2024 were hosted by the Centre d’Excellence sur les Drones (CED) @ Alma, Quebec.  2 Phases: Phase 1: Design Paper…

May 2024 saw Stinson Aerial become a member of the Interior Loggers Association. We exhibited at the outdoor conference pavilion in Kamloops, BC with many interesting conversations around the use of drone technology in Forestry. Temperatures were warm to say the least! The ILA co-hosted a BC Forest Safety Council mini…

Our team showcased cutting-edge drone solutions for the forestry industry. Attendees explored drone training, forestry applications, and heavy-lift drone solutions. Engaging in meaningful conversations, we are grateful for the opportunity to share insights and innovations with everyone who visited our booth, making a mark on the future of technology in…