VAUDREUIL-DORION, Quebec,
June 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Microdrones is excited to announce that their popular
md4-1000 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been added to Transport
Canada's (TC) exclusive list of Compliant Unmanned Air Systems.
One of only eight companies worldwide to earn this distinction,
Microdrones' accomplishment benefits clients across the globe – not
just Canada.
"This approval from Transport Canada (TC) for our md4-1000 drone
has great meaning for users everywhere. A compliance certificate
from TC implies a certain level of safety and quality," said
Sebastien Long, Microdrones' Sales
Manager for Canada. "We are proud
to have achieved compliance and it is especially meaningful that it
was granted by Transport Canada."
Canada is recognized as having
one of the safest, most successful civil aviation programs in the
world, and that is largely due to the efforts of Transport
Canada. TC works diligently with domestic and international
partners to maintain their pristine safety and security record.
To earn compliance, Microdrones was required to submit a variety
of application materials, including flight, maintenance, and
systems design manuals.
"Users who choose a compliant UAV, like the Microdrones
md4-1000, will be able to apply for a Compliant Operator
Certificate from Transport Canada that comes with important
benefits," explained Jocelyne Bois,
Microdrones Flight Operations Manager.
According to Transport Canada, operators deemed compliant may be
granted greater geographic flexibility, like flying in restricted
areas, closer to airports or cities, and beyond the visual line of
sight. They may also benefit from extended validity, streamlined
renewal, and priority processing of Special Flight Operations
Certificates (SFOC).
"This compliance means that our platform meets a certain level
of safety and will provide users with the opportunity to become a
TC-compliant organization, gaining access to all the related
advantages," said Long. "Our certificate shows that we are in the
highest class and adds another item to the long list of reasons
surveying and mapping professionals should choose Microdrones
UAS."
Microdrones developed the world's first commercial quadcopter
and their mdMapper solutions lead the industry for aerial surveying
and mapping. mdMapper packages are complete solutions that include
aircraft, sensors, and software – everything companies need to get
started.
The two mdMapper solutions that include the compliant md4-1000
aircraft include:
- mdMapper1000 – Extra-long flight times and resistance to
harsh environmental conditions make this complete mapping system an
excellent choice for applications like surveying, mapping,
inspection, and construction.
- mdMapper1000DG – The benefits of mdMapper1000 plus the
power of direct georeferencing combine to produce the best possible
accuracy and time savings with no ground control points.
Users can increase the functionality of these systems by
purchasing accessory kits. Some of the available options include
inspection, multispectral, thermal, and soon LiDAR and methane gas
detection kits.
To learn more about Microdrones, visit www.microdrones.com.
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