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Meet ‘ROLL-E’: New delivery robot arrives at Victoria London Drugs store
April 06, 2022
London Drugs has partnered with the Victoria-based InDro Robotics to develop a robotic vehicle that can deliver items for curbside pickup, and potentially more.
3 cutting-edge uses for drone technology
March 24, 2022
The sky’s the limit for drones as InDro Robotics as CEO Philip Reece describes the revolutionary applications for the ever-evolving device.
YOW drone detection program reveals surprising data during final days of Ottawa protests
March 03, 2022
Scores of drone flights took place in restricted airspace – what you might think of as a ‘No-Fly Zone’ – over Parliament Hill in Ottawa during the police operation to clear anti-vaccine mandate protests in February of 2022.
New drone instruction portal lets new pilots go ‘FLYY’
February 16, 2022
InDro Robotics is very pleased to announce FLYY, an online drone learning portal with an incredible amount of offerings and features. What’s more, the person behind this major initiative is none other than InDro’s Kate Klassen, a highly respected professional and instructor in both the traditional aviation world as well as the drone sector.
First Responders find drones invaluable tools
February 11, 2022
It’s no secret that drones have become an essential tool for many First Responders.
Emergency services frequently use these devices to obtain situational awareness – also known as “The Big Picture.”
InDro Robotics “Sentinel”
January 05, 2022
Sentinel is built on the rugged AgileX Bunker platform. The weather-resistant Bunker has a range of 10 kilometres and can take on pretty much any terrain. Its track system features differential rotation, allowing the operator to get up close and personal with any asset – all without leaving the office.
When it comes to Last Mile, InDro’s ROLL-E delivers
December 03, 2021
ROLL-E has been designed by InDro’s engineering team to be part of the Last Mile solution. And there are very specific reasons why the company has chosen to develop this product.
The InDro Robotics “ROS-IN-A-BOX” for ground robots
November 8, 2021
We’ve created a hardware product around the concept of a simple ROS module, which can be utilized on multiple different robot types.
Drone detection pilot program at Ottawa airport produces results
June 17, 2021
Airports, for obvious reasons, would like to know if there are drones anywhere nearby that could potentially interfere with crewed aviation operations.
YOW drone detection program
June 17, 2021
InDro Robotics Aerial Armor, QinetiQ and NAV CANADA are working with the Ottawa International Airport Authority on what the group describes as a pioneering drone detection pilot program at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, YOW.
Canada’s first 5G drones fly over UBC
April 15, 2021
Canada’s first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flights over a 5G network took place at UBC last week, showcasing some of the future potential applications of 5G-enabled autonomous flight.
NYPA Successfully Tests Drone Flights Using Private LTE Wireless Network for Close-up Inspections of Power Lines
December 15, 2020
WHITE PLAINS—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced today that it has successfully demonstrated the use of drones equipped with imaging devices for inspections of its transmission lines using a Private LTE (P-LTE) wireless network.
How 5G drones are saving Canadian crops
December 4, 2020
It’s going to be a while before drone fleets deliver packages en-masse in urban areas, but with 5G networks that improve their capabilities, they are gaining interest with industries in rural areas like farming.
How Vancouver’s largest helicopter operator is preparing for eVTOLs
November 23, 2020
Many industry insiders expect the greater Vancouver region to be a first-mover in advanced air mobility (AAM) for many reasons, including its highly-engaged stakeholder community and government actors, geographic limitations for ground-based transit and existing tolerance for helicopters.
B.C. drone company flies ahead of the pack
November 18, 2020
VANCOUVER — Everyone thought Amazon would be first, but a Canadian company has moved into the lead to deliver packages by drone. InDro Robotics of Salt Spring Island, B.C. is clear for take-off.
B.C. Company Gets First Drone Delivery Licence In Canada
November 12, 2020
For the first time ever, the Canadian Transport Agency has issued a licence to a drone company to use its flying machines to carry commercial goods – albeit not very far.
InDro Robotics Working With Rogers, UBC To Find 5g Applications For Drone Technology
November 11, 2020
InDro Robotics, a drone startup based in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, has partnered with telecommunications giant Rogers and the University of British Columbia (UBC) to research future 5G use cases for drone technology.
British Columbia’s InDro Robotics first to receive license from Canadian Transport Agency to carry commercial goods by drone
November 9, 2020
SALT SPRING ISLAND, British Columbia, Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Just like shipping your precious parcels via plane or vehicle, there is now the capability to ship via Drone.
British Columbia’s InDro Robotics first to receive license from Canadian Transport Agency to carry commercial goods by drone
October 15, 2020
InDro Robotics is the leading Canadian expert in the innovative field of drone technology. Founded on Salt Spring Island, B.C., in 2014, InDro Robotics operates commercial drones, also known as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
Nokia and Area X.O accelerate 5G mission-critical van on cross-Canada tour
October 13, 2020
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – Nokia today announced that as part of its continued partnership with Area X.O (formerly known as the Ottawa L5) led by Invest Ottawa, it will deploy 4.9G/LTE and 5G private wireless solutions and Nokia Drone Networks via the Area X.O 5G Mobile Command Centre.
B.C. company approved as Canada’s first commercial drone delivery service
November 9, 2020
VICTORIA — A British Columbia-based company says it is the first in Canada to receive approval to use drones as a cargo shipping service.
A Drone’s Eye View – with Geoff Mullins
June 22, 2020
Geoff Mullins is the Operations Manager at InDro Robotics. Geoff, an avid adventurer, who has a deep passion for the ocean, has merged his love for nature with the cutting-edge technology of drones.
Consortium Forming in Canada to Promote Commercialization of Drones, Air Taxis
April 30, 2020
With partners across government, academia, industry and the investing community, the Canadian Air Mobility Consortium plans to lay the foundations for advanced air mobility across the nation.
Applying AI to save lives: How A Team at Microsoft made Drones Self Aware
April 09, 2020
One of the more memorable proof of concepts I participated in was alongside Salt Spring Island, BC based startup InDro Robotics. This drone operating outfit reached out to our to explore how they could better enable their drones for search and rescue efforts.
February 2020
Philip Reece, President and CEO of InDro Robotics joins us in the Ericsson Skybox at MWC19.
December 2019
New global drones standards will help address quality control for a growing market, says CEO of InDro Robotics.
County of Renfrew Public Safety Drone Trial
October 2019
InDro Robotics, Ericsson & Cradlepoint partner with the County of Renfrew on Medical Drone Trials, featuring Dr Sheldon Cheskes, Medical Director, Sunnybrook Medical Centre for Prehospital Medicine.
Renfrew County Drone: Trial
October 2019
Cellular-connected Drones to Deliver Life-saving Emergency Defibrillators Following Ground-breaking Canadian Trial
Renfrew County Drone: Case Study
October 2019
Drones speed BVLOS to deliver life-saving treatment to remote locations
Abbotsford Airshow: IndroRobotics
August 2019
Drone detection system deployed at Abbotsford Airshow
London Drugs Test Drone Delivery
August 2019
London Drugs, Canada Post and InDro Robotics successfully test drone delivery of emergency medications over Pacific Ocean Press Release
Global UAV and IndroRobotics Conduct Mapping Mission
August 2019
Global UAV & InDro Robotics Conducts – 1st UAV Mapping Mission over Canadian City
Victoria Fire Department: Case Study
August 2019
Drones “Invaluable” to Firefighters: InDro Robotics and City of Victoria Fire Department Case Study
Eye in the Sky Aids Hearts in the Ice
May 27, 2019
InDro Robotics is proud to support ‘Hearts In The Ice’, Nordic environmental and citizen science expedition
Drones Join Pumpers and Ladder Truck Crews as Firefighting Evolves
February, 2019
Sophisticated drones are joining fire departments across Canada to take their place beside pump and ladder trucks as a vital tool for the job.
Drone/UAV Industry Leaders InDro Robotics Welcomes New Transport Canada Regulations
January 9, 2019
Transport Canada Minister Honourable Marc Garneau announced long-awaited new regulations in Ottawa for the rapidly-growing Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) or ‘drone’ industry.
Drone Defence Strategy Urgently Needed to Protect Airports and Other Targets
Press Release, 2019
The shut down of London’s Gatwick Airport because commercial drones were repeatedly “buzzing” the runways illustrates the need for a defence strategy, says the Chief Technology Officer of Canada’s leading drone company.
Drone/UAV Industry Leaders Welcome New Transport Canada Regulations
January 9, 2019
InDro Robotics welcomes Transport Canada’s announcement of regulations for the Drone/RPAS Industry
BVLOS Demos Indro Robotics and Parazero
Dec 19, 2018
Parachute Demo Salt Spring Island InDro Robotics and ParaZero
InDro Robotics’ Eye In The Sky Seeks To Save Ironman Lives
Dec 13, 2018 Press Release
Athletes competing in the myriad of Ironmen events around the world are literally putting their lives at risk and InDro Robotics thinks their technology can change that statistic.
Drone Pioneer Soars to the Next Level with Agricultural Big Data Initiative
Oct. 30, 2018
InDro Robotics Inc, a global leader in drone technology is partnering with Semios, a leading precision farming platform, in an expanded project to help growers increase crop yields while reducing water and chemical usage.
InDro Robotics Selected For Canada’s Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Trials
June 6, 2018
InDro Robotics is honoured to collaborate with Canada Post, Transport Canada and other key industry innovators to gather data, test systems and evaluate pilot performance to aide in the development of future regulations for beyond visual-line-of-sight operations.
Iris Automation Selected for Transport Canada’s Beyond Visual Line of Sight Proof of Concept Trials
June 6, 2018
Transport Canada has announced four pilot programs to extend Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations by drones across Canada.
Iris Automation Software Part of Transport Canada BVLOS Trial
June 7, 2018
Among the winning bids was Iris Automation in partnership with two lead applicants: Canada Post & Indro Robotics and ING Robotic Aviation.
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