Landing Zones Canada

Medicine Hat, AB - 23 August 2024 GITPO RPAS TAKES TO THE SKIES: A NEW ERA IN E-WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR CANADA AND BEYOND Landing Zones Canada Inc., a trailblazer in the Canadian aerospace industry, proudly announces the successful completion of its latest test flight campaign for the GITPO Remotely Piloted Aerial System (RPAS). This milestone not only signifies a leap in drone technology but also introduces a groundbreaking solution to one of Canada's most overlooked environmental challenges: e-waste from meteorological equipment. Most Canadians are unaware that the Federal Government is responsible for a significant portion of e-waste across our nation's landscapes. Twice daily, from 30 stations nationwide, the government launches single-use Radiosondes, totaling over 20,000 annually. These devices, critical for weather forecasting, consist of hazardous materials like PCBs, batteries, and plastics, which litter our pristine environments after use.    The GITPO RPAS is not merely a drone; it's a revolutionary approach to environmental sustainability. Unlike traditional Radiosondes, the GITPO is launched by balloon but returns autonomously to its base for reuse, drastically reducing e-waste. Engineered to withstand Canada's harsh conditions, the GITPO RPAS has demonstrated its capabilities during test flights over Southeastern Alberta, showcasing precision and reliability.    "With the GITPO RPAS, we're not just flying drones; we're flying towards a future where technology and environmental responsibility are intertwined," said Spencer Fraser, Founder & CEO of Landing Zones Canada Inc. "This is our commitment to a cleaner planet, offering a sustainable alternative to supplant the 600,000 single-use systems used worldwide every year!" Statement from the Alberta Minister of Environment and Protected Areas  “We need to embrace modern tools and technology like this to protect, conserve and manage our environment. Drones offer a unique, bird’s-eye view that can help monitor ecosystems, track wildlife, and manage natural resources with more and more precision. Alberta is proud to support the development of this technology as we reduce waste and keep growing the economy,” said The Honourable Rebbeca Schulz. Landing Zones Canada Inc. extends its appreciation to the Government of Alberta and Alberta Innovates for their pivotal support. "Alberta has proven to be the ideal location for drone development and testing in Canada, and we are immensely grateful for the support from the Provincial Government," added Fraser. As we approach the commercialization phase, we invite federal government leaders, environmentalists, and tech aficionados to join us in this transformative journey. For further insights, visit our explainer video at https://lnkd.in/gvjABCY2 

Toronto, ON & Medicine Hat, AB - 20 December 2023 Landing Zones Canada Inc. and Airbus Defence and Space sign Cooperation Agreement Landing Zones Canada and Airbus Defence and Space are proud to announce a ground-breaking Cooperation Agreement that leverages the extensive expertise of both organizations in designing, developing, and employing high-performance Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS) for live training. With a shared history of excellence, this collaboration will extend each company’s reach for both national and international markets.  Amongst the portfolio of existing Airbus Defence and Space Direct Targets, this commitment also includes the Do-DT45neo target system; a next-generation high-speed aerial target for land, naval and air force markets. The Do-DT45neo features new engines for greater speed, aerodynamic improvements that improve its maneuverability, and improved mission planning features that permit swarms and high-G evasive maneuvers.   Spencer Fraser, Founder and CEO of Landing Zones Canada, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "Our team at Landing Zones Canada is thrilled about the establishment of this new Cooperation Agreement with Airbus Defence and Space. With a wealth of common experience on similar platforms spanning several decades, our staffs are eager to work together once again to provide advanced and cost-effective training solutions for the Canadian Armed Forces here in Canada and abroad." Highlighting Airbus' recent track record as a leading provider of advanced training solutions for the Canadian Armed Forces, Fraser added, "Airbus has consistently delivered top-tier training solutions to the CAF, recently conducting two very successful air defence exercises for the Royal Canadian Navy and its Allies in the U.S. and Europe.” “This relationship with Landing Zones is an important step to operationally support the RCN and the Canadian Army for their Air Defence Training needs as well as the RCAF for its Air-To-Air training requirements…all of which can be done here in Canada cost-effectively.” Scott Hendry, Director of Business Development for Canada at Airbus Defence and Space, stated. About Landing Zones Canada Inc.: Landing Zones Canada Inc. specializes in the design, development, production, and employment of advanced uncrewed aerial systems for both the civil and defence sectors. The company is actively engaged in initiatives related to weather data measurement and advanced air defence training. For further information or media inquiries, please contact Landing Zones: info@landingzones.com

Medicine Hat, AB, Canada – November 27, 2023 – Landing Zones Canada Inc. proudly introduces the world's first drone-launched training bomblet pyrotechnic, a cutting-edge patented innovation precisely developed to fully replicate the drone threats encountered on today's battlefields. Threat Replication Excellence In a historic breakthrough, Landing Zones achieves a milestone of unprecedented significance for today’s advanced military readiness needs with the launch of its innovative training device. This patented pioneering development, called the Drone Bomblet Pyrotechnic© (DBP©), underscores the company's dedication to pushing the boundaries of technological advancement in the training and simulation fields. Spencer Fraser, Founder and CEO of Landing Zones, highlights that “We are all now seeing a variety of grenades, mortar rounds, RPG warheads, as well as a myriad of other explosives, being routinely dropped from drones to significant tactical effect… It is understood that there is an urgent operational requirement to train against this ubiquitous threat.”  Fraser adds that “in keeping with the mantra of train as you will fight, we have successfully developed a highly threat representative training solution for widescale adoption”. Safety, Our Top Priority Fraser passionately emphasizes the paramount importance of safety in this ground-breaking venture. As the architect behind this transformative battlefield training product, Fraser highlights the extensive human factors research that was undertaken to ensure that safety remained at the forefront of every aspect of the development of the world's first drone-launched training pyrotechnic. “As any senior military leader will tell you, all live training systems have to be inherently safe”. Shaping the Future of Training The innovative DBP© not only represents a major step forward in replicating contemporary battlefield threats but also showcases Landing Zones’ commitment to reshaping the landscape of training methodologies. Fraser believes that this pioneering product will “set a new standard for safety-assured, cutting-edge threat realistic training tools for the worldwide military training and simulation industry”. While the DBP© is platform agnostic, Landing Zones is already working with several leading European and North American OEMs and welcomes other collaborations. About Landing Zones Canada Inc.: Landing Zones Canada Inc. is a veteran owned business and is a widely recognized world leader in the design, development, production, and deployment of advanced uncrewed aerial systems and sub-systems, catering to both civil environmental protection clients and the defence training sector. The company actively participates in initiatives focused on advancing live training solutions and efficient weather data measurement. For media inquiries, please contact: info@landingzones.com