Ottawa Testing Drones As Way To Gather Information On Ice Conditions

Darpan News Desk IANS, 31 Mar, 2016 12:17 PM

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The federal government is looking at adding a high-tech gadget to its information-gathering arsenal.

Several federal departments have been testing a drone off Newfoundland to see if it could help with Coast Guard ice operations at sea.

The Coast Guard, Transport Canada, the National Research Council and the Royal Canadian Navy were part of the team that launched the unmanned vehicle off Fogo Island.

They want to know if drones can help in icebreaking operations.

They flew the drone Wednesday from the flight deck of the icebreaker George R. Pearkes, and sent real-time ice condition data back to the ship.

Memorial University and Alaska University also participated in the trial.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Canada Lost 35,700 Jobs In November, Jobless Rate Inches Up To 7.1 Per Cent

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy shed 35,700 jobs in November to reverse a rise in temporary work likely generated by October's federal election, Statistics Canada said Friday.

Canada Lost 35,700 Jobs In November, Jobless Rate Inches Up To 7.1 Per Cent

Ontario Won't Raise Mining Tax Despite Auditor's Report: Minister

TORONTO — Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle says the Ontario government is not going to increase the mining tax, despite the auditor general's concern about falling revenues.

Ontario Won't Raise Mining Tax Despite Auditor's Report: Minister

Attorney General Asks Supreme Court For Extension On Assisted Suicide Deadline

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada must decide if it will grant a six-month extension to the federal government to respond to its landmark ruling on doctor-assisted death.

Attorney General Asks Supreme Court For Extension On Assisted Suicide Deadline

Military Police Unit Investigates Alleged Sexual Assault On HMCS Athabaskan

HALIFAX — Military police are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving members of the navy on board HMCS Athabaskan.

Military Police Unit Investigates Alleged Sexual Assault On HMCS Athabaskan

Feds Seek 3-Month Delay To Reassess Court Challenge Of RCMP Gun Data Destruction

OTTAWA — The constitutional challenge to a Conservative law that retroactively cleared the RCMP for destroying gun registry data has been put on hold while the new Liberal government reassesses its options.

Feds Seek 3-Month Delay To Reassess Court Challenge Of RCMP Gun Data Destruction

Over To You, CP Rail: Norfolk Southern Rejects Proposed US$28 Billion Merger

The straight-talking CEO of Canadian Pacific Railway saw his takeover bid for one of the biggest rail companies in the U.S. rejected Friday over concerns it would not secure regulatory approval.