Drones – they're flying IoT systems in their own right and smart flying IoT devices as seen by the rest of the world.  But – what are they good for, and what is their place in Canada?  We discuss these questions and delve into the drone innovation supported by Transport Canada, related governance, and the testing and validation of drone functionality and safety in adverse Canadian weather.  And what about that drone-delivered pizza you've been waiting for such a long time – we get into that too.

Guest

Our guest is Mark Robbins, manager of Venture Projects at Transport Canada's Innovation Center.  With Mark's extensive experience in public policy analysis and development, he supports innovative approaches to government, including the deployment and validation of emerging technologies.  His previous involvement in policy research and development includes roles at the Institute on Governance, the Conference Board of Canada, the Canadian Transportation Agency, and IBM.  Mark's work is founded on a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Ottawa, a Master's in Political Economy from Carleton University, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Toronto.

 

Links

Mark Online

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-d-robbins-7526a921/

Twitter: @RoboRobbins

 

Transport Canada Innovation Centre

Website: https://tc.canada.ca/en/innovation-centre

 

Resources

Article/Video: Drones are equipped with 6-kg canister equipped with a specialized precision parachute

Article: Mohawk College, Transport Canada agree to test drones near Hamilton beach

 

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