Key Features

  • Licensed UAV operators (Transport Canada Advanced RPAS Pilots license) 
  • Fleet of UAVs suited for indoor, confined, and outdoor environments 
  • Open-air testing zones for flight and sensor performance validation 
  • Onsite assembly and repair area integrated with design operations 

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Design & Operation

EMED leverages commercial technologies and custom engineering to develop UAV systems tailored for unique nuclear applications. Our expertise includes designing specialized peripherals and integrating advanced sensor packages to meet the demands oa high radiation environment. As part of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, EMED benefits from direct collaboration with experts in nuclear security, IT security, waste management, environmental science, and data analysis and modelling enabling comprehensive services that extend beyond flight operations and equipment development.

Examples of UAV Capabilities and Applications

  • Custom sensor packages integrated into drone assemblies
  • Integration of radiation monitoring equipment and UAVs, including shielded configurations
  • Data collection using UAVs in high security environments
  • Plume modelling for environmental assessments
  • Indoor 3D data collection for spatial modelling
  • Outdoor terrain mapping and modelling
  • Shoreline mapping