Building Canada's drone ecosystem together — from airspace data and insurance to hardware integrations and training.
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Canada's #1 private business accelerator — mentorship, programs, and community to scale innovation.
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The Accelerator Centre is Canada's top-ranked private business accelerator, providing high-touch programs, top-tier mentorship, and a founder community built for scale. RPAS WILCO joined the Accelerator Centre in 2024 and was selected for the Aerospace Accelerator Program in 2025, advancing drone innovation from Waterloo Region.
Parent company and technology partner. Authorized DJI retailer and systems integrator.
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AIM Robotics is a Canadian drone technology provider and the parent company behind RPAS WILCO. Serving consumer, professional, commercial, enterprise, and public safety sectors, AIM Robotics is an authorized DJI retailer and systems integrator — bundling hardware sales with RPAS WILCO subscriptions so operators are mission-ready from day one.
100% Canadian DJI Enterprise dealer, FARO 3D scanners, and drone training.
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Altohelix is a 100% Canadian-owned provider of DJI Enterprise drones, FARO 3D laser scanners, and expert-led drone certification training. As an authorized distributor, they serve public safety, mining, construction, and surveying professionals — pairing hardware sales with RPAS WILCO subscriptions for a complete operational package.
Fleet compatibility and telemetry integration with DJI drones.
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As the world's leading drone manufacturer, DJI hardware powers the majority of commercial fleets in Canada. RPAS WILCO integrates with DJI's Mavic, Air, Mini, and Matrice series for fleet management, telemetry import, and pre-flight checklists tailored to each aircraft model.
Real-time drone tracking and detection — like FlightRadar24 for drones.
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DroneDetect24 provides real-time visibility into drone traffic, giving operators and airspace managers a live picture of drone activity. Integrated with the RPAS WILCO ecosystem, it adds a situational awareness layer that helps pilots, security teams, and airspace authorities understand who is flying where.
Waterloo Region consortium bridging drone innovators with national security and defence stakeholders.
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The DualUseTech Consortium secures Canada's data, people, and borders through homegrown technology — connecting Waterloo Region innovators building protective, responsible technologies with government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and allied partners across air, land, sea, cyber, and space.
Unified physical security platform with SafeAirspace counter-drone integration.
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Genetec is a global leader in unified physical security, combining video management, access control, and analytics into a single platform — Genetec Security Center. SafeAirspace integrates directly so airspace incidents appear alongside cameras, doors, and perimeter sensors in the same pane of glass, giving security teams a unified view of drone activity over critical infrastructure.
Kitchener-Waterloo's business network — advocacy, events, and member resources.
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The Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce connects AIM Robotics with the regional business community through advocacy, networking events, and member resources. As a chamber member, RPAS WILCO is part of a network that supports local economic growth and business collaboration.
Atlantic Canada's largest airport — coordinating drone operations across busy Maritime airspace.
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Halifax International Airport Authority operates YHZ, Atlantic Canada's largest airport and the region's primary international gateway. RPAS WILCO partners with YHZ to coordinate drone activity around the airport's controlled zone, giving pilots advance airport notices and giving the airport visibility into nearby drone operations through Airport Safety Management.
Lower Mainland general aviation airport — coordinating drone operations in a busy BC airspace corridor.
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Langley Regional Airport (YNJ) is one of British Columbia's busiest general aviation airports, sitting within the Lower Mainland's complex airspace structure. RPAS WILCO partners with YNJ to give drone pilots clear coordination paths and to give airport operations live visibility into nearby drone activity through Airport Safety Management.
Recreational aviation association with included liability insurance via FlySafe.
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The Model Aeronautics Association of Canada has supported recreational aviation for over 75 years. Through FlySafe Recreational, RPAS WILCO members can subscribe to MAAC membership with included general liability insurance and the ability to fly beyond club fields across Canada with an Other Flying Permit (OFP).
Greater Montréal metropolitan airport (MET) — coordinating drone operations across one of Canada's busiest urban airspaces.
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Montréal Metropolitan Airport (MET, ICAO: CYHU), formerly Saint-Hubert, serves the Greater Montréal area with commercial, training, and corporate aviation. RPAS WILCO partners with YHU to manage drone activity in dense urban airspace through Airport Safety Management — giving pilots advance airport notices and giving the airport real-time mission data when operators choose to share it.
Official Canadian airspace data and NOTAMs powering RPAS WILCO flight planning.
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Canada's civil air navigation service provider. RPAS WILCO ingests their authoritative airspace data, NOTAMs, and temporary flight restrictions in real time — giving pilots the most accurate and up-to-date airspace picture available for flight planning anywhere in Canadian airspace.
Northeastern Ontario regional airport with defence adjacency — coordinating drone operations near sensitive airspace.
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North Bay/Jack Garland Airport (YYB) is northeastern Ontario's regional aviation hub, sitting alongside Canadian Forces Base North Bay and NORAD facilities. RPAS WILCO partners with YYB to ensure drone operations are safely coordinated around defence-adjacent airspace through Airport Safety Management.
Ontario's aerospace industry association — advocacy, connections, and global market opportunities.
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The Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC) is the voice and principal advocate for Ontario's aerospace industry, representing approximately 200 member companies spanning all tiers and business activities. RPAS WILCO joined the OAC to connect with the broader aerospace ecosystem — from OEMs and MROs to UAS innovators — and to help position drone operations as a core pillar of Ontario's aerospace future.
Ontario's defence industry association — connecting RPAS WILCO with defence stakeholders and dual-use airspace operators.
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The Ontario Defence Association (ODA) is Ontario's voice for the defence and security industry. RPAS WILCO joined the ODA to strengthen our connection with defence stakeholders across the province and to support Canada's growing dual-use airspace ecosystem — where commercial drone operators, defence facilities, and emergency services share increasingly coordinated airspace.
Canada's capital airport — partnering on airspace safety and drone operations near critical infrastructure.
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The Ottawa International Airport Authority operates YOW, Canada's capital airport and a major economic engine for the National Capital Region. RPAS WILCO partners with YOW to support safe drone operations in and around airport airspace — combining airspace compliance tools and real-time flight restriction data to protect one of Canada's busiest controlled zones.
Central Ontario regional airport — supporting drone activity around training, business aviation, and emergency services.
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Peterborough Airport (YPQ) is a regional facility serving central Ontario with charter, training, and business aviation activity. RPAS WILCO partners with YPQ to ensure safe drone operations near the airport's traffic patterns, with notice and coordination flowing through Airport Safety Management.
Waterloo Region's home airport and RPAS WILCO's local hub — supporting drone training, testing, and commercial operations.
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Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is the home airport of RPAS WILCO and AIM Robotics. The partnership runs deep — YKF is a flagship Airport Safety Management facility, supporting drone training programs, flight testing, and commercial drone operations across southwestern Ontario.
Canada's centralized framework for managing drone traffic — the RPAS Flight Information Management System.
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rFIMS (RPAS Flight Information Management System) is Canada's framework for drone traffic management. It serves as the central coordination system for the nation's unmanned aircraft ecosystem, managing data flow from individual drone operators through RTM Service Providers to air traffic management authorities — enabling safe integration of commercial and recreational drone operations into Canadian airspace.
RPAS Centre is a leading Canadian training and certification provider offering accredited ground school for Transport Canada Basic and Advanced RPAS pilot certificates. Their curriculum aligns with RPAS WILCO's compliance tools, helping new pilots go from certification to their first compliant mission seamlessly.
On-demand and annual commercial drone insurance. FlySafe Commercial partner.
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SkyWatch provides on-demand and annual commercial drone insurance, letting operators get coverage for exactly the flights they need. Paid RPAS WILCO subscribers receive an exclusive discount on SkyWatch policies through FlySafe Commercial — with instant certificates of insurance generated right in the app.
Smart building security and automation — access control, video surveillance, and network design.
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SydeWire Technologies designs, installs, and maintains advanced security and building automation systems for commercial properties and multi-residential communities across southern Ontario. Their expertise in access control, video and intrusion detection, and secure network design complements RPAS WILCO's counter-drone and airspace security capabilities — extending physical security from the ground up into the sky.
Manitoba's primary airport and 24-hour cargo hub — coordinating drone operations near a strategic prairie gateway.
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Winnipeg Airports Authority operates YWG, Manitoba's busiest airport and one of Canada's most important 24-hour cargo gateways. RPAS WILCO partners with YWG to manage drone activity around the airport's controlled airspace, supporting both commercial cargo operators and the surrounding prairie drone-services community.