BVLOS Flight Testing
Established in 2016, the Foremost UAS Test Range welcomes Alberta, Canadian and international operators to conduct flight operations under our Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC), subject to applicable conditions.
From developing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) capabilities and validating new systems and procedures to testing aircraft and demonstrating technology to government agencies and prospective clients, we support a wide range of UAS activities. Our airspace and experienced team help turn innovation into proven capability.
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18,000 FT
UAS BVLOS Research & Development
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700 NM² / 2,400 KM²
Class F Restricted Airspace
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300 VFR days/year
Long Sight Lines & Various Surface Features
Airspace
The restricted airspace of CYR 234, 235, & 236 covers a 700 NM2 or 2,400 KM2 area, and up to 18,000 FT ASL. Together they contain some of the most accessible airspace for R&D and T&E in North America and throughout the world for Canadian and International organizations to test, validate, and demonstrate their UAS platforms.
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"Professionalism, technical knowledge, and collaborative approach."
“Overall, the Foremost UAS Test Range can help accelerate capability development, strengthen safety assurance and airworthiness confidence, and provide a structured pathway from initial VLOS trials to more complex BVLOS operations.
Canadian UAVs benefited from the professionalism, technical knowledge, and collaborative approach of the UxS staff throughout the planning, execution, and follow-up of our testing and continuous training at Foremost. Their support helped us understand the range's capabilities, coordinate testing activities effectively, and identify opportunities to improve our UAS procedures and operational readiness.”
-Gour Kundu, Director of Operations, Canadian UAVS