Grants and Contributions:
Title:
LZC RPAS Flight Control Systems / Software Development Phases 1 and 2
Agreement Number:
1017856
Agreement Value:
$340,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2024 - Jan 31, 2027
Description:
LZC is developing a unique high-altitude RPAS (Gitpo) to replace single-use radiosondes to enhance the type & quality of weather & climate data collected by global WMO operations, & to eliminate a major source of environmental e-waste, polluting lakes, rivers, oceans, & forests around the world. A key element of this complex air vehicle & its integrated systems is the development of advanced flight control guidance software powered by AI. The real-time employment of Machine Learning (ML) to exploit measured weather data & wind patterns during the drone's ascent to over 100K feet while tethered to the balloon will optimize the return flight to either its original launch or alternate collection point (free-flight descent speed > Mach 1.0).
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Location:
Medicine Hat, Alberta, CA T1B 1H9
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q1-1017856
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
707988408
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 279 days. The total amended value is 180,000 dollars.
Amendment Date
Sep 3, 2025
Recipient's Operating Name:
Landing Zones
Recipient's Legal Name:
LANDING ZONES CANADA INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Medicine Hat--Cardston--Warner
Federal Riding Number:
48027
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
54137
Amendments: