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iN PHOTOS: Stunning images of Kamloops, Okanagan captured from above
There's no shortage of gorgeous scenery to enjoy in Kamloops and the Okanagan but some…
iN VIDEO: Famous Spotted Lake in Osoyoos viewed from above
Spotted Lake in Osoyoos is a popular place for tourists to stop at during the…
Vernon’s Canada Day drone show cancelled at last minute
Canada Day drone show show went ahead in Kamloops to mixed reviews Drone shows were…
Drones replacing fireworks for Canada Day in Kamloops, Vernon
Canada Day celebrations will look a little bit different in Kamloops and Vernon this year,…
Breach of privacy?: Recreational drone lingers over people’s yards in Kamloops neighbourhood
A couple living on Kamloops' North Shore reported a recreational drone was hovering around their…
High-tech farming coming to 200 acres of Okanagan orchard
The City of Kelowna is partnering with a tech company to bring drones and robots…
Someone’s been persistently flying a drone at Kelowna Airport
Drones haven't only been a problem for fire personnel on Okanagan fires, in the last…
iN VIDEO: Drones reseeding land burnt by White Rock Lake Wildfire
It’s common during wildfire season to see huge aircraft dumping water and retardant over burning…
Kamloops drone business expanding across Canada
A team of drone operators with a passion for technology continue to expand their operations…
‘Creepy and invasive’: Peachland couple fed up with unwanted drone activity
As more and more drone hobbyists launch their remotely operated cameras into the skies, some…
RCMP investigating drone flight that temporarily grounded wildfire air operations in Vernon
Helicopters and air tankers supporting firefighters on the ground in the battle against the Becker…
iN VIDEO: Drones distributing sterile moths in Okanagan to curb pest numbers
A chance encounter on a winter vacation has led to a whole new way of…
Medevac flight encounters drone while landing at Kelowna International Airport
A medevac flight arriving at Kelowna International Airport had a close encounter with a drone…
B.C. company gets first drone delivery licence in Canada
For the first time ever, the Canadian Transport Agency has issued a licence to a…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops residents spot creepy drone watching their home at night
A Kamloops couple is feeling unnerved today after spotting an unidentified drone spying on their…
Codling moth drone program delayed by COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has helped delay a new drone program being implemented by the Sterile…
Okanagan sterile moths heading south
KELOWNA – The moths are heading south. The Okanagan Sterile Insect Release Program recently signed…
Drone near Kelowna airport draws cops
KELOWNA – Police were called to the Kelowna airport sometime last month when someone flew…
Pilot’s near miss with drone in Vernon prompts warning
VERNON – The City of Vernon is reminding people not to use drones or model…
Drones will play a key role for Kamloops Search and Rescue
KAMLOOPS – A new piece of equipment being used by Kamloops Search and Rescue is…
Kamloops Search and Rescue drone team already called out following provincial approval of pilot project
KAMLOOPS – About 12 hours after the province approved funding for a one-year drone pilot…
Penticton Search and Rescue add drones to their rescue toolkit
PENTICTON – Penticton Search and Rescue have a new tool to add to their rescue…
Lucky enough to get a drone for Christmas? Know the rules
Drones, also known as unmanned air vehicles, are sure to be a popular gift this holiday season. With ownership comes great responsibility, and new operators must learn how to fly safely and legally. This holiday season, Transport Canada encourages all new drone users to consult the wide variety of educational tools available on www.tc.gc.ca/SafetyFirst. Recreational...
Kamloops search manager keen to get drones approved for search and rescue missions
KAMLOOPS - They’ve been used to capture birds-eye view images and to find hotspots from a wildfire, and following a successful test run this weekend drones could soon be used on search and rescue missions in B.C. as well. Kamloops Search and Rescue and local startup Hummingbird Drones partnered on a training mission this past...