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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Drones replacing fireworks for Canada Day in Kamloops, Vernon
Canada Day celebrations will look a little bit different in Kamloops and Vernon this year,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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...
Kamloops Search and Rescue tests potentially lifesaving drone technology
KAMLOOPS – Drones are getting a bad rap for everything from endangering aircraft and invading…
A look at how drones could help during a difficult B.C. wildfire season
VANCOUVER - Drones flying above wildfires in British Columbia last summer hampered aerial efforts to control the blazes. But around the same time, the province was also using the unmanned aerial vehicles to determine if drones could be used to help fight wildfires. The B.C. Wildfire Service contracted two commercial drone companies in July and...
Drones provide a new view of Okanagan golf course
CENTRAL OKANAGAN - If you've ever wondered how gorgeous Okanagan golf courses look from above, here's a little help. A local golf course proprietor recently hired an Okanagan company to take aerial footage of the course, by drone. Ian Robertson, the owner and general manager of Kelowna Springs Golf Club, says using a drone finally gave...
The danger of drones in wildfire zones
PENTICTON - One of the members of the B.C. Wildfire aircrew who spotted the drone flying over the Testalinden Creek fire near Oliver Sunday says it was pure luck they saw the unmanned aerial vehicle or UAV. The errant drone prompted an immediate grounding of eight helicopters and five planes, and as a result, the...
Drones flying over Westside Road wildfire halt air operations
WEST KELOWNA – Several people have been flying drones over the Westside Road wildfire today, forcing B.C. Wildfire to stop flying helicopters, which are supporting firefighters on the ground. The RCMP have been called in to investigate. Fire information officer Melissa Klassen says the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have been flying in the Flight Restricted area...
What do drones, e-cigarettes and geocaches have in common?
KELOWNA - Flying drones, e-cigarettes and geocaches are all soon to be targetted in Kelowna’s updated parks bylaw. “Things change, new issues emerge,” says parks supervisor Ian Wilson, who will present the proposed changes to city council on Monday, March 23. E-cigarettes will be banned in all public parks under the revamped bylaw. Wilson says...