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Landing Zones Canada has obtained a $1.1 million government loan to develop its GITPO Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, which utilizes AI for high-altitude operations. This initiative addresses the inefficiencies of single-use weather balloons, which generate substantial e-waste.

The CEO, Spencer Fraser, emphasized the drone's potential for both civilian and military applications, noting international interest from NASA and other countries. The investment supports Canada’s defense industrial strategy, aiming to foster innovation and job creation in the aerospace sector. Fraser also mentioned plans for a tribute flight to replicate a historical altitude record.