Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
LANDING ZONES CANADA INC.
$340,000.00
LZC RPAS Flight Control Systems / Software Development Phases 1 and 2
FY 2024-25 · 2024-04-01
Summary
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).
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Medicine Hat|Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
707988408
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2024-04-01 | 2024-25 | $150,000.00 |
| 1 | 2024-04-01 | 2024-25 | $160,000.00 |
| 2 | 2024-04-01 | 2024-25 | $340,000.00 |
As published
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.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 279 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de 180 000 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2027-01-31
Agreement Number
1017856
Agreement Start Date
2024-04-01
Agreement Title
LZC RPAS Flight Control Systems / Software Development Phases 1 and 2
Agreement Title (French)
Phases 1 et 2 du développement des systèmes de commande de vol et des logiciels du RPAS de LZC
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$340,000.00
Amendment Date
2025-09-03
Amendment Number
2
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
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).
Description (French)
LZC développe un RPAS unique à haute altitude (Gitpo) pour remplacer les radiosondes à usage unique afin d’améliorer le type et la qualité des données météorologiques et climatiques collectées par les opérations mondiales de l’OMM, et d’éliminer une source majeure de déchets électroniques environnementaux, polluant les lacs, les rivières, les océans et les forêts dans le monde entier. L’un des éléments clés de ce véhicule aérien complexe et de ses systèmes intégrés est le développement d’un logiciel avancé de guidage des commandes de vol alimenté par l’IA. L’utilisation en temps réel de l’apprentissage automatique pour exploiter les données météorologiques mesurées et la configuration des vents pendant l’ascension du drone à plus de 100 000 pieds, alors qu’il est attaché au ballon, optimisera le vol de retour vers son point de lancement initial ou vers un autre point de collecte (vitesse de descente en vol libre > Mach 1,0).
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
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Medicine Hat--Cardston--Warner
Federal Riding (French)
Medicine Hat--Cardston--Warner
Federal Riding Number
48027
NAICS Code
54137
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
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
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
707988408
Recipient City
Medicine Hat|Medicine Hat
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
LANDING ZONES CANADA INC.
Recipient Operating Name
Landing Zones
Recipient Postal Code
T1B 1H9
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q1-1017856
