Drones in arctic environments - by MARIA ADER, DAVID AXELSSON. Sweden 2017

Drone delivery good for environment

Drone Arctic transport Canada

Transport Canada's Arctic drone project delayed 2 years by arms-control rules (Jul 14, 2017)

"International missile deal adds snag to procurement of Arctic patrol drone, documents show"

Transport Canada planning large drone with cameras/sensors for Arctic patrol (oil pollution, ice, illegal fishing, search & rescue). Expected to fly \~500 hours/year. Contract with Arctic UAV Inc. (Iqaluit) for testing. Tests at Alma, Que. using SeaHunter drone.

10 TIPS FOR FLYING YOUR DRONE IN THE ARCTIC CIRCLE (August 18, 2018)

• Magnetic interference: compass and GPS errors
• Cold affects battery life and sensors - consider battery heater
• Moisture can damage motors
• Landing pads useful in snow
• Higher risk of flyaways

Drones Are Keeping Watch on the Arctic’s Polar Bear Population (Oct 4, 2017)

Note: Polar bears are doing okay according to Nunasviat Wildlife monitor (CBC) and sea ice is increasing (CBC).