The Canadian Centre for Unmanned Vehicle Systems (CCUVS) is a federally registered not-for-profit corporation with a mandate to facilitate and encourage sustained, profitable growth in Canada’s unmanned systems sector with a focus on civil and commercial applications. CCUVS was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Services provided by CCUVS include unmanned air systems (UAS) training, regulatory assistance, consulting, and unmanned aircraft launcher services. In addition, CCUVS manages 2400 square kilometres of restricted airspace for UAS research, development and training near the Village of Foremost Alberta. CCUVS takes pride in promoting civil and commercial use of unmanned systems and work to stimulate Canadian economic growth. CCUVS promotes the formation of unmanned systems growth through our UAS ground school which increases awareness of and safety within the sector. This course is available across Canada and is practical for both civil and commercial operators. This course prepares its students with the information they need to safely fly and operate a UAS in Canadian air space. This is the top UAS course in Canada having trained over 500 students through 2014. As a part of our consultancy services, CCUVS offers specialized assistance with writing and submitting Special Flight Operating Certificates (SFOCs) to Transport Canada for new clients and operators of small UAS. With over five years experience of acquiring SFOCs for small and medium enterprises, CCUVS’s expertise and assistance allows for a smoother, more streamlined submission process. To provide an essential service within the unmanned systems sector, CCUVS owns and operates a Robonic MC2555LR state-of-the-art UAS catapult that is a turnkey solution for many companies and is available for lease throughout Canada and around the globe.