Cross-Border RPAS Operational & Regulatory Support

Squadsight supports RPAS operations that require formal regulatory authorization, including but not limited to:

• Advanced RPAS operations under CARs Part IX
• SFOC-based operations (standard and complex)
• Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) operations
• Operations in controlled or restricted airspace
• Operations over people, infrastructure, and industrial sites
• Recurrent, programmatic, and long-duration RPAS activities

Each operation is reviewed, authorized, and monitored under Squadsight’s internal operational approval process.

For supported operations, Squadsight provides regulatory and operational accountability, including:

• Designated Responsible Person for Operations (RPOC) in accordance with CARs Part IX
• Direct liaison with Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA)
• Preparation, submission, and management of SFOC applications and amendments
• Development and maintenance of:
  • CONOPS
  • Operational Risk Assessments
  • Mitigation strategies
  • Emergency and contingency procedures
• Oversight of operational execution to ensure adherence to approved authorizations

Qualified U.S.-based operators may conduct RPAS activities under Squadsight Inc.’s Canadian operational framework, subject to:

• Acceptance and adherence to Squadsight SOPs and policies
• Verification of pilot competency, currency, and medical fitness (if applicable))
• Aircraft, payload, and C2 link acceptance into Squadsight’s approved equipment list
• Operation-specific authorization issued by Squadsight before flight

Operational authority remains with Squadsight for activities conducted under its framework.

Squadsight maintains a structured Safety Management System (SMS) proportionate to the scope and complexity of supported operations, including:

• Hazard identification and risk management processes
• Operational safety reporting and corrective action tracking
• Training and competency management
• Documentation control and version management
• Post-operation review and continuous improvement

Safety performance is monitored throughout the lifecycle of each operation.

Squadsight supports cross-border RPAS programs involving U.S. and Canadian stakeholders, ensuring:

• Regulatory separation and jurisdictional clarity
• Alignment of operational procedures where legally permissible
• Clear assignment of operational roles and responsibilities
• Compliance with Canadian aviation, privacy, and data-handling requirements

This structure supports enterprise clients requiring consistent governance across jurisdictions.

This service is intended for organizations requiring formal regulatory compliance and operational accountability, including:

• U.S.-based RPAS service providers conducting work in Canada
• Engineering, construction, energy, and infrastructure operators
• Data acquisition and processing firms supporting regulated operations
• Public and private sector clients with elevated safety and compliance requirements

All engagements are subject to operational acceptance by Squadsight.