{"id":811,"date":"2021-08-16T14:08:03","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T14:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/qualia-premier-site-essai-canadien-drones\/"},"modified":"2022-02-24T18:54:39","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T18:54:39","slug":"canada-first-drone-rpas-testing-site","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/en\/canada-first-drone-rpas-testing-site\/","title":{"rendered":"Qualia, Canada&#8217;s first RPAS testing site"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"qualia-is-a-test-training-demonstration-and-qualification-site-located-at-the-rpas-center-of-excellence-in-alma\">Qualia is a test, training, demonstration and qualification site located at the RPAS Center of Excellence in Alma.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This site will include infrastructures and buildings that can be rented for research and development purposes. It can also be rented for the training of your personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The regional geographical advantages of the site allow us to offer a wide range of testing and simulation possibilities to our clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped columns-2\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" data-id=\"664\"  src=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-building-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-building-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-building-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-building-3-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" data-id=\"674\"  src=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-ordinateur.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-ordinateur.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-ordinateur-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-ordinateur-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-drone-industry-is-evolving\">The drone industry is evolving <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every day, new companies are being formed to offer new products or services associated with the capabilities of drones. Companies are seeking to develop and use drones with on-board systems capable of performing remote sensing missions in various industry sectors: public and civil security, agriculture, forestry, mining, gas, oil and hydroelectric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The systems are numerous and the offerings can be complex. In addition, regulations are also constantly evolving. Keeping up with the changes remains a challenge for private companies and public organizations, who are looking for the products and services offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-qualia-test-site-is-a-site-that-will-allow-companies-to-come-and-test-their-embedded-systems-in-a-real-but-controlled-environment\">The Qualia test site is a site that will allow companies to come and test their embedded systems in a real but controlled environment. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This will make it easier for them to improve and test their technologies in order to commercialize their systems. It will also serve as a training and education facility for companies. The development of employees will be done in both real and controlled situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the Qualia test site will serve as a reference for the standards of various industries. With the test site, it will be possible for companies to qualify in their field of expertise according to the standards set by the industry. This qualification will help companies to obtain contracts as receiving this seal will confirm their knowledge and skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped columns-2\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" data-id=\"657\"  src=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-building-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-building-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-building-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-building-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" data-id=\"694\"  src=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-ressources-naturelles-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-ressources-naturelles-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-ressources-naturelles-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/qualia-ressources-naturelles-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"scenarios-and-simulations\"><strong>Scenarios and simulations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Qualia is the first Canadian test site that allows you to test your platforms and sensors, train your personnel, and qualify your company in your field of expertise using more than 20 realistic scenarios to meet the needs of the following fields and industries, among others:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"public-and-civil-security\"><a href=\"\/en\/public-civil-security\/\">Public and civil security<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"agriculture\"><a href=\"\/en\/sector\/agriculture\/\">Agriculture<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"forestry\"><a href=\"\/en\/sector\/canopy-measurement\/\">Forestry<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"mining\"><a href=\"\/en\/sector\/volume-calculation\/\">Mining<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"gas\"><a href=\"\/en\/energy-resources\/\">Gas<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"petroleum\"><a href=\"\/en\/energy-resources\/\">Petroleum<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hydroelectric\"><a href=\"\/en\/energy-resources\/\">Hydroelectric<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Qualia offers the faithful reconstruction of different infrastructures, whose standards and parameters have been established in collaboration with each of the fields and industries mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The accurate reconstruction of these infrastructures incorporates standards and parameters which have been established in collaboration with each of the fields and industries mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Qualia test site allows companies working in the field of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) and airborne sensors to validate and demonstrate their know-how in addition to developing their products and training their personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"partners\">Partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-aeroport-alma.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-aeroport-alma.png 360w, https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-aeroport-alma-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">The Alma airport, aeronautical division of the Corporation d&#8217;innovation et d\u00e9veloppement Alma &#8211; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, supported the development of the Qualia site by providing personnel and equipment, technical and logistical support. It still supports the site on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-ville-alma.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-335 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-ville-alma.png 360w, https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-ville-alma-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">The City of Alma supported the Qualia site project and participated in its financing to the tune of one third of the overall $2.4 million project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-canada.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-331 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-canada.png 360w, https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-canada-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Canada Economic Development also participated in the financing and support of the site project to the tune of $800,000.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-quebec.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-quebec.png 360w, https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-quebec-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">The Minist\u00e8re de l&#8217;\u00c9conomie et de l&#8217;Innovation du Qu\u00e9bec was involved as a funding partner, also investing $800,000 in the project. It is also an important vector in the development of the drone industry in Quebec.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-accord.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-accord.png 360w, https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-accord-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Based on specific recognized competencies, the ACCORD niches and poles of excellence develop a brand image for each of the regions of Quebec so that they can shine on the national and international levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-cidal.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-333 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-cidal.png 360w, https:\/\/qualia.cedalma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo-cidal-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">The Corporation d&#8217;innovation et d\u00e9veloppement Alma &#8211; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est (CIDAL), promotes, encourages and supports initiatives related to economic development, including the CED, in a territorial approach encompassing the fourteen municipalities of the Lac-Saint-Jean-Est MRC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"cta\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us for more information<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Qualia is a test, training, demonstration and qualification site located at the RPAS Center of Excellence in Alma. 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