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The article explores the efforts of Canada to fulfil its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) requirements. The British and Canadian governments, as early as June 1963, agreed to sponsor the development of the CL-89 surveillance drone system by Canadian aircraft manufacturer Canadair. Dubbed the Midge, the CL-89 was used by Great Britain's Royal Artillery during the 1990-1991 Gulf War. Canadair also worked on a family of rotary-wing UAVs intended to operate from land or ship.

Features Maynard Hill and the records he has been setting with his radio-controlled model airplanes. Distance traveled by Hill's balsa-and-fly aircraft from Newfoundland to Ireland; Fuel consumption; Altitude; Plane model; Airplane design; Power system.

Discusses the advantages of using remote monitoring and diagnostic systems in the packaging and food industry in Canada. Role of the technologies in increasing plant efficiency; Considerations for the implementation of a remote monitoring and diagnostics program; Advice on evaluating the feasibility and benefits of the program.

The article focuses on the remote control industry. Justin Henry is president of Intrigue Technologies of Mississauga, Ontario. Much of the brainpower here at Intrigue is spent agonizing over the shape, proportion and button sizes of the company's one and only product, the Harmony controller, to ensure that every new model improves on the often paperback-size beasts that rule the high-end universal remote control market. (The Harmony SST-768 is roughly the size and shape of a cellphone.) Still, Intrigue spends even more effort on simplicity. Harmony's bright idea is a one-touch command--"Watch DVD" (and one to watch TV, one to listen to a CD and so on)--that, when pressed, turns on the appropriate devices, changes the channel and activates all necessary buttons for you. Simple concept, but when Henry and collaborator Glen Harris tried to raise money in 1999, almost no one believed they could pull it off. (They ended up tapping acquaintances for the $1.6 million capital.) With all the possible combinations of equipment, coupled with the idiosyncrasies of each device, distilling activities down to a seamless one-touch process seemed doable only with mounds of customized programming. And while the use of "macros" in advanced controllers isn't new, programming other high-end universals requires users to write proprietary code--or hire programmers to do it. By getting users to hook the Harmony up to the Internet, Intrigue's software quizzes consumers briefly about the makeup of their entertainment system and instantly downloads the complicated codes into the device. When users have trouble, Intrigue's service reps can see, on their end, how their systems are set up and send fixes directly to the controllers.

The article offers information on various model aircraft events in Canada. The second tech info seminar hosted by the Saint-Laurent in February discussed the programming of transmitters. servomechamism, and other electronic devices. The Club Modeliste Monteregie St-Cyprien de Napierville, in collaboration with Napierville's Recreation Service, hosted an interior remote control airplane activity.

The article presents a report from the Safety Chair of the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC). The proposed revisions to the MAAC Safety Code has completed the comment and review process and has been forwarded to the Board of Directors. Transport Canada officials has contacted MAAC in order to report occurrences where pilots of full-scale aircraft have encountered remote controlled (RC) model aircraft flying in close proximity at or near their altitude in congested airspace.

The article presents a report from the zone director of the South East Ontario (L) zone of the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC). A few more assistant directors are needed by the zone, with individuals coming from a few specific disciplines of the remote controlled (RC) hobby. Information is provided on the issues that will be tackled at a special zone meeting to be held on March 2, 2013.

The article discusses the developments in the radio control (RC) float flying activities in Canada. It cites the 22 days of flying activities that were held by The Scugog Float Flyers as of August 29, 2012. It reports on the annual To-Sink-It Float Fly that was hosted by the Bulkley Valley RC Flyers at the property of Dave and Verna Hopper in August 2012.

This article presents information on current events as of November 1, 2004. Hey lads, dying to get on CBC's Top 10 Greatest Canadian list? Wayne Gretzky and Don Cherry are flash-frozen by NHL lockout. Air Canada: Things to expect now that Celine Dion is voice of rejuvenated airline: better headphones to handle multi-octave assault on the eardrums. Pierre Berton: Venerable 84-year-old author, broadcaster (and former Maclean's managing editor) demonstrates proper way to roll a joint on Rick Mercer's TV show Monday Report. Mitch Altman: Invents super-popular TV-B-Gone: infrared key chain to shut off intrusive TVs in bars and eateries.

Explains the invention of mechanic Steve Lambert, Alberta. Remote activation device replacing the need for a second mechanic during trailer repairs and recertification; How the TC (Total Control) Box works; Plans to bring the product to market.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the 2012 Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) Annual Conference, innovations in remote control technologies, and Canadian market.

The article reports on the formation by the Canadian government, academia and several companies of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle System International-Canada. The association, which will be headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, aims to promote advancement and use of Canadian expertise in unmanned vehicle systems.

Reports that viewers watching the hockey reality television series "Making the Cut" on Bell ExpressVu digital satellite can provide feedback and vote during in-program polls using their remote controls in Canada.

This article reports on the plan of Hughes Communications to launch DirecTV, an interactive programming service, in the U.S. on December 17, 1993. Atop the French Ariane booster will be the satellite from which Hughes plans to launch DirecTV. The service will offer every household in 48 states and most in Canada up to 150 channels of entertainment, news and sports. Moreover, DirecTV viewers will need to buy $700 worth of special receiving equipment. That includes an 18-inch dish antenna, a set-top decoder box and a remote control.