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A B.C. drone company with a new Kamloops base says one of its battery-powered heavy-lift drones delivered more than 1 million tree seedlings across Western Canada this year. Stinson Aerial Services said the drone moved about 3,300 boxes of seedlings from staging areas to planters working on commercial reforestation projects…

Get the skills necessary to safely deploy drones and leverage geospatial tools in real-world emergency scenarios. The program combines classroom learning, GIS and mapping workflows, and hands-on field operations to simulate conditions encountered during wildfire events, search and rescue operations, and flood assessments. $3150 $1500 Take advantage of this limited-time opportunity, as this course offering…

As part of this leading forestry industry event, the Stinson team will be on-site connecting with partners, clients, and industry leaders while showcasing how advanced drone and aerial solutions are improving safety, efficiency, and data collection in forestry operations. The convention brings together professionals from across the sector…

While in Kamloops, Stinson Aerial Services will also be attending the BC Forest Safety Council’s Interior Safety Conference on April 30 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre. This event focuses on advancing safety practices across the forestry sector—an area closely aligned with Stinson’s mission. By participating,…

We're thrilled to announce that Stinson Aerial Services Inc. is returning as a sponsor of the 2026 AEAC National Annual Student Competition — and for the second consecutive year, we're proud to be sponsoring the Pip Rudkin Perseverance Award, recognizing the student team that demonstrates outstanding grit, determination, and…

We are thrilled to announce that Stinson Aerial Services Inc. is returning as a sponsor of the BC First Nations Forestry Conference — this year as a Roots & Relations Ally — at the Forest Nations Rising: From Strong Roots to Global Horizons conference taking place May 12–14, 2026,…

By Taylor Alexander, Stinson Aerial Services Inc., Community Development & Digital Media Specialist Forestry is full of places where people would rather not traverse: steep, broken slopes; active cable corridors; fire-damaged blocks where snags and ash pits wait underfoot. Small uncrewed aircraft, also known as drones or RPAS, are already…

Proud to share that Stinson Aerial Services was featured on CityNews Vancouver. The segment highlights how our licensed RPAS team supports safer, more efficient operations in B.C.—from wildfire support and forestry logistics to training and…

We’re proud to be growing in Kamloops—right next door to BC Wildfire Service and Thompson Rivers University’s new wildfire school. Our work with TRU includes an immersive Basic Drone Pilot License Training course that blends classroom learning with hands-on…

Stinson Aerial Services Inc. is honoured to join the inaugural Sqyeytn (salmon) Festival on September 20–21, 2025 at the Shulus Arbor on Lower Nicola Indian Band land in Merritt, BC. The festival celebrates Nlaka’pamux traditional foods—especially salmon—and…