Building the Future of Drone Operations
We're on a mission to make drone operations safe, compliant, and accessible for every pilot in Canada.
Our Story
RPAS WILCO was founded in 2018 by a team of pilots and engineers who were frustrated by the complexity of drone regulations in Canada. Getting a mission off the ground meant juggling NOTAMs, airspace rules, weather briefings, and compliance checklists — often across half a dozen tools.
What started as a simple flight planning tool has evolved into Canada's most comprehensive drone operations platform, serving over 50,000 commercial and recreational pilots from coast to coast.
Today, we are the only drone platform with official NAV CANADA aeronautical data distribution, working closely with Transport Canada, insurance partners, and industry associations to keep our platform ahead of regulatory changes.
Canadian Built
Designed and developed in Waterloo, Ontario — purpose-built for Canadian airspace regulations.
Canada's Largest Pilot Network
Over 50,000 pilots trust RPAS WILCO — the largest connected drone pilot community in the country.
Pilot-Driven
Built by pilots, for pilots. Every feature is shaped by real operational feedback from our community.
Our Values
The principles that guide every decision we make and every feature we build.
Safety First
Every feature we build prioritizes the safety of pilots, the public, and airspace integrity. Safety is non-negotiable.
Compliance Made Simple
Following regulations shouldn't be complicated. We distill complex rules into clear, actionable workflows.
Customer Success
Your success is our success. We listen, iterate, and build the tools you actually need to get the job done.
Innovation
We push boundaries to deliver cutting-edge solutions — from real-time airspace data to AI-powered flight planning.
Key Milestones
From a simple idea to Canada's leading drone operations platform.
RPAS WILCO Founded
Launched as a simple flight planning tool to help Canadian drone pilots navigate complex regulations.
Mobile App Launch
Released RPAS WILCO Fly on iOS and Android, bringing flight planning to the field.
NAV CANADA Partnership
Became the only drone platform with official NAV CANADA aeronautical data distribution.
SafeAirspace Launch
Introduced drone detection and airspace security for enterprise and public safety clients.
25,000 Pilots
Crossed 25,000 registered pilots and expanded FlySafe insurance partnerships.
50,000+ Pilots
Surpassed 50,000 pilots. Launched Pilot Network marketplace and BVLOS planning tools.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
We partner with the best in aviation, insurance, and drone technology to deliver a complete operations platform.
NAV CANADA
Official aeronautical data distribution partner — powering the most accurate airspace picture in Canadian drone operations.
DJI
Fleet compatibility and telemetry integration with the world's leading drone manufacturer.
MAAC
Recreational aviation association partnership with included liability insurance via FlySafe.
SkyWatch
On-demand and annual commercial drone insurance through FlySafe Commercial.
Pix4D
Professional photogrammetry and mapping software integration for survey-grade deliverables.
DroneLogbook
Digital flight logging and maintenance tracking with automatic record sync.
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Trusted by 50,000+ drone pilots across Canada · Official NAV CANADA Data Distributor