Ottawa: Drone testing from April 27 to July 17, 2026

Phase 1: April 27 to 30, 2026

Description: Construction of temporary fencing and scaffolding.

Time: This may occur at any time between 8 am and 5 pm.

Disturbance: Low level of noise; noise and vibrations typical of construction activities. Access to area will be restricted.

Location: North of Montreal Road campus, building M-46

Phase 2: May 1 to 29, 2026

Description: Boom lift operation inside fenced in area. Occasional operation of the wind tunnel.

Time: We may test at any time between 8 am and 5 pm.

Disturbance: Low level of noise. Access to area will be restricted.

Location: North of Montreal Road campus, building M-46

Phase 3: June 1 to July 3, 2026

Description: Drone flight testing within fenced-in area

Time: We may test at any time between 8 am and 5 pm

Disturbance: Low level of noise. Access to area will be restricted. Drones might be visible on the NRC premises.

Location: North of Montreal Road campus, building M-46

Phase 4: July 6 to July 17, 2026

Description: Decommissioning of test site

Time: This may occur at any time between 8 am and 5 pm

Disturbance: Low level of noise; noise and vibrations typical of construction activities.

Location: North of Montreal Road campus, building M-46