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