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CUAVA Governance

National leadership for Canadian airspace

Our board and specialized committees bring together commercial operators, legal experts, and aerospace researchers to guide safe, compliant RPAS integration across Canada.

Close-up portrait of a professional female aerospace researcher in a bright technical laboratory, clean commercial aviation background, cool blue tones, crisp daylight.
Close-up portrait of a professional female aerospace researcher in a bright technical laboratory, clean commercial aviation background, cool blue tones, crisp daylight.
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Close-up portrait of a professional male drone pilot in high-vis safety gear, bright overcast daylight, crisp technical detail, aviation hangar background.
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Portrait of a professional female legal advisor in business attire, clean technical studio lighting, cool blue tones, high-contrast precise framing.
Board of Directors

Governing with regulatory precision

A diverse assembly of aerospace leaders, legal advisors, and commercial pioneers directing our national advocacy and strategic alignment.

Dr. Aris Thorne

Marc-André Roy

Sarah Jenkins, JD

Chairperson & Aerospace Researcher. Leading academic integration and federal research partnerships to advance autonomous flight technologies.

Director of Operations. Over fifteen years of commercial RPAS flight operations, specializing in high-risk airspace compliance.

Regulatory Counsel. Advising on Transport Canada legal frameworks, airspace policy, and international drone safety standards.

Specialized Committees

Advancing safety and technology

Our working groups drive progress across critical operational areas, ensuring safe integration and robust industry representation.

Safety & Standards
Technology & Infrastructure
Education & Outreach

Regulatory Alignment

Airspace Integration

Workforce Development

Collaborating directly with Transport Canada to draft safe operational guidelines and standardize RPAS compliance protocols.

Developing technical frameworks for UTM systems, aerial robotics, and secure data transmission in complex environments.

Fostering academic partnerships and training programs to prepare the next generation of Canadian drone pilots and engineers.