Strategic and Business Development

One of Switchback’s key focus areas is to work with clients to develop or enhance their Strategic and Business direction. With a focus on Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), we will help you to integration this disruptive technology into your business operations.

Strategic Development

  • Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Return on Investment (ROI) assessment
  • Business case development
  • Technology development plan

Business Development

  • Operational document development including Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC), Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development
  • RPAS staffing, resources and workflow planning
  • Insurance and risk assessment

Knowledge Transformation

Switchback Spatial Solutions Ltd. has been in the knowledge transformation business for over 20 years. Our team features award winning instructors and curriculum developers. We pride ourselves in transferring knowledge through innovate and industry-proven tools.

Training

We focus our training material to support your learning needs. We are agile and offer on-site or online training through classroom, online and blended models. The following training options are offered:

  • Flight and ground school
  • Transport Canada Pilot Certificate – Basic/Advanced Operations
  • Restricted Operator Certificate-Aeronautical (ROC-A)
  • Custom course development in geomatics/geospatial technology, RPAS application areas and sensor integration

Certification

We offer the following examinations/testing to certify your pilots in the following:

  • Transport Canada Flight Review
  • Industry Canada Restricted Operator Certificate-Aeronautical (ROC-A)

Geomatics/Geospatial Technology

Photogrammetry

We use RPAS and piloted aircraft to generate orthophotography, Digital Elevation Models (DEM) and Digital Surface Models (DSM). Using camera’s with integratined Real-time Kinematic (RTK) corrections and ground control points, we are able to generate accurate and repeatable results.

Visual Media

Aerial Photography

Aerial Photography

Aerial photography can aid in project progress or enhance visuals.

Video