COAST Lunch and Learn Volume 5: Practical Drone Solutions for the Ocean Sector
COAST's Lunch & Learn Volume 5: Practical Drone Solutions for the Ocean Sector
Discover some of the most exciting and impactful drone applications shaping marine operations today. Drawing on eight years of hands-on experience, your presenter Dr. Eric Saczuk will share behind-the-scenes stories and surprising lessons from groundbreaking drone projects—including:
Monitoring marine wildlife and supporting conservation efforts
Enhancing offshore inspections and maintenance with aerial agility
Revolutionizing environmental data collection and disaster response
Streamlining logistics and safety for vessels and coastal facilities
Dr. Saczuk is a Fellow International (’18) of The Explorers Club, Transport Canada RPAS Flight Reviewer, FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot and Nikon Professional Services Photographer
With a Ph.D. in remote sensing and a short stint in the Canadian Air Force, he has spent the last 25 years teaching at the University of Manitoba, Simon Fraser University and most recently at BCIT as Director of the RPAS Hub. Additionally, as the Flight Operations Lead and Chief Pilot for InDro Robotics, he has completed over 4,000 drone missions on six continents and visited all seven.
Whether you’re curious about the latest technology or seeking practical ideas for your business, this session will inspire new ways to harness drone power for a smarter, safer, and more sustainable ocean industry. Bring your questions and your appetite for innovation.
This session is hybrid—join us online or in person at the Ocean Innovation Hub (517 Herald Street, Victoria BC) for your monthly dose of knowledge, connection, and inspiration!
Lunch & Learns are open to everyone. However, only COAST members enjoy the following benefits:
Access to the event recording
The ability to submit questions in advance
Any discount codes provided by the presenter
Access to the presenter’s contact information and slide deck
A live chat with the Lunch and Learn host on COAST Slack!
Interested in hosting a Lunch & Learn of your own? Speaker slots are open to COAST organizational members only. Join COAST today!
About COAST's Lunch & Learn Series:
COAST Lunch & Learn is a monthly speaker series from our Blue Pathways program, to showcase expertise from our diverse member community. These sessions provide a platform for members to share their specialized knowledge through short, engaging presentations on their subject matter.
Organizational COAST members are welcome to apply to host a Lunch and Learn by emailing members@canadacoast.ca.