Instead of firing artillery weapons or throwing explosives from a helicopter, a Canadian company is using drones for avalanche control. Last year, the federal government gave Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc., (AVSS) permission to test its SnowDart system for avalanche control. LISTEN | Drones could be used for avalanche control: Radio Active 8:25 Avalanche control using drones The Canadian government gave permission for a company to explore new ways to do avalanche control using drones. Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc., has been testing its SnowDart system for avalanche control. In the meantime, he said the ski hill will continue to use explosive charges for avalanche control.

Source: CBC News April 11, 2026 20:02 UTC