Dan Juhlin

Canada's Drone Generalist

Technology | Operations | Ecosystem

I work across the full aerial economy stack, helping manufacturers certify products, enterprises scale operations, and communities build drone economies.
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About

I didn't start in drones. I started in glaciers.My background is in geographic information science (GIS). Studying glacier dynamics and remote sensing. That systems-thinking approach became the foundation for how I approach the drone industry.For over 15 years, I've been at the forefront of Canada's RPAS ecosystem:
→ Flying missions and analyzing remote sensing data
→ Writing provincial policy and leading regulatory affairs
→ Architecting regional drone delivery (Alberta HUB Skyways Project)Today, I'm one of the few people in Canada who can credibly advise a manufacturer on product design, an enterprise on operational scaling, and a municipality on economic development.That's not "jack of all trades." That's rare integration expertise.
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Services

Most consultants work in silos. I work across all three.TECHNOLOGY
For manufacturers entering Canada
→ Certification strategy & manufacturer declarations
→ Product-regulatory integration
→ Market positioningOPERATIONS
For enterprises scaling drone programs
→ Program design & SOP development
→ Complex approvals (BVLOS, SFOC)
→ Compliance frameworksECOSYSTEM
For communities building aerial economies
→ AAM infrastructure planning
→ Municipal strategy
→ Regional ecosystem developmentCurrent clients: | AERIUM Analytics | Fixar Global | Flight Insight | Osprey Integrity | Percepto | Active Drone Solutions | Skyways Air Transportation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a "drone generalist"?A: Most consultants specialize in one area; regulatory, operations, or technology. I work across all three because the aerial economy is interconnected.Q: Do you work outside Canada?
A: My expertise is specifically Canadian; Transport Canada regulations, Canadian airspace, Canadian market dynamics. However I do help global manufacturers enter Canada, In fact, most of my manufacturer clients are international looking to make inroads to Canada.Q: What's your rate?
A: Rates are custom and based on the service offering, whether or not a drone is involved and the end goal. A basic retainer package starts at $20,000 CAD per year.Q: How do engagements start?
A: With a conversation. I want to understand your situation, timeline, and objectives. From there, I recommend an engagement structure.Q: Can you help with BVLOS approval?
A: Well, Yes. However, the rules surrounding BVLOS or Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations require Transport Canada approval through the RPOC and Level 1 Complex process. I help design operational risk assessments and navigate the approval.Q: Can you help with Manufacturer Declarations?
A: Yes! If you are a manufacturer and are looking for clarity on Standard 922, I am happy to work with you.Q: Do you do SFOC's?
A: Yes, I have been working in the SFOC space with Transport Canada since 2013. I will require a Delegation of Authority letter if you want me to talk to Transport Canada on your behalfQ: We are working on our ISO 21384-3 certification and hit a roadblock. Can you help?
A: Yes, I am one of the few companies globally that consult on this specific standard. let's talk about it.
Q: What's the Alberta HUB Skyways Project?
A: Working with and through AERIUM Analytics, I'm the architect of this rural "middle mile" drone delivery ecosystem, laying groundwork for affordable delivery to remote communities through strategic airspace planning and partnership development.Q: We are a municipality and would like you to speak to council. How do we do that?
A: I am happy to work with municipalities on educating councils and local stakeholder groups. I offer preferred rates to municipalities and community organizations for single day engagementsGet in touch!

Links and Articles

Canadian Aviation Regulations
The only source of truth
Drone Manufacturing Standard 922
For manufacturing standards for Canadian-market products
ISO 21384-3
Altomaxx is the global certifying company for this standard.Aerial Evolution Association of Canada
Canada's National Drone Industry Association. If you are serious about the aerial economy, you need to help shape it.Alberta Aviation Aerospace and Defence
I am the lead for the autonomous robotics working group. if you are in Alberta, consider joining this associationAndrew Rural Academy
I am a foundation Board Member for ARA.
The Andrew Rural Academy is a Kindergarten through Grade 12 public charter school in Andrew, Alberta. It features a STEM-focused curriculum tailored to rural life, offering unique programming in agricultural sciences, trades, health sciences, and automationAutonomy Global
I am the Canadian Ambassador for Autonomy Global, a community that provides cutting-edge insights into the world of autonomous technologies, including drones, space exploration, and more.
I publish articles quarterly focused on sharing regulatory developments in Canada with the rest of the global Drone ecosystemArticles
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Contact

Whether you're certifying a product, scaling an operation, or building a regional drone strategy, I offer perspective grounded in 15 years of cross-layer experience.

Juhlin Remote Pilot Consulting
PO Box 1781
Lac la Biche, AB T0A 2C0[email protected]