2025 Winner: Regional Innovation Champions - TECHNOLOGY
Cutting-Edge Aerospace Solutions for a Greener Tomorrow
Landing Zones, a pan-Canadian centre of excellence based in Medicine Hat, AB, pairs aerospace innovation with environmental stewardship. Led by Spencer Fraser (CEO), Dylan Richards (CFO) and Jim Powell (CTO) – veterans with 20+ years’ experience – the company builds AI/ML-powered uncrewed systems known for reliability, reusability and ruggedness. Its GITPO Radiosonde RPAS replaces single-use weather sensors, tackling global e-waste. Beyond aircraft, Landing Zones delivers advanced engineering, training and evaluation with major OEMs worldwide.
