Drones: "not a panacea, but in the right hands and for the right job they offer a safe, rapid and high-fidelity alternative to traditional ground-based surveys." https://www.geomatics-world.co.uk/content/article/the-realities-of-drone-surveying

Looking for interesting technical courses relevant to your field? EPIC (an OACETT affinity partner) provides many methods through which you can upgrade your skills and also meet your CPD requirements. bit.ly/2zbZzMM

Bring the industry's bright lights into focus! Please take a few moments to recognize a volunteer, colleague, employer or educator who has made a difference in your life or in the engineering technology industry by nominating them for OACETT's 2017 Provincial Honours and Awards. This is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on an individual or organization that has enhanced the profession through their distinguished service, exceptional leadership or technical achievement. https://www.oacett.org/About-Us/Provincial-Awards

Congratulations to the 19 extraordinary individuals who were recognized for advancing the engineering technology profession at OACETT's Provincial Honours and Awards Gala on October 20 in Toronto. These recipients join an impressive list of leaders, businesses, educators and innovators who have been honoured for their admirable industry contributions. View names and bios on OACETT's website: https://www.oacett.org/About-Us/Provincial-Awards/Awards-Gala

On November 28, The Art of Leadership will bring to Toronto some of the most respected names in thought leadership in a place of inspirational interaction. OACETT members are invited to join this network of like-minded individuals to explore the stories, ideas, discoveries and collaborative moments that drive achievement -- while saving $50 on your event pass. http://info.theartof.com/LT17/OACETT20

Just one successful technology report away from achieving your Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation? Reach the finish line with the help of OACETT's Online Technology Report Writing Seminar. From topic selection and proposal drafting, to preparing and packaging your final report, the seminar offers advice on all elements of a top-notch technology report. bit.ly/1WnvPyl

Among the outstanding nominees for this year's Premier's Awards, hosted by Colleges Ontario, are OACETT members Lalith Gunaratne, C.E.T. and Darryl Hindle, C.E.T. -- both recognized in the Technology category. Congratulations to all the distinguished 2017 honorees! bit.ly/2xUJuug

Find out how members from London Hydro and The City of Toronto are enhancing their skills while meeting their OACETT CPD requirements in the latest issue of The Ontario Technologist. bit.ly/2xVh6YA

The Sept/Oct issue of The Ontario Technologist, featuring the latest industry, college and chapter news, is now online... bit.ly/2wtwmZd

Fellow OACETT nominations are now open. Consider nominating a worthy certified member for this prestigious title - the highest honour OACETT grants its members. http://bit.ly/2fgkoie

Have you bought your OACETT Awards Gala ticket yet? Join us on October 20 for a celebration of engineering technology achievement. The evening will honour extraordinary professionals who have advanced the engineering technology profession through outstanding accomplishments in their field or dedicated volunteer service to their association. http://bit.ly/2tDYMOB

A great opportunity to share career experiences and a bite to eat with women in engineering technology in the GTA during an informal networking event hosted by OACETT's Toronto chapters.