Volatus Aerospace has launched SKYDRA™, a new Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to support operational planning and simulation for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS).
The platform adds a digital element to the company’s defense portfolio, providing tools for structured planning, simulation, and readiness training related to counter-drone operations. Supported by patent-pending intellectual property, SKYDRA also reflects Volatus Aerospace’s expansion into software-based capabilities and recurring revenue models.
SKYDRA is intended to provide organizations with a secure virtual environment for planning, simulation, and tabletop exercises ahead of operational deployment. The platform is designed for armed forces, public safety agencies, and operators of sensitive infrastructure, including airports, ports, energy facilities, and other strategic sites.
The introduction of the technology follows an increasing use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in asymmetric conflicts and in threats targeting critical infrastructure. Industry reports estimate that the global CUAS market could surpass $20 billion by 2030, driven by rising demand for airspace security, defense modernization, and the protection of critical infrastructure.
Glen Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of Volatus Aerospace, commented, “The global threat landscape involving unmanned systems continues to evolve. SKYDRA™ represents an important milestone for Volatus as our first SaaS platform and establishes a recurring software revenue stream within our defence strategy. By enabling virtual planning and readiness exercises, we are expanding our ability to support customers beyond hardware into digital operational capability.”
SKYDRA will be available through subscription-based licensing models, including enterprise deployments and evaluation programs. The platform is expected to complement Volatus Aerospace’s wider CUAS and aerospace capabilities. Further commercial updates will be provided as material agreements are finalized.
