Drone Technology Supplier & Drone Service Provider for Public Safety, Transportation & Training

Canada
Volatus Aerospace

Drone Technology Supplier & Drone Service Provider for Public Safety, Transportation & Training

Volatus Aerospace is a leading provider of drone and UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) products and services for a wide range of civilian and military applications. Our fully integrated solutions encompass turnkey UAS (unmanned aerial systems), drone pilot training and consultancy, drone services, custom solutions engineering, and more.

Our team of drone technology specialists provide expert guidance to clients and select the best tools, software, and sensors for their unique requirements.

We are the largest UAV distributor in Canada and the largest drone service provider in the US, and carry products from leading drone companies such as DJI, Emesent, Phase One and FIXAR.

We also boast a professional network of over 1,200 certified contract drone pilots across North America, providing coast-to-coast superior quality services for both established industries and new use cases.

Enterprise Drones for Agriculture

construction drones

Drones for Energy & Utilities

Public Safety Drones

Drone Technology & Equipment

Unmanned aerial vehicle platforms, sensors & software

As a leading supplier of drone technology and equipment, our specialist team can guide you through the process of selecting the right UAV platform, sensors, and software to meet your requirements and budget.

We’ve partnered with the following drone equipment manufacturers and can provide you with detailed technical specifications, in addition to purchase and lease agreements.

Vedette High endurance drones

Vedette – long-range, high-endurance fixed-wing UAVs for ISR

dji commercial drones

DJI Enterprise – quadcopter drones for agriculture, energy, public safety, survey, mapping

DJI Matrice 350 RTK

DJI Matrice 350 RTK – Versatile drone platform carrying up to three payloads simultaneously

NDAA-compliant and Blue sUAS-certified drones

Inspired Flight – NDAA-compliant and Blue sUAS-certified drones for commercial and government applications

Compact and modular coaxial drone

Ascent Spirit – Compact and modular coaxial drone with rugged all-weather construction and 10 lb carrying capacity

ACSL SOTEN - Aerial photography sUAS

ACSL SOTEN – Aerial photography sUAS with one-touch swappable camera system

Avidrone Tandem rotor drone

Avidrone – fully-automated, long-range tandem-rotor drone with heavy-lift capabilities for cargo transport and delivering critical supplies

Phase One cameras

Phase One – advanced camera payloads for high-resolution drone mapping and inspections

Emesent Hovermap

Emesent Hovermap – mobile LiDAR scanning payload for autonomous BVLOS mapping

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Public Safety Drone Solutions

Drones for public safety and first response operations

Public Safety Drone SolutionsWe provide first responder organizations, including police, fire, SAR (search and rescue) and maritime, with state-of-the-art professional services that allow users to augment their response capabilities with advanced drone technology.

Avidrone Firefighting Drones in public safety

Drones in public safety provide critical and timely situational awareness during dangerous and complex incidents, and allow rapid information capture for essential site documentation, all while keeping first responders safe.

Public safety drone trainingVolatus can guide you every step of the way, from the initiation of a public safety drone program through to the development of more complex long-range and BVLOS operations.

We can also provide drone training courses of any level, tailored to your agency’s requirements, as well as contracted equipment, manpower and services on both short- and long-term arrangements.

Cargo Delivery Solutions

Drones for cargo transportation & logistics

Drones for cargo transportation

Our solutions for drone logistics and cargo delivery enhance productivity and reach remote and inhospitable regions that may be inaccessible by manned aircraft or road vehicles.

Drones for cargo transportationOur drone delivery solutions incorporate the Avidrone tandem-rotor drone, an all-new approach to fully automated long-range drone flight and heavy lifting, as well as the HIVE droneport, a fully automated drone station that enables 24/7 continuous and autonomous operations.

Our remote and long-range drone delivery solutions are ideal for:

  • Inter-island delivery of mail, medical supplies and other vital cargo
  • Tool and parts delivery for mining, construction and industrial applications
  • Delivery to offshore oil and gas platforms
  • Providing medicine and supplies in first responder and emergency situations
Drone delivery of supplies to mining sites

More information: Cargo Delivery Solutions >

Autonomous Remote Drone Station

Rugged nesting station for BVLOS drones

aerieport Autonomous Remote Drone Station

AeriePort is an autonomous nesting and docking station that has been designed from the ground up to support BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) drone operations. The UAV- and payload-agnostic system is built around an open-source architecture that allows it to change with technological and regulatory advances.

The rugged docking station can withstand extremes of weather and temperature, and facilitates control of remote missions from anywhere in the world. Communications options include a four-SIM 5G-capable cellular link as well as SATCOM.

Designed with safety foremost in mind, AeriePort also includes a ground-based detect and avoid system from Iris Automation as well as a built-in weather station.

Other features of the AeriePort drone docking and nesting station include:

  • Streaming of data and camera feeds to control centre
  • Autonomous battery replacement
  • Automated self-charging
  • Remote mission flight planning
  • Independent cybersecurity

More information: Aerieport Drone Station >

Drone Services

Skilled drone pilot network delivering mapping, surveying & inspection services

We can deploy multiple teams with the latest drone technology and data capture training to provide a range of services at short notice across the Americas. We have delivered these drone services to leading clients including government, key industry partners and more across all industry verticals.

Drone service provider

Our advanced Quality & Safety Management System (QSMS) ensures that all our operators remain fully compliant with regulations and best practices, encompassing thorough documentation, sophisticated airspace and flight operation management technology, and frequent audits and reporting.

Our portfolio of trusted drone services includes:

  • Construction & Engineering
  • Infrastructure & Telecoms
  • Property Development and Maintenance
  • Environmental, Forestry and Conservation
  • Public Safety
  • Precision Agriculture
  • Mining, Energy & Oil and Gas
Drone technology and services

We are also currently working on remote autonomous BVLOS operations for a variety of use cases, acting as subject matter experts and supporting regulators and aviation organizations in multiple countries as the industry matures towards full adoption of autonomous unmanned aircraft operations.

More information: Drone Services >

Surveillance as a Service

Secure and scalable operations for enhanced security

Surveillance as a Service UAV Solution Launched

Our Surveillance as a Service solution combines manned and unmanned aircraft, cutting-edge payloads and mobile command vehicles to provide a secure and scalable capability for gathering critical real-time intelligence data. Managed from our expertly-staffed Operations Control Center (OCC), this service is ideal for law enforcement, national security, and critical infrastructure and industrial asset protection, and ensures more effective decision-making and faster response times.

The highly flexible solution makes use of data from EO/IR cameras, radar and multispectral sensors, and incorporates autonomous drone-in-a-box systems that can provide on-demand or active 24/7 coverage. Surveillance can be tailored to your precise needs, with designated risk levels and revisit rates. All information can be relayed to the OCC or directly to clients, government agencies, or on-ground response teams.

Drone Piloting Training

Training and courses for drone pilots covering FAA Part 107, BVLOS, RPAS & QSMS

We provide a variety of drone training courses covering a wide range of subjects, allowing your organization’s drone pilots to future-proof their knowledge and skills and deliver high-quality results.

Drone training course

Our training courses have been developed in conjunction with professionals from diverse backgrounds including airline and helicopter pilots, aviation lawyers, mechanical engineers, military veterans and more.

BVLOS trainingOur drone training course offerings include:

  • FAA Part 107 Knowledge Test
  • RPAS Technical Skills Diploma
  • Transport Canada Advanced RPAS Certificate
  • Transport Canada Advanced Flight Review
  • Quality and Safety Management Systems (QSMS) and Specific Operations Risk Assessments (SORA) for BVLOS drone flights

Products

AeriePort Autonomous Remote Drone Station

Rugged nesting station for BVLOS drones

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“Surveillance as a Service” UAV Solution Launched

Volatus Aerospace’s “Surveillance as a Service" solution will use drone technology to provide secure, multi-modal surveillance for faster response times and actionable intelligence

Jan 16, 2025
Partnership to Introduce Cargo Drone Solutions to Indian Market

Volatus Aerospace will collaborate with DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations to explore opportunities in the rapidly evolving drone ecosystem in India

Dec 23, 2024
Air Data Systems Integrates into Global Aerial Solutions Ecosystem

Volatus has expanded its global aerial solutions ecosystem by integrating key assets and capabilities from Air Data Systems, reinforcing the company’s extensive capabilities

Dec 18, 2024
New On-Board DAA System to be Developed Accelerating BVLOS Operations

A $75,000 grant from the Downsview Aerospace Innovation and Research (DAIR) Green Fund will see Volatus develop and integrate an on-board Detect and Avoid (DAA) system

Nov 26, 2024
Volatus Completes Drone Solar Farm Inspection

Volatus Aerospace utilized RGB and infrared (IR) drones in combination with handheld thermal cameras to collect comprehensive data, ensuring the solar farm's operational readiness

Oct 31, 2024
Volatus Secures Financing to Expand Operations & Accelerate Development of Aerial Solutions

Investissement Québec and Export Development Canada (EDC) will each provide $7.5 million, providing a strong foundation for Volatus Aerospace to secure and advance its growth strategy

Oct 25, 2024
Drone Delivery & Aerospace Companies Complete Merger

Drone Delivery Canada and Volatus Aerospace have completed their Merger of Equals, forming a consolidator and integrator of aerial intelligence and logistics solutions

Sep 06, 2024
Volatus Aerospace to Distribute the Xer X8

Leading international UAS provider Volatus Aerospace will distribute Xer’s X8 heavy-duty multirotor drone in North America

Jun 24, 2024
Volatus Aerospace & Drone Delivery Canada Announce Merger of Equals

A new merger of equals between Volatus Aerospace and Drone Delivery Canada aims to combine the strengths & capabilities of both companies under experienced industry leaders

May 23, 2024
Volatus Receives FAA Approval for Commercial Agricultural Drone Operations

The Operating Certificate allows the company's US subsidiary, Volatus Aerospace USA Corp., to operate any drone approved for agricultural operations, including drones weighing 55 pounds or greater

Feb 15, 2024
Volatus Aerospace to Acquire UAVHub & The Drone Mentor

Volatus Aerospace has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the two UK-based companies in a deal worth £150,000, strengthening online drone training in the UK

Dec 11, 2023
Volatus Expands Power Utility Drone Inspections

As future regulations standardize beyond visual line of sight and autonomous operations, Volatus will collect and process drone data and perform analytic reporting services for T&D towers

Nov 06, 2023
Volatus Aerospace Distributorship Agreement with Inspired Flight

The reseller agreement will meet client demands for reliable off-the-shelf blue sUAS qualified equipment in the mid-sized class

Aug 14, 2023
Volatus Aerospace Deploys Drones for Wildfire Support

Remotely collected aerial intelligence can help firefighters get timely actionable hot spot information about difficult to reach areas so that fires can be safely contained

Jul 20, 2023
Volatus Aerospace to Support Wildfire Suppression in Alberta

Volatus pilots are now approved through Hinton GRID to provide infrared imaging services from drones to support wildfire suppression in Alberta

Jun 05, 2023
Volatus Authorized to Operate Heavy Spray Drones

The special authority enables pilots who are trained through Volatus Aerospace's training program, in compliance with Transport Canada's conditions, to operate throughout Canada

May 31, 2023
New Acquisition Enhances Volatus Utility Inspection Services in North America

The addition of SSI positions Volatus Aerospace as one of the leading suppliers to power utilities in Canada and the US, with more than 10,000 structure inspections already underway and under contract for 2023

Apr 17, 2023
Aviation-Grade Data Connectivity for Mission Critical Drones

With its eSIM, Teal is providing Volatus Aerospace and its customers with on-demand access to connect onto any mobile network worldwide, ensuring their drones are always connected

Apr 12, 2023
Volatus Expands Pipeline Corridor Surveillance in Eastern Canada

Volatus Aerospace subsidiary, Canadian Air National Inc., has signed a contract worth up to C$5 million to extend its oil and gas pipeline corridor surveillance in Ontario over the next three years

Mar 09, 2023
Volatus Receives Drone Cargo Services License in Canada

This license allows the company to build its drone cargo capability under the Volatus brand in preparation for the anticipated Transport Canada/FAA regulatory changes

Feb 17, 2023
Volatus Extends Further into Global UAV Market with New Acquisition

Volatus will distribute Airial Robotics’ next generation of UAVs, bringing aviation-grade standards to the drone industry for light and heavy cargo and aerial intelligence applications

Jan 11, 2023
Volatus Expands Product Distribution to US Market with Latest Acquisition

The acquisition of Empire Drone in the USA adds to Volatus’ growing global presence in key markets for green drone technologies

Dec 01, 2022
All-Terrain Robotic Crawler Unveiled

The fully customizable and modular Hydra can handle up to 120kg with a standard three-hour runtime in a 2km range

Nov 25, 2022
Volatus Aerospace Becomes Official Atmos Drones Distributor in Canada

Volatus Aerospace will be responsible for the distribution of Atmos’ Marlyn Cobalt survey drones in Canada, and will provide assistance and maintenance services to local UAV operators

Oct 28, 2022
Volatus Aerospace Acquires British Thermography & Drone Solution Provider

Volatus believes the acquisition of iRed Limited will provide a foundation for continued growth in the region and reinforce the company’s overall thermographic capabilities

Oct 20, 2022
Volatus Aerospace Acquires Canadian Pipeline Inspection Company

Synergy's pipeline surveillance expertise and Volatus' technology will put the company in a position to introduce efficient, green, remotely operated drone solutions to fulfill regulatory and asset monitoring requirements

Oct 14, 2022
Clean-Energy Drone Solutions for BVLOS Operations

Volatus Aerospace will use Accipiter's radar solutions to enable safe long-range flight operations with environmentally-friendly drone platforms

Sep 23, 2022
Volatus Certified for BVLOS Operations Without a Visual Observer

This new certification will enable Volatus to remotely pilot its M300 drone integrated with FlightOps’ remote operations software and IRIS Automation’s CASIA G Optical detect & avoid system at the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport

Aug 11, 2022
AERIEPORT: A Nesting Station Built For Extreme Weather Conditions

In this article, Volatus Aerospace explores the development, use cases, and capabilities of its AERIEPORT nesting station. As the Co-Founder...

Aug 04, 2022
Finance Program for Enterprise & Industrial Drone Solutions Introduced 

Volatus Aerospace is offering full-service financing options with terms from 24 to 60 months to make it easier for clients to invest in higher value assets and solutions

Jul 07, 2022

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