Volatus Aerospace Inc. Announces a Strategic Partnership with Dufour Aerospace to Enhance Aerial Cargo, Surveillance, Inspection and Mapping Missions with Advanced VTOL Aircraft Technology
Volatus Aerospace (TSXV:FLT, OTCQX:TAKOF) has announced a strategic partnership with Dufour Aerospace, a Swiss-based drone manufacturer, to introduce and commercialize the Aero2 hybrid-electric drone aircraft. The Aero2 features a unique tilt-wing design allowing vertical takeoff and landing while maintaining airplane-like efficiency.
The aircraft can carry up to 40 kg (88 lbs) payload over 400 km (249 miles) in standard configuration, making it ideal for remote operations including medical supply delivery, aerial surveillance, and intelligence operations. This partnership follows Volatus' recent collaboration with DroneUp and aims to expand their operational scope and commercial focus.
The Aero2's capabilities will enhance Volatus' service offerings while maintaining high safety standards and low operating costs, particularly benefiting operations in remote regions like Canada and Africa.
Volatus Aerospace (TSXV:FLT, OTCQX:TAKOF) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con Dufour Aerospace, un produttore di droni con sede in Svizzera, per introdurre e commercializzare l'aeromobile ibrido-elettrico Aero2. L'Aero2 presenta un design unico a ala inclinabile che consente il decollo e l'atterraggio verticali, mantenendo un'efficienza simile a quella di un aereo.
L'aeromobile può trasportare un carico utile fino a 40 kg (88 lbs) su una distanza di 400 km (249 miglia) in configurazione standard, rendendolo ideale per operazioni remote, tra cui la consegna di forniture mediche, sorveglianza aerea e operazioni di intelligence. Questa partnership segue la recente collaborazione di Volatus con DroneUp e mira ad ampliare il loro ambito operativo e il focus commerciale.
Le capacità dell'Aero2 miglioreranno l'offerta di servizi di Volatus, mantenendo alti standard di sicurezza e bassi costi operativi, beneficiando particolarmente le operazioni in regioni remote come il Canada e l'Africa.
Volatus Aerospace (TSXV:FLT, OTCQX:TAKOF) ha anunciado una asociación estratégica con Dufour Aerospace, un fabricante de drones con sede en Suiza, para introducir y comercializar la aeronave dron híbrido-eléctrico Aero2. El Aero2 presenta un diseño único de ala inclinada que permite el despegue y aterrizaje vertical, manteniendo una eficiencia similar a la de un avión.
La aeronave puede transportar hasta 40 kg (88 lbs) de carga útil a lo largo de 400 km (249 millas) en configuración estándar, lo que la hace ideal para operaciones remotas, incluyendo la entrega de suministros médicos, vigilancia aérea y operaciones de inteligencia. Esta asociación sigue la colaboración reciente de Volatus con DroneUp y tiene como objetivo expandir su alcance operativo y enfoque comercial.
Las capacidades del Aero2 mejorarán la oferta de servicios de Volatus, manteniendo altos estándares de seguridad y bajos costos operativos, beneficiando particularmente las operaciones en regiones remotas como Canadá y África.
볼라투스 항공우주 (TSXV:FLT, OTCQX:TAKOF)가 스위스에 본사를 둔 드론 제조업체인 뒤푸르 항공우주와 전략적 파트너십을 체결하고 하이브리드 전기 드론 항공기인 Aero2를 도입하고 상용화한다고 발표했습니다. Aero2는 수직 이착륙과 비행기로서의 효율성을 유지하면서 독특한 틸트 날개 디자인을 특징으로 합니다.
이 항공기는 표준 구성에서 최대 40kg(88파운드)의 화물을 400km(249마일)까지 운반할 수 있어 의료 공급품 배송, 공중 감시 및 정보 작전 등 원거리 작업에 적합합니다. 이번 파트너십은 볼라투스의 최근 드론업과의 협력에 이어진 것으로, 운영 범위와 상업적 초점을 확장하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Aero2의 기능은 볼라투스의 서비스 제공을 강화하며 높은 안전 기준과 낮은 운영 비용을 유지하여 캐나다와 아프리카와 같은 원거리 지역에서의 작업에 특히 유리할 것입니다.
Volatus Aerospace (TSXV:FLT, OTCQX:TAKOF) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec Dufour Aerospace, un fabricant de drones basé en Suisse, pour introduire et commercialiser l'avion-drone hybride-électrique Aero2. L'Aero2 se distingue par son design unique à ailes inclinées, permettant le décollage et l'atterrissage vertical tout en maintenant une efficacité comparable à celle d'un avion.
L'avion peut transporter jusqu'à 40 kg (88 lbs) de charge utile sur une distance de 400 km (249 miles) dans sa configuration standard, ce qui le rend idéal pour des opérations à distance telles que la livraison de fournitures médicales, la surveillance aérienne et les opérations de renseignement. Ce partenariat fait suite à la récente collaboration de Volatus avec DroneUp et vise à élargir leur portée opérationnelle et leur concentration commerciale.
Les capacités de l'Aero2 amélioreront l'offre de services de Volatus tout en maintenant des normes de sécurité élevées et des coûts opérationnels bas, ce qui profitera particulièrement aux opérations dans des régions reculées comme le Canada et l'Afrique.
Volatus Aerospace (TSXV:FLT, OTCQX:TAKOF) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Dufour Aerospace, einem in der Schweiz ansässigen Drohnenhersteller, angekündigt, um das hybride elektrische Drohnenflugzeug Aero2 vorzustellen und zu kommerzialisieren. Das Aero2 verfügt über ein einzigartiges Kippenflügeldesign, das einen vertikalen Start und Landung ermöglicht und gleichzeitig die Effizienz eines Flugzeugs beibehält.
Das Flugzeug kann in der Standardkonfiguration bis zu 40 kg (88 lbs) Nutzlast über 400 km (249 Meilen) transportieren, was es ideal für Remote-Operationen wie die Lieferung medizinischer Versorgung, Luftüberwachung und Geheimdienstoperationen macht. Diese Partnerschaft folgt der jüngsten Zusammenarbeit von Volatus mit DroneUp und zielt darauf ab, ihr Betriebsfeld und ihren kommerziellen Fokus zu erweitern.
Die Fähigkeiten des Aero2 werden das Serviceangebot von Volatus verbessern, während die hohen Sicherheitsstandards und niedrigen Betriebskosten aufrechterhalten werden, was insbesondere den Operationen in abgelegenen Regionen wie Kanada und Afrika zugutekommt.
- Addition of long-range drone capability (400 km) with significant payload capacity (40 kg)
- Expansion into new markets and remote locations through advanced VTOL technology
- Potential for operational cost reduction through efficient hybrid-electric system
- Enhancement of service portfolio including medical delivery and surveillance operations
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Adding 400 km range drone with 40kg payload capacity to its portfolio of drone technologies
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV:FLT)(OTCQX:TAKOF)(Frankfurt:A2JEQU) ("Volatus" or "the Company") proudly unveils its next step toward providing a new, unmanned dimension to its clients in the cargo and aerial services markets by joining forces with Dufour Aerospace. Dufour is a Swiss-based designer and manufacturer of long-range drones. Today, the parties announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration will introduce and commercialize Dufour's long-endurance, heavy-lift Aero2 hybrid-electric drone aircraft for operations across diverse environments globally.
By its unique tilt-wing design, the Aero2 can take off and land vertically like a helicopter but flies as fast and energy-efficient as an airplane. Designed for numerous applications, the Aero2 can transport up to 40 kg (88 lbs) of payload over 400 km (249 miles) in standard configuration making it the perfect tool for accessing remote locations in regions like Canada and Africa, for operations such as delivering time-sensitive medical supplies and conducting aerial surveillance and intelligence operations. Its ability to perform vertical takeoffs and transition to high-speed cruise flight introduces flexibility and efficiency to Volatus' services while enabling the Company to operate at the highest safety standards at low operating costs.
"Recently, we announced operational enhancements gained in partnering with DroneUp. Building on this momentum, the introduction of Dufour's Aero2 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft into our expanding fleet allows us to significantly expand our operational scope and commercial focus," said Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace. "My confidence in the technology not only comes from having seen the Aero2 in action but, even more importantly, having met the brilliant team of professionals behind the technology. Adding the Aero2 to a growing fleet of larger, more capable drones extends our capabilities and accelerates the commercialization of our Operations Control Center and remote operations capabilities."
"We are thrilled to partner with Volatus Aerospace, a collaboration that aligns Dufour's advanced VTOL technology with Volatus' extensive operational expertise and global reach. This strategic partnership enables us to harness Volatus' strong market presence to bring our innovative Aero2 aircraft to more challenging and underserved areas worldwide, particularly remote communities." stated Sascha Hardegger, CEO of Dufour Aerospace. "By combining our efforts, we're not only expanding our operational horizons but also enhancing our collective ability to deliver efficient, sustainable, and critical aerial solutions on a global scale."
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About Volatus Aerospace:
Volatus Aerospace is a leader in innovative global aerial solutions for intelligence and cargo. With a strong foundation of over 100 years of combined institutional knowledge in aviation, Volatus provides comprehensive solutions using both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). We serve industries such as oil and gas, utilities, healthcare, and public safety. Our mission is to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability through cutting-edge, real-world solutions.
About Dufour Aerospace:
Dufour Aerospace is pioneering drones for critical missions. Based in Switzerland, Dufour develops and manufactures efficient and sustainable aircraft for cargo transportation, logistics, and public safety. The Aero2 drone features distributed electric propulsion and a hybrid module to meet today's Advanced Air Mobility and medium-sized drone market requirements.
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