Volatus Aerospace Secures DAIR Green Fund Grant for Detect and Avoid Technology, Accelerating BVLOS Operations
Volatus Aerospace has been awarded a grant of up to $75,000 from the DAIR Green Fund to develop and integrate an on-board 'detect and avoid' (DAA) system for drones. The technology, combined with the recently installed Kongsberg Geospatial's IRIS Terminal in its Operations Control Center, will enhance airspace awareness and enable safer beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. This development follows Volatus' recent merger with Drone Delivery Canada and aims to minimize ground-based human intervention while maintaining safety standards for complex drone operations.
Volatus Aerospace ha ricevuto un finanziamento di fino a $75.000 dal DAIR Green Fund per sviluppare e integrare un sistema 'detect and avoid' (DAA) a bordo dei droni. La tecnologia, combinata con l'IRIS Terminal di Kongsberg Geospatial recentemente installato nel suo Centro di Controllo Operativo, migliorerà la consapevolezza dello spazio aereo e abiliterà operazioni più sicure al di là della linea visiva (BVLOS). Questo sviluppo segue la recente fusione di Volatus con Drone Delivery Canada e mira a ridurre l'intervento umano da terra mantenendo gli standard di sicurezza per operazioni complesse di droni.
Volatus Aerospace ha sido otorgado un subsidio de hasta $75,000 por parte del DAIR Green Fund para desarrollar e integrar un sistema 'detect and avoid' (DAA) a bordo de drones. La tecnología, combinada con el Terminal IRIS de Kongsberg Geospatial, recientemente instalado en su Centro de Control de Operaciones, mejorará la conciencia del espacio aéreo y permitirá operaciones más seguras más allá de la línea de visión (BVLOS). Este desarrollo sigue a la reciente fusión de Volatus con Drone Delivery Canada y tiene como objetivo minimizar la intervención humana desde tierra mientras se mantienen los estándares de seguridad para operaciones de drones complejas.
Volatus Aerospace는 드론용 '탐지 및 회피' (DAA) 시스템을 개발하고 통합하기 위해 DAIR Green Fund로부터 최대 $75,000의 보조금을 받았습니다. 이 기술은 최근 운영 통제 센터에 설치된 Kongsberg Geospatial의 IRIS Terminal과 결합되어 공역 인식을 향상시키고 시각적 시야( BVLOS) 넘어 더 안전한 운영이 가능하도록 합니다. 이 개발은 Volatus의 최근 Drone Delivery Canada와의 합병을 따르며 복잡한 드론 운영에 대한 안전 기준을 유지하면서 지상에서의 인간 개입을 최소화하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Volatus Aerospace a obtenu une subvention pouvant atteindre 75 000 $ du DAIR Green Fund pour développer et intégrer un système 'detect and avoid' (DAA) embarqué pour les drones. Cette technologie, combinée avec le Terminal IRIS de Kongsberg Geospatial récemment installé dans son Centre de Contrôle des Opérations, améliorera la conscience de l'espace aérien et permettra des opérations plus sûres au-delà de la ligne de vue (BVLOS). Ce développement fait suite à la récente fusion de Volatus avec Drone Delivery Canada et vise à minimiser l'intervention humaine au sol tout en maintenant les normes de sécurité pour des opérations complexes de drones.
Volatus Aerospace hat einen Zuschuss von bis zu $75.000 vom DAIR Green Fund erhalten, um ein 'detect and avoid' (DAA) System für Drohnen zu entwickeln und zu integrieren. Die Technologie, kombiniert mit dem kürzlich installierten IRIS Terminal von Kongsberg Geospatial in ihrem Operations Control Center, wird das Luftraumbewusstsein verbessern und sicherere Operationen außerhalb der Sichtlinie (BVLOS) ermöglichen. Diese Entwicklung folgt der jüngsten Fusion von Volatus mit Drone Delivery Canada und zielt darauf ab, den menschlichen Eingriff am Boden zu minimieren und gleichzeitig die Sicherheitsstandards für komplexe Drohnenoperationen zu wahren.
- Secured $75,000 grant funding for DAA technology development
- Recent merger with Drone Delivery Canada strengthens market position
- Integration of IRIS Terminal enhances operational capabilities
- Technology advancement enables commercial scalability of BVLOS operations
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TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / November 18, 2024 / Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV:FLT)(OTCQX:TAKOF)(Frankfurt:ABB.F) (the "Company" or "Volatus") is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant of up to
This funding, supported by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), aligns with Volatus' mission to drive sustainable growth in the aerospace sector. Building on the recent merger with Drone Delivery Canada, Volatus' engineering focus has shifted toward technologies with immediate commercial potential. The DAA system, combined with Volatus' recent installation of Kongsberg Geospatial's IRIS Terminal in its Operations Control Center for comprehensive airspace awareness, raises the bar for drone operations, accelerating the path to commercial scalability by providing a robust foundation for BVLOS capabilities.
The DAA solution will minimize the need for ground-based human intervention, allowing for more complex, extended routes while maintaining stringent safety standards. By enhancing airspace awareness through the IRIS Terminal, Volatus is rapidly unlocking new operational possibilities and expanding commercial applications of its drone fleet.
"On-board detect and avoid technology, together with the IRIS Terminal, represents a transformative leap in airspace awareness, essential for the commercialization of large-scale drone operations," said Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace. "The DAIR Green Fund empowers us to advance our DAA system, paving the way for safer, more complex BVLOS missions. This initiative is a perfect example of Volatus' commitment to sustainable, scalable solutions for the future of aerial operations."
"DAIR is pleased to be supporting Volatus through the DAIR Green Fund as they develop and integrate an on-board "detect and avoid" (DAA) system to deconflict drones from other aircraft," said Phil Arthurs, Executive Director of DAIR. "This technology is important in progressing beyond visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operation, and we look forward to the continued progress of this collaborative project."
"Businesses and organizations and the entrepreneurs and workers behind them are an integral part of what keeps Canada's economy strong," said the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. "The Government of Canada is pleased to support organizations like DAIR as they help businesses, like Volatus Aerospace, grow and create new scalable and sustainable technologies and innovations for the aerospace industry. These efforts will help strengthen our aerospace sector while boosting our economy and creating good jobs."
About the Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research
Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR) is a not-for-profit whose mission is to revolutionize the collaboration environment by catalyzing innovation in aerospace and beyond. DAIR supports its members and network by offering access to state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure to accelerate leading-edge and sustainable research and technology adoption; creating training solutions for the business and technology challenges of today and tomorrow; providing a platform for industry, academia, and government synergies; fostering and advancing R&D partnerships; and bringing awareness to the aerospace industry locally, nationally, and globally. To learn more about DAIR please visit www.dairhub.com.
About FedDev Ontario
For 15 years, the Government of Canada, through FedDev Ontario, has worked to advance and diversify the southern Ontario economy through funding opportunities and business services that support innovation, growth and job creation in Canada's most populous region. The Agency has delivered impressive results, which can be seen in southern Ontario businesses that are creating innovative technologies, improving productivity, growing revenues, creating jobs, and in the economic advancement of communities across the region. Learn more about the impacts the Agency is having in southern Ontario by exploring our investment profiles, our Southern Ontario Spotlight, and FedDev Ontario's X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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.
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Office of the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
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Danielle Gagne
Head of Marketing and Communications
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+1-579-977-5066
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