Remote & Autonomous Operations
Volatus Aerospace is at the forefront of remote and autonomous aviation, leveraging our Operations Control Center (OCC) to manage complex drone operations globally. With extensive experience in remotely piloted and large drone systems, we are advancing the boundaries of what is possible in aerial solutions.
A testament to our capabilities, we’ve received special authorizations to conduct regulator drone delivery operations over urban areas without visual observers and routine flights in and out of an international airport. These accomplishments highlight our expertise and the trust placed in our systems by regulatory bodies and partners alike.
Our dedicated test site (along with a second location reopening in early 2025) provides a platform to refine and demonstrate our technologies. These sites allow us to showcase advanced systems in realistic environments, offering valuable insights into the future of remote and autonomous operations.
By focusing on operational excellence and innovation, we continue to build a foundation for scalable and reliable solutions in cargo, logistics, and other critical applications.
operations control centre
The Operations Control Center (OCC) is a cutting-edge, controlled access facility with multiple operator stations and is capable of 4+ hours of off-grid functionality. To date, the OCC has conducted more than 7,000 flights, travelling a distance of more than 20,000 km, with operations as far as 3,300 km away from the OCC. Staffed by highly qualified operators, weekly operations out of the OCC include flights at Edmonton International Airport and medical supply deliveries in Toronto, including the delivery of dangerous goods.
Uses include inspection drones for Volatus customers, Aerieport demonstrations, contract services for drone OEMs, and surveillance drones for civil and defense markets. Additionally, the OCC can leverage Volatus Aerospace Inc.’s ecosystem for cargo operations in less regulated foreign markets.
FLYTE
Volatus Aerospace Inc.’s FLYTE software is a comprehensive solution for managing autonomous drone operations, particularly in drone logistics and delivery. FLYTE is a complete solution for autonomous drone operations that integrates with existing logistics, supply chain, and enterprise systems. It includes features like automated flight management for multiple drones, maintenance tracking, real-time tracking and telemetry, and geofencing for safe navigation, and emergency landing procedures, as well as robust reporting and analytics tools and more.
TEST RANGE
Known as ‘Tranquility Base’, Volatus Aerospace Inc. operates a 100-acre demonstration and test facility north of Toronto. The facility is equipped with the infrastructure required for autonomous flight operations including three DroneSpots ™. Continued testing and customer demonstrations of the Aerieport remote drone nesting station will be relocated to Tranquility Base with flight operations transferred to the OCC to facilitate continued remote testing and regular customer demonstrations.
SPARROW
- 20 km / 12 miles range
- 4 kg / 10 lbs. payload
- 12”x9”x6”
- Suitable for parcels, medical tests, medicine, emergency kits, small parts, mail
- Touchless cargo drop feature available
CANARY
- 20 km / 12 miles range
- 4.5 kg / 10 lbs. payload
- Suitable for parcels, medical tests, medicine, emergency kits, small parts, mail
- Integrated scale feature
- Touchless cargo drop feature available
- New safety technology, aircraft parachute
- Approved to fly over people
ENGINEERING
LAB
The engineering team at Drone Delivery Canada is known for its innovative design, development, and implementation. There is a well-equipped test lab, engineering office, and assembly facility adjacent to the OCC that facilitates a smooth transition from concept to commercialization. Developments to date have included a range of drones with varying capabilities, the FLYTE management system, and the infrastructure needed for drone delivery operations, including depots and smart charging stations.
INDUSTRIal applications
Through dedicating the first five years of its existence to developing and proving this technology, and ongoing R&D efforts, DDC are confident that its drone logistics system can be a vital tool for companies to advance their delivery models and improve efficiency. This disruptive technology has been enabling customers in a host of industries to access new markets while reducing lead times and costs.
CASE STUDIES
EDMONTON INTL. AIRPORT
CARE BY AIR
AED ON THE FLY
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