Volatus Aerospace Secures National Agriculture, Tree Planting Drone Contracts in Canada

Volatus Aerospace has secured a national agriculture contract to deploy advanced drone operations for multispectral aerial surveys across 21 agricultural sites in Canada, providing critical insights into plant health and crop performance. This contract highlights the growing demand for scalable, tech-driven farming solutions and positions Volatus at the forefront of precision agriculture. Additionally, Volatus has entered a strategic collaboration with J.D. Irving, Limited to enhance tree planting operations in New Brunswick using heavy-lift drones, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact in remote areas. This partnership addresses the increasing global need for reforestation, with projections estimating billions of seedlings required to restore wildfire-damaged forests. Volatus’ integration of drone logistics, including AI, automation, and remote sensing, supports scalable and cost-effective solutions for both agriculture and forestry sectors. CEO Glen Lynch emphasized the company’s commitment to innovation through remotely operated and autonomous drone technologies, contributing to sustainable food production and environmental stewardship in Canada.