- Following U.S. President Trump’s call for enhanced border security, drone companies Volatus Aerospace (TSXV:FLT) and Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) are partnering to offer an enhanced solution
- The fully autonomous offering, covering both ground and air, will target opportunities along the 8,890-kilometer United States–Canada border
- Volatus provides global aerial solutions for intelligence and cargo serving the oil and gas, utilities, healthcare and public safety industries
- Ondas provides private wireless data and commercial drone solutions across critical industrial, government and infrastructure markets
Following U.S. President Trump’s call for enhanced border security, drone companies Volatus Aerospace (TSXV:FLT) and Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) are partnering to offer an enhanced solution.
Under the partnership, Volatus will integrate its Surveillance-as-a-Service drone and ground-based sensor infrastructure with Ondas subsidiary American Robotics’ Optimus System, an autonomous drone platform designed for 24/7 aerial security and intelligence. The platform is the world’s first FAA-certified small unmanned aircraft system for security and data capture.
The companies will target opportunities along the 8,890-kilometer United States–Canada border, in addition to strategic markets in Africa and the United Kingdom, focusing on the offering’s dual air and ground coverage, significantly improving the probability of detecting and mitigating threats before they escalate.
According to Tuesday’s news release, Volatus and Ondas believe their collaboration addresses significant threats to national security, including illegal immigration, drug trafficking and weapons smuggling, through the full-scope nature of their combined technologies.
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“This strategic alliance empowers Volatus to significantly enhance our border surveillance and security solutions,” Glen Lynch, chief executive officer (CEO) of Volatus Aerospace, said in a statement. “By integrating the scalable, field-proven Optimus System with our remote operations, we are ready to meet evolving security and surveillance needs. The growing demand for autonomous border security solutions highlights the importance of this partnership.”
“We are delighted to partner with Volatus, who consistently distinguish themselves as providers of highly sophisticated aerial intelligence and services to critical governmental, industrial and infrastructure markets,” added Eric Brock, CEO of Ondas Holdings. “We believe this collaboration, supported by Volatus’ extensive sales, marketing and field support and services capabilities, will extend our market reach and accelerate market penetration for our Optimus System. We are particularly excited about Volatus’ pursuit of programs to secure borders, where the deployment of autonomous drone infrastructure is an urgent need for many homeland security entities today.”
About Volatus Aerospace
Volatus provides global aerial solutions for intelligence and cargo serving the oil and gas, utilities, healthcare and public safety industries.
Volatus Aerospace stock (TSXV:FLT) is up by 5.88 per cent trading at C$0.18 per share as of 9:53 am ET. The stock has added the same percentage since finalizing its merger with Drone Delivery Canada in August 2024.
About Ondas Holdings
Ondas provides private wireless data and commercial drone solutions across critical industrial, government and infrastructure markets.
Ondas Holdings stock (NASDAQ:ONDS) is down by 8.64 per cent trading at US$1 per share as of 10:24 am ET. The stock has given back 28.21 per cent year-over-year.
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