Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV: FLT, NASDAQ: ONDS) and Ondas Holdings Inc. are joining forces to transform border security through advanced drone technology. The strategic partnership will see Volatus market and support American Robotics’ Optimus System, a fully autonomous drone platform designed for continuous aerial security and intelligence. This collaboration aims to significantly enhance Volatus Aerospace’s ability to deliver comprehensive border surveillance and security solutions, crucial for national security.
The partnership focuses on addressing the growing need for advanced border surveillance, with the fully-automated Optimus System playing a central role. By integrating air and ground security intelligence, the approach significantly enhances the ability to detect and mitigate threats before they escalate.
“This alliance empowers Volatus to significantly enhance our border surveillance and security solutions,” said Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace. “Integrating the scalable, field-proven Optimus System with our remote operations means we are ready to meet evolving security and surveillance needs. The growing demand for autonomous border security solutions highlights the importance of this partnership.”
Eric Brock, CEO of Ondas Holdings, added, “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.”
The Optimus System is engineered for persistent aerial operations in challenging environments, offering proven autonomy and reliability. Automated battery and payload swapping capabilities ensure uninterrupted availability, supporting various critical applications, from video surveillance to inspection and analysis, using integrated sensors like LIDAR.
The partnership focuses on several key aspects. It enhances border security by detecting and mitigating threats through persistent remote aerial operations and emergency response. Additionally, it addresses federal and provincial opportunities along the U.S.-Canada border using the Optimus System. The partnership also integrates the Optimus System with Volatus’ drone and ground-based sensor infrastructure to provide Surveillance-as-a-Service, enabling truly remote and autonomous operations.
Volatus’ Operations Control Center (OCC) will maximize the Optimus System’s potential for standalone and integrated border security solutions across North America and other global markets. The collaboration also aims for strategic expansion in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Africa, enhancing Volatus’ global service offerings and opening new market opportunities for Ondas and American Robotics across critical infrastructure and industrial sectors.
Furthermore, Volatus will serve as a factory-authorized training center, providing top-tier operational and service support for the Optimus System, facilitated by its advanced OCC and dedicated support team.
In an environment where border protection is increasingly critical, this partnership addresses challenges like illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and weapons smuggling. The Optimus System offers a robust, autonomous aerial platform designed to enhance border protection and ensure national boundary integrity, providing real-time data and situational awareness for swift risk mitigation.
