Volatus Aerospace Inc., a Canadian aerospace and defence company delivering integrated uncrewed systems and mission-critical operational services, has announced the launch of SKYDRA™, the Company’s first Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to support counter-unmanned aircraft system (CUAS) operational planning and simulation.
SKYDRA™ introduces a digital capability within Volatus’s defence portfolio, aimed at enabling structured planning, simulation, and readiness exercises for counter-drone operations. The platform is backed by patent-pending intellectual property and marks an expansion of the Company’s software and recurring revenue initiatives.
Recent global events have highlighted the growing use of unmanned aerial systems in asymmetric conflicts and attacks on critical infrastructure, reinforcing the urgent need for advanced planning, training, and decision-support tools. SKYDRA™ is designed to provide organizations with a secure virtual environment to conduct structured planning, simulations, and table-top exercises prior to operational deployment.
Industry reports estimate that the global counter-UAS market could exceed $20 billion by 2030, driven by rising demand for airspace security, defence modernization, and the protection of critical infrastructure.
The platform is intended for use by armed forces, public safety agencies, and operators of sensitive infrastructure, including airports, ports, energy facilities, and other strategic sites.
Glen Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of Volatus Aerospace, stated: “The global threat landscape involving unmanned systems continues to evolve. SKYDRA™ represents an important milestone for Volatus as our first SaaS platform and establishes a recurring software revenue stream within our defence strategy. By enabling virtual planning and readiness exercises, we are expanding our ability to support customers beyond hardware into digital operational capability.”
SKYDRA™ will be offered under subscription-based licensing structures, including enterprise deployments and evaluation programs. The Company expects the platform to complement its broader CUAS and aerospace capabilities. Further commercial updates will be provided as material agreements are executed.
