Mr. Glen Lynch reports

VOLATUS AEROSPACE ANNOUNCES BROAD NATIONAL EXPANSION OF DRONE OPERATING AUTHORITIES ACROSS CANADA, UNLOCKING SCALABLE, HIGH-VALUE AERIAL OPERATIONS

Transport Canada has granted Volatus Aerospace Inc. additional nationwide special flight operations certificates (SFOCs) that dramatically expand the scope and flexibility of Volatus's commercial drone operations and allows for expanded use of the company's operations control centre (OCC) in Vaughan, Ont.

Expanded nationwide drone operating authorities

Transport Canada has issued Volatus a newly amended SFOC unlocking a powerful suite of expanded drone operating privileges across Canada. These new authorities encompass operating procedure permissions that include:

• Canada-wide BVLOS (beyond-visual-line-of-sight) authorization for drone operations day and night -- to conduct BVLOS operations using small drones (250 grams to 25 kilograms) across the country, both day and night in uncontrolled airspace, outside of aerodrome environments, expanding the previously announced authority for nationwide BVLOS authority at night;
• Proximity flight near infrastructure -- permission to operate an RPAS (remotely piloted aircraft system) beyond visual line of sight without a pilot or visual observer maintaining visual contact within 100 feet vertically and 200 feet horizontally of structures such as buildings, towers, power lines and rail corridors, opening the door to close-proximity and long-range inspections, surveillance and security patrols;
• Access to restricted and controlled airspace -- approval to operate within Class F restricted airspace and NOTAM-defined (notice to airmen) zones, enabling missions in complex or dynamically managed environments;
• Operations in northern domestic airspace -- clearance for BVLOS drone flight operations at altitudes up to 400 feet AGL (above ground level) in Canada's northern domestic airspace, supporting high-latitude missions for environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, cargo delivery and indigenous community services;
• BVLOS operations without visual observers -- specific authorization to operate RPAS beyond visual line of sight without the pilot or observer maintaining direct visual contact, leveraging Transport Canada-accepted detect-and-avoid technologies and operational protocols;
• Support for remote and automated systems -- this enables integration with automated and remote drone operations, including nested (drone-in-a-box) solutions through accepted SORA-based (specific operations risk assessment) risk mitigation and oversight.

These regulatory advancements set the stage for scalable, automated and commercially viable drone operations from coast to coast.

Why it matters -- regulatory momentum with commercial impact:

• Canada-wide BVLOS, day or night: Using Transport Canada-accepted detect-and-avoid systems and safety protocols, Volatus is now authorized to fly drones across the country beyond visual line of sight, including at night.
• Heavy-lift and high-altitude capability: The ability to fly certain drones over 25 kilograms and above standard altitude ceilings unlocks extended operations in sectors such as cargo logistics, energy transmission line monitoring, search-and-rescue operations, and telecommunications tower inspections.
• Wildfire response and restricted airspace access: Volatus can operate in wildfire-restricted airspace during active wildfire events -- supporting government and firefighting agencies with aerial intelligence, hot spot detection and real-time situational awareness.

"With these approvals, Volatus can, more significantly and on a wider basis, provide clients with nationwide BVLOS drone services at scale for clients in energy, telecom, transportation, agriculture, mining and public safety," said Rob Walker, chief commercial officer for Volatus. "We can deploy heavier, longer-range drones capable of carrying larger payloads or extended sensors and we can commercialize our operations control centre (OCC) offering a managed service for enterprise clients and partners -- offering real-time drone oversight, mission management and data collection, including large-scale deployment of drone-in-a-box solutions, nationwide with regulatory compliance."

Building on a growing portfolio of regulatory approvals

These new authorizations build on the national nighttime BVLOS authority announced in March, 2025, which permits drone operations beyond visual line of sight during legal night in uncontrolled airspace. In addition, Volatus holds a suite of existing and renewed SFOCs that collectively enable:

• Fixed-corridor BVLOS for medical drone deliveries approving operations of beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights between hospitals, enabling medical cargo deliveries over an urban-adjacent environment with regulatory oversight and OCC-managed safety protocols, with ground-based radar serving as the detect-and-avoid (DAA) mitigation;
• High-payload operations with certain drones that exceed 25 kilograms, supporting missions such as cargo transport, wildfire response and infrastructure inspection;
• Operations in restricted wildfire airspace for forest fire support missions, including BVLOS flights above 400 feet AGL under agreements with provincial fire authorities;
• Altitude waivers for flights above standard ceiling limits in support of long-range and terrain-following missions;
• Use of foreign operators and pilots -- recognition of foreign operator and pilot credentials allows Volatus to deploy its multinational pilot work force seamlessly across operations; with certified pilots based in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, this flexibility enables rapid mobilization, efficient cross-border co-ordination and global service delivery under a unified operational framework.

Together, these approvals represent one of the most robust regulatory frameworks granted to any drone operator in Canada, positioning Volatus at the forefront of scalable, compliant and high-impact drone services.

"These regulatory approvals don't just reflect our technical readiness, they position us at the forefront of Canada's evolving drone economy," said Glen Lynch, chief executive officer of Volatus. "With the ability to fly further, higher heavier -- at any time and in many location scenarios -- we're opening up a new scale of possibility for aerial intelligence and logistics."

Positioned for leadership

Volatus is among a select group of operators in Canada authorized to fly missions that meet Transport Canada's highest accepted safety assurance level for complex drone operations -- SAIL 4. "This means we've demonstrated that our technology, procedures and risk mitigation strategies meet stringent safety standards required for higher-risk environments, including beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights in urban-adjacent areas. Operating at this level enables us to serve critical sectors, such as health care, infrastructure and public safety -- with safe, reliable and compliant drone services at scale," remarked Greg Colacitti, chief operating officer for Volatus.

"These authorizations build upon one another to create an ecosystem where we can operate with flexibility, scale and commercial viability," Mr. Colacitti added. "They give us a distinct operational advantage and make us the partner of choice for organizations seeking scalable, safe and high-performance drone operations in Canada and beyond."

About Volatus Aerospace Inc.

Volatus Aerospace is a leader in innovative global aerial solutions for intelligence and cargo. With a strong foundation of over 100 years of combined institutional knowledge in aviation, Volatus provides comprehensive solutions using both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems. Volatus Aerospace serves industries such as oil and gas, utilities, health care, and public safety. Volatus Aerospace's mission is to enhance operational efficiency, safety and sustainability through cutting-edge, real-world solutions.

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