Carbonix, a leading Australian provider of long-range un-crewed aerial vehicle (UAV) platform solutions, proudly announces that its Volanti drone has been granted a nationwide waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations in uncontrolled airspace across the United States.

The Volanti is Carbonix’s fully electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone. It is known for its versatility, precision and extended flight capabilities and excels in executing rapid aerial surveys across vast and rugged terrain. 

The waiver, secured through Carbonix’s US partner, ArgenTech Solutions, allows Volanti drones to operate beyond the line of sight of the pilot, eliminating the constraints of traditional line-of-sight operations significantly and enhancing the capabilities of UAV missions. It marks a major milestone in enabling scalable long-range data collection missions, leveraging Carbonix’s advanced UAV platforms in combination with ArgenTech’s deep expertise in UAV operations and regulatory compliance in critical industries including agriculture, environmental monitoring, energy infrastructure, and more.

ArgenTech supported the Volanti earlier this year as it flew missions with Quebec-based Exo Drone to combat a devastating bushfire season in Canada where it proved particularly effective in identifying wildfires sparked by lightning strikes, which, if left unchecked, can pose significant threats. It is the first Australian fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone to execute fully automated BVLOS missions for commercial purposes.

Carbonix CEO Philip van der Burg said the waiver enables the Volanti to serve a broader range of applications with greater flexibility and cost-effectiveness and represents a pivotal moment for both organizations.

“Our drones are designed for long-range, high-endurance missions, and this approval validates their role as leaders in the UAV space,” he said.

“With ArgenTech Solutions operating the Volanti in the US, we are excited to bring our innovative technology to a broader market.”

ArgenTech Solutions CEO Brian Veroneau said the waiver is expected to drive the adoption of UAVs for missions in industries that demand reliable, long-range capabilities. 

“The waiver positions Carbonix and the Volanti as frontrunners in the rapidly evolving UAV industry, setting new benchmarks for safety, scalability, and innovation,” he said. 

“We are now able to operate at an entirely new scale, providing our clients with more flexible, powerful, and sustainable UAV solutions. Partnering with Carbonix ensures we are equipped with the most advanced UAV technology to deliver exceptional results.”

About Carbonix: Carbonix creates and provides uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) that enable precision long-range data capture at scale. Safe and effective, our intelligent  aerial data capture systems enable significant reduction in risk of injury and downtime associated with outdated, expensive and polluting aircraft surveillance methods. Carbonix UAS offer superior endurance, payload capacity and flight performance unmatched by any drone in our class. Our UAS are able to capture high-resolution data over large geographic areas and complex terrain. By exponentially increasing access to data, we improve workflows, radically reduce costs, empower critical insights and lower carbon emissions. Engineered and rigorously tested to meet the most challenging mission requirements, Carbonix UAS are equipped with advanced (multi) sensors providing efficient, accurate data to critical infrastructure industries such as mining and energy networks. Founded and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Carbonix has a network of global partners providing our customers access to experts for operational support to ensure mission success. At Carbonix, we prioritise safety in everything we do. Guided by opportunity, we apply ingenuity and an entrepreneurial spirit to achieve our mission of enabling data capture at scale. With integrity at our core, we strive for synergy and collaboration to achieve continual improvement.

About ArgenTech Solutions Inc.: ArgenTech Solutions Inc. is a leading provider of UAV operations and services, delivering innovative unmanned systems solutions across various sectors, including energy, agriculture, and defence.

Source: Press Release