Volatus Aerospace Inc. has secured a one-year extension, the maximum allowable, to its Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) standing offer. This extension allows Volatus to continue providing uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) services to any department of the Canadian government until March 31, 2026. Additional extensions may be granted in subsequent years.
Initially added to Canada’s National Master Standing Offer (NMSO) in November 2020 as the first UAS service provider, Volatus is qualified to handle all five streams of service identified in the NMSO—Media, Agriculture, Forestry and Fire Fighting, Infrastructure and Real Property, and Security and Emergency Response.
The announcement follows the newly published Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations (RPAS – Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) and Other Operations). These regulations, set to take effect on November 4, 2025, enable routine BVLOS, extended visual line of sight, and sheltered operations. In addition, services provided will be boosted by Volatus’ Canada-wide nighttime BVLOS operation authority, announced on March 26.
“The continuation of the PWGSC enables us to quickly and efficiently support the demand for security and infrastructure investment of the Canadian Government as we work through these turbulent times,” said Rob Walker, Chief Commercial Officer for Volatus. “Coupled with the new regulatory framework, Volatus will be able to expand the potential of commercially available drone technology enabling any department in the Canadian Government to capitalise on the benefits of long-range intelligence and cargo delivery RPAS operations. This is especially poignant with the growing demand for border and national security in Canada.”
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