Volatus Aerospace Corp. announced that it has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA for Commercial Agricultural Aircraft Operations using drones. The Operating Certificate, issued under FAA Part 137, integrated with an exemption received in September 2023, allows the Company's US subsidiary, Volatus Aerospace USA Corp., to operate any drone approved for agricultural operations, including drones weighing 55 pounds (25kg) or greater.

Volatus currently generates revenue from the agricultural sector through the sale of equipment and provision of data services relating to crop management. The addition of the operating authority for heavy agricultural spray drones allows Volatus to offer farmers the ability to capitalize on the benefits of precision spraying while Volatus ensures regulatory compliance and safety. By simplifying the process, this solution is expected to increase revenues from the sale, charter, or operational support of agricultural drones in addition to providing recurring revenue resulting from the operation, management, and maintenance of these drones.

In effect, Volatus becomes the aerial partner to its agricultural customers. In addition, this FAA Operating Authority in the United States, combined with Volatus' Special Flight Operating Certificate in Canada (May 2023), allows the Company to offer these services to large scale clients in agriculture and forestry throughout North America. As Volatus Aerospace paves the way for the integration of cutting-edge drone technology into agricultural practices and beyond, the company remains committed to fostering sustainable solutions for the challenges facing industry.