Our expertise Dronautics,
an industry for the future

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Five promising fields of application

01 Safety and security

Dronautics is rapidly transforming traditional approaches to protecting assets, infrastructure and human lives through the use of advanced technologies and autonomous capabilities. From surveillance and control to emergency response and risk assessment in urban areas and industrial facilities, the integration of drones in safety and security applications offers unmatched efficiency, precision and versatility.

This synergy not only optimizes operations, but also enables proactive measures, thereby promoting a safer and more secure environment for individuals, communities and organizations.

  • Emergency response to map out disaster areas and help rescuers find injured people.
  • Use in the detection, field logistics and control of forest fires as demonstrated within the SOPFEU initiative.

02 Infrastructure inspection

Traditional methods of inspecting and monitoring infrastructure, such as bridges, buildings, wind turbines, energy facilities and industrial sites, often involve significant time, resources and safety risks. Dronautics is revolutionizing the field. Using drones for these tasks reduces human risks, lowers costs and increases the accuracy of the collected data.

Drones help speed up the inspection process, but also improve accuracy and reliability by identifying risks and structural deficiencies before they deteriorate. By harnessing the power of dronautics, infrastructure stakeholders can optimize asset management strategies, prioritize maintenance efforts and ensure the longevity and security of critical infrastructure networks.

  • Inspection of power lines and pipelines.
  • Mine inspection, as illustrated within the ODAS® initiative.
  • City services, as developed within the Ocellus initiative.
  • Strategic infrastructure inspection.
  • Construction site monitoring (progress, compliance, detection of structural issues) without disrupting work on the field.

03 Agriculture and environment

Dronautics technologies offer unprecedented capabilities in precision agriculture, environmental monitoring and resource management. By using drones equipped with sensors and imaging technology, farmers and environmentalists can collect real-time data on crop health, soil conditions and ecological changes.

This data-driven approach enables targeted interventions, optimizing agricultural productivity, sustainable land management and the protection of natural ecosystems from negative impacts.

  • Soil mapping and analysis.
  • Crop monitoring – early detection of diseases or infestations, allowing targeted interventions and minimizing the use of pesticides.
  • Reforestation.
  • Wildlife monitoring – animal counts and health assessments in natural environments, providing vital data for conservation.
  • Water resources management – monitoring of watersheds and irrigation systems for sustainable management of water resources.

04 Advanced Air Mobility

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) promises to revolutionize urban and rural mobility by providing faster, more efficient and environmentally friendly modes of transport. With the potential to bypass traffic and connect previously inaccessible areas, AAM holds enormous promise in terms of improving connectivity, improving accessibility and reducing carbon emissions.

By enabling on-demand air transportation of passengers and cargo, AAM has the potential to reshape urban landscapes and redefine how people and goods move within and between cities.

  • Deliveries of goods to hard-to-reach places.
  • Critical long-distance missions, as illustrated within the SALAD initiative.
  • Risk mitigation in difficult weather conditions.
  • Air taxi.

05 Medical

Dronautics offers effective solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in the medical field, from improving access to remote areas, to optimizing healthcare logistics efficiency. With drones and robotics, healthcare professionals can overcome geographic limitations, streamline processes, and rapidly intervene with unparalleled precision.

From emergency medical response to surgical assistance and medicine delivery, the potential uses of drones and robotics in health services are vast, diverse, and promise to reshape the future of healthcare.

  • Delivery of medicine or vaccines to remote areas, ensuring quick access to necessary treatments.
  • Transportation of medical samples between hospitals and laboratories, reducing response times for critical analysis.
  • Fast transportation of blood and organs between hospitals to significantly reduce delays and save lives.
  • Emergency medical response – drones equipped with medical supplies, defibrillators or even automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can quickly reach accident sites.
  • Telemedicine – facilitate remote medical consultations and assessments and connect patients to healthcare professionals in real time.

Examples of applications Major projects taking off with Quebec’s dronautics industry

Drone© ARA Robotics

ARA Robotics Automation of mapping and surveying

Real-time industrial site analysis for mapping and the development of digital twins.

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Feux de forêt

Exo Drone SOPFEU

A project focused on forest fire management that integrates advanced technologies for long-distance drone flights.

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Aerial view of a municipality

EXO Tactik Ocellus

Drone analysis platform serving cities (road conditions, snow cover, trees, swimming pools, etc.)

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Aerial drone deliveries© Laflamme Aéro

Laflamme Aéro Autonomous aerial drone delivery system (SALAD)

Critical long-distance delivery platform for remote areas.

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