Drones are uncrewed flying robots that can fly autonomously or by a remote operator. Their applications range from reconnaissance for military missions to aerial photography for real estate companies and on-demand delivery of consumer goods. A quarter of the Canadian firms working with drones in geomatics and navigation are located in Calgary, where their work is supported by local research institutions.
Calgary Drone Companies
- Lockheed Martin
- Canadian UAVS
- Verge Agriculture
- Johnson Controls
- Aerium Analytics
Drone Companies in Calgary to Know
Lockheed Martin is an aerospace and defense company that specializes in weapons, logistics and training systems for the military. Its line of uncrewed aerial systems includes the Indago 4, a tactical quadcopter drone that can provide 360 degrees of surveillance and reconnaissance for intelligence gathering. These powerful drones are built to fold and can carry up to five pounds of gear.
Canadian UAVS is a defense contractor and drone specialist that works with military entities to provide products and services for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The company’s drones collect data for pipeline leak detection, railway infrastructure monitoring, disaster response and other contexts where uncrewed operations can provide faster, better information than other modes of inspection.
Verge Agriculture is an agtech company that builds automation technology for farming. Its products rely on drones to collect information and give an aerial vantage point for crop inspections and drone sprayers. Drone routing tools show farmers how to best access their crops with heavy machinery and a growing simulation program that is designed to inform agricultural purchases.
Johnson Controls is an industrial producer of smart building technology, including electronics, HVAC equipment and digital products for reducing energy use and carbon emissions. In partnership with Dedrone, the company offers cloud-based air security — also known as counter-drone technology — as an offering in its portfolio of security products. This technology secures airspace around sensitive areas like transportation centers, prisons and infrastructure facilities, where maintaining privacy and security is mission-critical.
Aerium Analytics is a drone technology company with a focus on geospatial intelligence, wildlife management and data collection. It offers its signature uncrewed aerial vehicle, the RoBird, to the agriculture, forestry, defense and energy sectors. RoBird is a flapping wing drone, which moves in a manner that mimics the flight patterns of the predatory peregrine falcon in order to keep birds naturally out of its flight path.
