What Happened
Canadian Companies Collaborate on Smart Coating Technologies
Volatus Aerospace, Calian, and Instrumar have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to develop smart coating technologies for uncrewed aircraft systems in Arctic environments. The partnership brings together complementary expertise in UAS operations, de-icing technology, and icing detection to improve aircraft performance and resilience in cold-weather conditions. According to The Globe and Mail, this collaboration may lead to the development of integrated ice detection, de-icing, and Arctic-hardening technologies, which could expand the operational utility of UAS for defence, surveillance, and other missions.