Volatus Aerospace, Kongsberg Geospatial enter strategic collaboration

Volatus Aerospace (TAKOF) and Kongsberg Geospatial announced a new collaboration to enhance Beyond Visual Line of Sight capabilities for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems through the integration of Kongsberg’s IRIS Terminal into Volatus’ Operations Control Center. Under this commercial agreement, Volatus will use its OCC to test, validate, and demonstrate Kongsberg’s IRIS Terminal software, designed to provide operators with real-time airspace awareness, showcasing IRIS Terminal’s functionality to potential clients, providing comprehensive demonstrations to display real-time situational awareness and control over BVLOS operations. Additionally, the companies will work closely to secure regulatory approvals across multiple jurisdictions, expanding both companies’ reach and compliance capabilities in the BVLOS sector. This collaboration will allow potential end users to witness live demonstrations of Kongsberg’s IRIS Terminal within the Volatus OCC. The IRIS Terminal integration will serve as third-party proof-of-concept, supporting both companies in securing long-term BVLOS contracts as industries increasingly recognize the value of autonomous RPAS operations across sectors like public safety, energy, and infrastructure.