Volatus Aerospace Announces Strategic Partnership with KI Reforestation for Large-Scale Aerial Seeding Program Using Condor XL
Volatus Aerospace (TSXV: FLT, OTCQB: TAKOF) has announced a strategic partnership with Ki Reforestation for large-scale aerial seeding operations using its Condor XL Remotely Piloted helicopter. The initiative aims to address the critical reforestation needs following the destruction of over 18 million hectares of Canadian forest in 2023-2024.
The Condor XL, capable of carrying up to 180 kg over 200 km, will be used to deploy Ki's proprietary biodegradable seedpods. Volatus has received Special Flight Operating Approval for testing at its Ontario facility, with preliminary trials showing promising germination rates. Commercial operations are set to begin in 2026, with potential carbon credit values of US$75-$200 per hectare annually.
Volatus Aerospace (TSXV: FLT, OTCQB: TAKOF) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con Ki Reforestation per operazioni su larga scala di semina aerea utilizzando il suo elicottero pilotato a distanza Condor XL. L'iniziativa nasce per rispondere all'urgenza della riforestazione dopo la distruzione di oltre 18 milioni di ettari di foresta canadese nel 2023-2024.
Il Condor XL, in grado di trasportare fino a 180 kg per 200 km, sarà impiegato per distribuire i propaggini biodegradabili brevettati di Ki. Volatus ha ottenuto l'Autorizzazione Speciale alle Operazioni di Volo per testare il sistema presso la sua struttura in Ontario, con prove preliminari che mostrano tassi di germinazione promettenti. Le operazioni commerciali sono previste per il 2026, con un potenziale valore dei crediti di carbonio di US$75-$200 per ettaro all'anno.
Volatus Aerospace (TSXV: FLT, OTCQB: TAKOF) ha anunciado una asociación estratégica con Ki Reforestation para llevar a cabo operaciones de siembra aérea a gran escala usando su helicóptero pilotado a distancia Condor XL. La iniciativa busca afrontar la urgente necesidad de reforestación tras la destrucción de más de 18 millones de hectáreas de bosque canadiense en 2023-2024.
El Condor XL, con capacidad para transportar hasta 180 kg por 200 km, se empleará para dispersar las cápsulas de semillas biodegradables propietarias de Ki. Volatus ha recibido la Aprobación Especial de Operaciones de Vuelo para pruebas en sus instalaciones de Ontario, y los ensayos preliminares muestran tasas de germinación prometedoras. Las operaciones comerciales están programadas para comenzar en 2026, con un valor potencial de créditos de carbono de US$75-$200 por hectárea al año.
Volatus Aerospace (TSXV: FLT, OTCQB: TAKOF)는 대규모 항공 파종 작업을 위해 Ki Reforestation와 전략적 파트너십을 체결했다고 발표했습니다. 이 작업에는 원격조종 헬리콥터 Condor XL이 사용됩니다. 이 이니셔티브는 2023-2024년에 캐나다에서 파괴된 1800만 헥타르 이상의 산림 복구라는 시급한 문제를 해결하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Condor XL은 200km에 걸쳐 최대 180kg을 운반할 수 있으며, Ki의 특허 받은 생분해성 종자 포드를 투하하는 데 사용됩니다. Volatus는 온타리오 시설에서의 시험을 위한 특별 비행 운영 승인(SFOA)을 받았으며, 예비 실험에서 유망한 발아율을 보였습니다. 상업 운영은 2026년에 시작될 예정이며, 잠재적 탄소 크레딧 가치는 연간 헥타르당 미화 75~200달러로 추정됩니다.
Volatus Aerospace (TSXV: FLT, OTCQB: TAKOF) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec Ki Reforestation pour des opérations de semis aérien à grande échelle utilisant son hélicoptère télépiloté Condor XL. L'initiative vise à répondre aux besoins urgents de reboisement après la destruction de plus de 18 millions d'hectares de forêt canadienne en 2023-2024.
Le Condor XL, capable de transporter jusqu'à 180 kg sur 200 km, servira à déployer les capsules de graines biodégradables propriétaires de Ki. Volatus a obtenu une autorisation spéciale d'exploitation de vols pour des essais sur son site de l'Ontario, et les essais préliminaires montrent des taux de germination prometteurs. Les opérations commerciales devraient débuter en 2026, avec une valeur potentielle des crédits carbone de 75 à 200 USD par hectare et par an.
Volatus Aerospace (TSXV: FLT, OTCQB: TAKOF) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Ki Reforestation angekündigt, um großflächige Luftaussaaten mit seinem ferngesteuerten Hubschrauber Condor XL durchzuführen. Das Projekt zielt darauf ab, den dringenden Wiederaufforstungsbedarf nach der Vernichtung von über 18 Millionen Hektar kanadischem Wald in 2023–2024 zu decken.
Der Condor XL, der bis zu 180 kg über 200 km transportieren kann, wird zur Ausbringung der proprietären biologisch abbaubaren Samenpods von Ki eingesetzt. Volatus hat eine Sonderflugbetriebsbewilligung für Tests an seiner Anlage in Ontario erhalten; erste Versuche zeigen vielversprechende Keimraten. Der kommerzielle Betrieb soll 2026 beginnen, mit potenziellen Kohlenstoffkreditwerten von US$75–200 pro Hektar und Jahr.
- Strategic partnership positions Volatus in the growing environmental restoration market
- Special Flight Operating Approval received for Condor XL testing
- Potential revenue stream from carbon credits worth US$75-$200 per hectare annually
- Technology enables cost-effective reforestation of thousands of hectares
- Commercial operations won't begin until 2026, indicating a delay in revenue generation
- Success depends on unproven technology still requiring validation
TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV: FLT, OTCQB: TAKOF, FSE: ABB.F) ("Volatus" or "the Company") announces today the selection of its Condor XL Remotely Piloted helicopter for the next-generation aerial seeding operations by Ki Reforestation (“Ki”). The Company will operate the platform for Ki, marking a significant milestone in the automation of reforestation across Canada’s fire-impacted landscapes. Ki Reforestation is a Toronto-based environmental innovation company specializing in wildfire recovery and large-scale reforestation.
In 2023 and 2024, more than 18 million hectares of Canadian forest burned, an area larger than many provinces. Natural regeneration can no longer keep pace, creating a widening gap that threatens biodiversity, water security, and climate resilience. Volatus and Ki are addressing this challenge with the Condor XL, a heavy-lift Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) capable of carrying up to 180 kg over 200 km.
“Climate change is accelerating the frequency and severity of wildfires, destroying forest ecosystems at a scale that cannot be reversed by traditional planting alone,” said Trevor Grant, CEO of Ki Reforestation. “Aerial seeding with the Condor XL allows us to reforest thousands of hectares quickly and cost-effectively, using precision-dispersed seedpods engineered to thrive in post-burn soils.”
Volatus has also been granted Special Flight Operating Approval to fly the Condor XL at its Ontario test range. These trials will validate the dispersal system being developed by Volatus in combination with KI’s proprietary biodegradable seedpods. Preliminary trials, including flights with piloted helicopters, have already demonstrated strong germination rates and resilience to environmental stressors.
“Partnering with Ki Reforestation aligns perfectly with our mission to apply aerospace innovation to global sustainability challenges,” said Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace. “The Condor XL has the payload, range, and precision needed to scale reforestation efforts and restore ecosystems more efficiently than any other method available today.”
Flight testing and validation are expected in Q4 2025, with initial commercial seeding operations planned for 2026. The effort supports Canada’s 2 billion Trees Program and aligns with international climate goals, including COP30. Beyond Canada, Volatus and Ki see significant global demand for rapid reforestation solutions. Carbon credit values add another long-term opportunity, with one hectare of reforested land estimated to sequester 5–10 tonnes of CO₂ annually, potentially US
About KI Reforestation
KI Reforestation is a Toronto-based environmental company dedicated to large-scale ecosystem recovery through innovative seed technologies and aerial deployment methods.
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With 100+ years of combined aviation expertise, Volatus Aerospace delivers innovative global aerial solutions for intelligence and cargo, utilizing both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft (RPAS/drones). Committed to efficiency, safety, and sustainability, Volatus offers a complete ecosystem of aerial solutions including remote operations, enterprise equipment sales, training, and aerial services to enhance real-world applications across industries.
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