Draganfly Inc., a leading developer of drone solutions and systems, has been selected as the primary UAS provider by Balko Technologies, a company specializing in high-performance LiDAR payloads and post-processing software. This strategic partnership aims to revolutionize aerial mapping and data collection for industrial, energy, and environmental monitoring applications.
- Integrating Balko’s LiDAR products with Draganfly’s drone platforms
- Expanding access to cutting-edge drone technology for a wide range of customers
- Enhancing customers’ ability to collect accurate and reliable data
Under this agreement, Balko becomes an official distributor of Draganfly’s products throughout North America, providing customers with a suite of modular LiDAR and drone platforms. This partnership will enable Balko customers to pair Draganfly’s Commander 3XL and Apex UAS with Balko’s innovative modular Connectiv LiDAR sensor, supporting a wide variety of performance requirements, budgets, and operating scenarios.
- Multiple customers have already ordered the Draganfly Commander 3XL paired with Balko’s Connectiv LiDAR sensor, with one delivery completed in Q1
- Draganfly and Balko will work together to expand their reach across North America and deliver cutting-edge technology to customers
“Draganfly’s mission has always been to deliver world-class UAV solutions tailored to critical applications,” said Cameron Chell, President and CEO of Draganfly. “Partnering with Balko enhances our ability to provide customers with advanced aerial mapping and data collection tools, leveraging Balko’s robust LiDAR payloads to further our reach across North America.”
“We’re excited to be working with Draganfly, a company that shares our commitment to innovation and reliability,” said Maude Pelletier, President of Balko Technologies. “Our LiDAR systems are built for performance and precision, and when paired with Draganfly’s drone platforms, we can unlock even greater capabilities for our shared clients.”
A Closer Look at Balko Technologies
Balko Technologies is a Quebec-based company founded in 2021. They specialize in developing and manufacturing modular LiDAR systems for drones. Their flagship product, the Connectiv sensor, is designed to be versatile and fully configurable, allowing users to interchange lasers, inertial navigation systems (INS), and cameras to adapt to specific project requirements across industries.
- Backed by a team of seasoned experts with decades of combined experience in geospatial technologies, product and software engineering
- A combination of agility and deep industry knowledge, Balko aims to democratize geospatial data collection by offering flexible, cutting-edge tools
A Closer Look at Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. is a pioneer in drone solutions, AI-driven software, and robotics. With over 25 years of innovation, the Company has been at the forefront of drone technology, providing solutions for public safety, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping, and surveying. Draganfly is committed to delivering efficient, reliable, and industry-leading technology that helps organizations save time, money, and lives.
- Key Highlights of Draganfly
- 25 years of innovation in drone technology
- Pioneer in drone solutions, AI-driven software, and robotics
- Provides solutions for public safety, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping, and surveying
With this partnership, Draganfly and Balko will work together to expand their reach across North America and deliver cutting-edge technology to customers. The combination of Draganfly’s drone platforms and Balko’s LiDAR systems will enable customers to collect accurate and reliable data, revolutionizing the field of aerial mapping and data collection.
As Draganfly and Balko continue to work together, they will focus on delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of their customers. With their combined expertise and technology, they will unlock new possibilities for industries such as energy, environmental monitoring, and more.
Draganfly and Balko are committed to providing customers with the best possible solutions for aerial mapping and data collection.
