Volatus Aerospace partners with University of Technology, Jamaica for drone training
Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSX: FLT) announced a partnership with the University of Technology, Jamaica to deliver drone training and applied technology programs starting in April 2026.
The Canadian aerospace company will provide training focused on disaster preparedness and response through a structured pathway that begins with online programs and advances to hands-on operational training at the UTech Jamaica campus in Kingston. The program covers emergency response, aerial assessment, and mission planning.
The training initiative includes disaster response applications such as search and rescue support, damage assessment, and complex mission environments. Additional educational programs will focus on environmental monitoring and drone technology applications in agriculture and scientific research.
"The expansion of our training programs into Jamaica represents another step in Volatus Aerospace's strategy to build global capability through education, applied training, and operational expertise," said Glen Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of Volatus Aerospace.
Dr. Kevin Brown, President of UTech Jamaica, stated the partnership "represents a powerful opportunity to bring cutting-edge drone technology training to Jamaica and the wider Caribbean to strengthen Jamaica's technology workforce."
Volatus Aerospace reports having trained more than 100,000 individuals globally. The company provides unmanned aerial systems, aerial intelligence services, and training solutions for civil infrastructure, public safety, and defense markets.
Registration for the Introduction to Drone Technology in Disaster Recovery Programme is available through UTechOpen. The partnership supports Volatus Aerospace's expansion of its international training network and workforce development initiatives across multiple sectors including public safety, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring.
