Aerodyne Group’s US-based regional headquarters, Aerodyne Measure, has entered into a joint venture agreement with The Sky Guys, Canada’s top drone operator for inspections, surveying, and mapping. With this agreement, the DT3 (Drone Tech, Data Tech and Digital Transformation) company, Aerodyne Group, will extend its portfolio of AI-driven enterprise drone solutions to potential customers in Canada.

Having served more than 600 clients across a wide range of sectors, The Sky Guys is ranked among the top 20 drone operators globally by Drone Industry Insights, a leading source for independent drone market intelligence.

Specialising in automating complex, recurring operations that are required for compliance and growth, the UAV company employs more than 300 drone pilots in its network across Canada and the United States.

The experience and expertise of The Sky Guys will add tremendous value to both Aerodyne Group and Aerodyne Measure as it solidifies its position as the leading provider of premium, turnkey aerial inspection solutions in North America.

Aerodyne combines smart drones and powerful AI data analytics to provide an end-to-end cloud-based asset management solution – vertikaliti – to businesses across industries, including energy, utilities, renewables, oil and gas, solar, and infrastructure.

“This partnership gives us a strong foothold to accelerate our expansion into the Canadian market and create additional value for forward-looking enterprises. We are excited to provide our clients with a cross-spectrum portfolio that combines the very best of Aerodyne Measure and The Sky Guys.”

Founder and Group chief executive officer, Aerodyne Group, Kamarul A Muhamed, says, “The country is already ahead of the game when it comes to developing applications for drones for commercial purposes. We see a huge potential for our inventive and disruptive UAV inspections in the mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors in Canada.”

Tom Hanson, chief operating officer, The Sky Guys, adds, “Since we are constantly looking for innovative solutions for our clients, we are pleased to have formed this strategic alliance with a like-minded partner, Aerodyne. The solutions Aerodyne offers have been proven to deliver significant performance improvement and cost optimisation. By sharing and leveraging our expertise, we can offer turnkey aerial intelligence solutions to even more market verticals.”