Versaterm acquires DroneSense
DroneSense will integrate its drone management platform into Versaterm’s first responder dispatch systems
DroneSense, a producer of software solutions for public safety drone-as-first-responder (DFR) programs, has been acquired by Canadian firm Versaterm.
The move will expand Versaterm’s portfolio, establishing it as a leader in the operationalization of drone-based first response.
Following the acquisition, DroneSense’s hardware-agnostic drone management platform will be incorporated into Versaterm’s computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and incident command and control systems.
This, Versaterm said, would allow agencies to deploy drones “as seamlessly as dispatching any patrol, fire, or emergency medical services (EMS) unit”.
“This acquisition moves us closer to a future where drones are as routine as any patrol or fire unit,” said Warren Loomis, President and CEO of Versaterm. “Adding DroneSense expands the capabilities we can offer agencies to deploy aerial support as part of response, delivering new ways to visualize complex scenes, respond with greater precision, and keep both responders and communities safe.”
DroneSense recently announced a partnership with MatrixSpace to improve support for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations.
Oliver Cuenca
Oliver Cuenca is a Junior Editor at the Voyageur Group. He was previously a News and Features Journalist for the rail magazine IRJ until 2021, and studied MA Magazine Journalism at Cardiff University. His favourite helicopter is the AW169 – the workhorse of the UK air ambulance sector! He also led the creation of Waypoint: The AirMed&Rescue podcast, serving as its Production Editor and co-host.