Volarious
Volarious is a Singapore-based tethered drone system company developing hardware and software that deliver unlimited flight time for commercial DJI and Autel drones, serving public safety, military, and industrial surveillance customers globally through a 25+ dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersSingapore, Singapore
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Volarious does
Volarious is a Singapore-based tethered drone system company founded in 2019 by professional drone operators who could not find off-the-shelf solutions to extend their own DJI platforms. The company designs, manufactures, and sells hardware that delivers continuous ground-based power through aviation-grade tether cables to commercial drones — primarily DJI (Mavic 2/3 Enterprise, M30, M350, M400, Matrice 4 series) and Autel (EVO Max 4T) — with the V-Line Pro flagship kit (up to 100m cable, 5m/s ascent, integrated 20,000-lumen area light), the compact V-Line for sub-2kg Mavic-class drones, and the vehicle-mounted V-Scout variant. The hardware is wrapped in the Volarious App and a software layer that includes V-Scan (proprietary computer-vision multi-object tracking), Sentry Mode (preset cycling of multiple livestream viewpoints), Vehicle Mode (autonomous following for border patrol), and Boat Mode (maritime autonomous operations), with add-on modules such as V-Light (24,750-lumen floodlight), Ace6 Mesh Network communications, and a CVEDIA crowd-control analytics integration.
Volarious targets public safety and law enforcement, military and defense (border patrol, perimeter surveillance), private and industrial site monitoring, traffic and transportation analytics, and specialized operations (offshore, search and rescue, disaster response, construction). Distribution is channel-led through a global network of more than 25 authorized dealers and DJI-focused resellers across North America (Adorama, DroneNerds, RMUS, Advexure, UVT, Vertex Unmanned), Europe (GeoSense, Droprise, PersonalDrones, ProDrones France), the Middle East (Advanced Media, NineTenths, LoolTV, Sandstorm Defence), Asia-Pacific (C.R. Kennedy Australia, SkyLink Japan, Koseco Korea, ProDrones Malaysia), and Latin America (Aeronaut Systems Ecuador, Oguen Brazil). Direct enterprise sales supplement the channel for government and military accounts. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contract terms; revenue mechanics combine one-time hardware sales with software add-ons and accessories that introduce a recurring component.
The company is privately held and founder-controlled, with no disclosed institutional funding, M&A, or external shareholders. Leadership comprises CEO and Founder Weiliang Zhang and CTO Joshua Chao. Key technical differentiators include the industry-leading 100m tether length (vs. a 70m competitor ceiling), a proprietary 7m/s auto-tension reel enabling single-operator use, a form factor 10% lighter and 20% smaller than nearest competitors, and demonstrated 24-hour non-stop flight on the DJI M30T platform. Volarious holds no disclosed patents and lists no formal regulatory certifications or industry awards.
Volarious firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Volarious
- Legal name
- Volarious
- Website
- https://volarious.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Volarious is a Singapore-based tethered drone system company developing hardware and software that deliver unlimited flight time for commercial DJI and Autel drones, serving public safety, military, and industrial surveillance customers globally through a 25+ dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Volarious industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Tethered Drone Systems
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720)
- akta.pro primary industry
- UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Remote Operations Infrastructure (IMABAIAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- UAS Launch/Recovery & Support Equipment (Catapults, Nets, Docking) (IMABAIAN), Drone Parts, Batteries & Accessories Retail (CRACAHAL)
Keywords
Where Volarious is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Singapore
- HQ country
- Singapore
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
Volarious business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Tethered Drone Hardware Sales: Sale of tethered drone systems including V-Line Pro, V-Line, and V-Scout. Products are sold as complete hardware kits with various drone compatibility options. One-time capital purchase model targeting enterprise and government customers.
- Software Subscriptions and Add-ons: Revenue from software products including Volarious App, V-Scan, Sentry Mode, Vehicle Mode, and Boat Mode. These software features are sold as add-ons to the core hardware platform, potentially with subscription components.
- Accessories and Add-ons: Sale of accessory products including V-Light (floodlight), Ace6 Mesh Network communication add-on, and Cvedia Crowd Control Analytics software integration.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise/B2B hardware pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Volarious product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Volarious designs and manufactures tethered drone systems that supply continuous power to commercial DJI and Autel drones via aviation-grade cables, enabling unlimited flight time for aerial monitoring, surveillance, and inspection. The portfolio includes V-Line Pro (flagship tethered kit for medium drones), V-Line (compact tethered system for Mavic-class drones), and V-Scout (vehicle-mounted variant), complemented by the Volarious App and software modules such as V-Scan, Sentry Mode, Vehicle Mode, and Boat Mode for autonomous operations.
Product overview
Volarious is a tethered drone system specialist offering a portfolio of hardware products and software applications. The core product line includes V-Line Pro (flagship tethered system for medium drones up to DJI M400), V-Line (compact tethered system for Mavic-class drones), and V-Scout (vehicle-mounted variant). Software is delivered through the Volarious App which enables autonomous operations and integrates specialized modules: V-Scan (multi-object tracking), Sentry Mode (looping livestream viewpoints), Vehicle Mode (drone-following for border patrol), and Boat Mode (maritime operations). Add-on hardware includes V-Light (floodlight illumination), Ace6 Mesh Network (extended communication), and Cvedia Crowd Control Analytics (AI-powered people detection). The portfolio is unified by unlimited flight time as the central value proposition, with products differentiated by drone compatibility and deployment context.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- V-Line Pro: Flagship tethered kit designed for medium-sized drones with enhanced capabilities, compatible with DJI Matrice 30, M350, M400, Matrice 4 series, Autel Evo Max 4T, and Vesper drones.
- V-Line
- V-Scout
- V-Light
- V-Scan
- Sentry Mode
- Vehicle Mode
- Boat Mode
- Volarious App
Products and services
- V-Line Pro Flagship tethered drone kit designed for medium-sized drones. Can tether up to 100M with aviation-grade cable, ascend up to 5m/s and descend 3m/s, supply 20,000 Lumens area light, and execute autonomous features. Compatible with DJI Matrice 30, DJI M350, DJI M400, DJI Matrice 4 series, Autel EVO Max 4T, and Vesper drones. Targeted at enterprise, government, and defense customers.
- V-Line Compact portable actively tethered drone system compatible with DJI Mavic 2 Series and Mavic 3 Enterprise/Thermal. Features 60m lightweight aviation-grade cable, 11.5kg weight, IP67 rating, and provides virtually unlimited flight time for industrial inspection, thermal imaging, and surveillance applications. (Listed as a past product on current website navigation.)
- V-Scout Vehicle-mounted automated guided tethered drone system inheriting V-Line features including 60m tether cable, auto-tension reel, and extended flight time. Designed for vehicle-based operations with compact portable form factor compatible with pick-up trucks and minivans, suitable for border patrol and mobile surveillance.
- Volarious App Mobile application for V-Line Pro providing autonomous take-off and landing features, real-time telemetry data (tether length, tension, battery life, power), and integration with V-Scan, Sentry Mode, and Vehicle Mode software features.
- V-Scan Advanced AI-powered scanning and tracking software for drone cameras that identifies, follows, and records multiple moving objects including people and vehicles simultaneously. Available exclusively for Volarious App users with applications in public safety, traffic management, disaster response, and perimeter defense.
- Sentry Mode Livestream multiple viewpoints feature allowing users to create and play back different camera angles and zoom levels in a continuous loop. Designed for public safety applications including big events, crowd control, traffic management, and emergency response monitoring.
Quantifiable outcome
- 24+ hours continuous flight vs 25-45 minute standard drone battery life
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Volarious
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Volarious technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability8 records
Feature10 records
Volarious partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- GoodVisioncorePartnership with GoodVision for traffic analytics integration. GoodVision Video Insights platform processes tethered drone footage for automated traffic data collection including vehicle counts, speed analysis, and junction metrics. Joint case study published demonstrating traffic monitoring capabilities.
- C.R. KennedycoreOfficial Australian reseller partner for Volarious V-LINE Actively Tethered Drone System. C.R. Kennedy is Australia's market leader in UAV and cutting-edge equipment for Survey & Engineering, Geospatial, Imaging, and Security industries. Founded in 1934 with headquarters in Melbourne and offices throughout Australia and New Zealand.
- Adorama DronesminorUS-based drone dealer and retailer. Location: New York, United States. Provides state-of-the-art equipment and support for drone customers.
- DroneNerdsminorLargest UAV dealer in the United States and DJI's largest and most experienced authorized service center in the USA. Location: United States.
- GeoSenseminorGreek company established in 2002 specializing in Unmanned Systems UAV/UAS (Drones), Robotic Systems, GPS/GNSS receivers, Topographic equipment, Laser Scanners, Thermographic Cameras, and GIS applications. Location: Thessaloniki, Greece.
- LoolTVminorLeading Israeli company for advanced aerial photography systems and autonomous flight systems. Founded in 2008, located in Kibbutz Givat HaSlosha, Israel.
- ProDrones AsiaminorComplete drone ecosystem provider for commercial, industrial and community applications. DJI Country Enterprise Dealer serving Malaysia and region. Offers professional retail, training, maintenance, repair and service experience.
- RMUS (Rocky Mountain Unmanned Solutions)minorLeading Unmanned Solutions provider in North America. One-stop-shop offering sales, support and training. Founded in 2014 with offices in Salt Lake City, Utah and Toronto, Canada.
- Aeronaut SystemsminorAeronautical company authorized by national aeronautical authority as drone pilot training center. Offers drones, spare parts and services in Ecuador and Colombia. Location: Guayaquil, Ecuador.
- Vertex Unmanned SolutionsminorFounded in 2019, focuses on industrial aerial solutions for end users across the United States. Provides fortune 100 companies with innovative drone and sensor technology for scalable global pilot programs.
- AdvexureminorSpecializes in drone fleet solutions for government, public safety, utilities, inspection, film, and cinema. Location: Irvine, California, USA.
- Advanced MediaminorLargest distributor of professional video, photo, broadcast and cinema equipment and accessories in the Middle East and North Africa. Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- DropriseminorAuthorized DJI Enterprise reseller and DJI Dock partner in Benelux. One-stop shop for hardware/software solutions, third party integrations, advice and training. Location: Belgium.
- KoningdroneminorBelgian drone experts selecting best equipment for customers in Belgium and Europe. Location: Nederland.
- AerogenceminorOfficial Autel Robotics partner in Spain with over 6 years of drone industry experience. Location: Spain.
- KosecominorOfficial DJI partner in South Korea. Started drone business in 2019 based on 20 years of experience in surveying and mapping industry. Location: South Korea.
- OguenminorBrazilian company specialized in distribution of innovative Israeli technologies for security and defense. Founded by Israeli and Brazilian professionals with 33+ years of security field experience. Location: Brazil.
- Will-BurtminorWorld's premier manufacturer of mobile telescoping masts, towers, trailer systems, and pan/tilt positioners for defense, government, first responders, telecommunications, and energy production markets. Global operations.
- SkyLink JapanminorLeading Japanese firm specializing in industrial drones, offering hardware and services for agriculture, surveying, and infrastructure inspection. Location: Japan.
- UVTminorOne of the largest drone and robotics dealers in North America. Provides advanced drone and robotic technology with mission-critical technical and operational fleet support services. Location: USA.
- PersonalDronesminorItalian company and DJI Authorized Dealer specializing in drones and related technology. Offers wide assortment of DJI products with fast shipping in Italy. Location: Italy.
- ProDrones FranceminorFounded in 2016 specializing in data acquisition and processing, pilot training, and sale of professional drones. Exceptional location for testing drones and providing practical pilot training on the Opal Coast. Location: France.
- NineTenthsminorNational UAV technology company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and official DJI Enterprise Dealer in the Kingdom. Delivers advanced solutions powered by drones, robotics, AI, and counter-drone systems.
- Sandstorm Defence SolutionsminorProfessional Jordanian company specialized in security and defense solutions and equipment. Provides technology and security consulting services. Location: Jordan.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Volarious competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Zen Technologies: Indian defense-tech firm with tethered UAV and counter-UAS offerings serving military and homeland security globally. Comparable tethered-platform technology and defense customer profile.
- Elistair: French tethered drone system specialist with Safe-T and Ligh-T product lines serving defense, public safety, and broadcast. Closest direct competitor to Volarious, with overlapping tether-station technology and global channel ambitions.
- Hoverfly Technologies: US-based tethered UAV specialist providing persistent aerial surveillance for defense and homeland security. Competes with Volarious in the persistent-stationary drone category with overlapping end markets.
- Fotokite: Swiss/US tethered drone company purpose-built for first responders and news gathering. Comparable in that it offers actively tethered systems with autonomous deployment, competing for the same public-safety budget.
Broad incumbents
- DJI: The dominant commercial drone manufacturer whose enterprise platforms (Matrice series, Mavic) form the install base that Volarious's tether integrates with. Both broad incumbent and existential supply-chain dependency.
- Parrot SA: European drone manufacturer with ANAFI enterprise line and defense/security focus. Comparable as a competing drone ecosystem whose platforms could support third-party tethered accessories.
- Autel Robotics: Chinese commercial and enterprise drone manufacturer whose EVO Max 4T is supported by Volarious V-Line Pro. Comparable as both a partner and a potential competitor if it launches first-party tethering.
Others
- Teledyne FLIR: Thermal imaging and sensor provider whose cameras pair with Volarious-compatible drones for firefighting and SAR use cases. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.
Emerging players
- Skydio: US-based autonomous drone maker with strong public-safety and defense adoption. A natural tethered-accessory partner or competitor as US-friendly alternatives to DJI gain share in Volarious's market.
Regional players
- UVT (Unmanned Vehicle Technologies): North American drone and robotics dealer that is both a Volarious channel partner and a reseller of competing tethered/perimeter drone solutions to public-safety customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Volarious leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Volarious funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Volarious M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Volarious
What does Volarious do?
Volarious designs and manufactures tethered drone systems that supply continuous power to commercial DJI and Autel drones via aviation-grade cables, enabling unlimited flight time for aerial monitoring, surveillance, and inspection. The portfolio includes V-Line Pro (flagship tethered kit for medium drones), V-Line (compact tethered system for Mavic-class drones), and V-Scout (vehicle-mounted variant), complemented by the Volarious App and software modules such as V-Scan, Sentry Mode, Vehicle Mode, and Boat Mode for autonomous operations.
Is Volarious a public or private company?
Volarious is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Volarious founded?
Volarious was founded in 2019. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Volarious based?
Volarious is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, in the Asia region.
How does Volarious make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Tethered Drone Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Subscriptions and Add-ons and accessories and Add-ons.
Who are Volarious's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Zen Technologies, Elistair, Hoverfly Technologies and Fotokite. Broad incumbents are DJI, Parrot SA and Autel Robotics. Teledyne FLIR is listed as an others. Skydio is listed as an emerging player. UVT (Unmanned Vehicle Technologies) is listed as a regional player.
Does Volarious have an API?
No public API is recorded for Volarious.
What industry is Volarious in?
Volarious's product category is Tethered Drone Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAIAL, UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Remote Operations Infrastructure, with a secondary code of IMABAIAN, UAS Launch/Recovery & Support Equipment (Catapults, Nets, Docking). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3728.