At IACP 2025, Ottawa-based Versaterm announced a new partnership with Californian company Vantage Robotics to integrate the Vesper and Trace UAVs into its public safety platform. The collaboration expands Versaterm’s secure, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant portfolio of Blue UAS cleared and U.S.-manufactured drones.
“Our mission is to provide first responders with secure, reliable technology to protect themselves and their communities,” said Christopher Eyhorn, General Manager of DroneSense by Versaterm. “The addition of Vantage Robotics’ Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) reflects our vision for a new era of public safety where agencies can deploy high-performance drones as seamlessly as they dispatch patrol units.”
The Vesper drone offers rugged reliability, extended endurance, and superior low-light imaging, with 48x zoom, 55 minutes of flight time, and whisper-quiet operation. Designed under Blue UAS standards, it provides commanders with real-time situational awareness and unified fleet management through DroneSense by Versaterm’s OpsHub.
Trace, purpose-built for rapid deployment and ISR missions, combines a compact half-pound frame with powerful imaging. With 48 MP EO capability, infrared options, 40 minutes of endurance, and 25-knot wind resistance, Trace delivers reliable performance in demanding conditions.
“At Vantage Robotics, we created Vesper and Trace to meet the critical demands of public safety missions,” said Tobin Fisher, CEO of Vantage Robotics. “Through our partnership with Versaterm, agencies gain unmatched operational capability while ensuring the highest standards of data security and trust.”
Vesper is now available through the Versaterm platform, with Trace coming soon. Agencies can explore the integrated solutions at booth #1373 during IACP 2025.
More information about Versaterm is available here. More information about Vantage Robotics is available here.
About Versaterm
Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform their organizations by providing innovative solutions, expertise and an unwavering dedication to customer service. We are on a journey to build a public safety technology platform that will enhance community safety by creating purposeful integrations across the public safety spectrum. We deliver intuitive tools developed for public safety agencies, forensic labs, court systems, schools and other institutions. Our selective growth strategy focuses on improving customer and user workflows for more efficient and effective operations, leading to better service and more just outcomes.
About Vantage Robotics
Founded in 2013, Vantage Robotics is dedicated to supporting our national security, public safety, and critical infrastructure inspection customers with the world’s most capable small UAVs. With strong backing from industry pioneers, respected VCs, strategic commercial partners, and Federal Agencies, the company has raised over $50M in support. The team of Stanford engineers, combat veterans, DARPA Grand Challenge winners, IDEO, Motorola, and Volkswagen alums designs and builds all products at their headquarters in San Leandro, California to bring together the latest technologies from Silicon Valley and beyond at unparalleled speeds.
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Ian McNabb is a journalist focusing on drone technology and lifestyle content at Dronelife. He is based between Boston and NH and, when not writing, enjoys hiking and Boston area sports.
