Our Story
Born in Halifax. Built for the World.
Orbis Aero Inc. develops rugged, intuitive command and data solutions for defence, maritime, and shipbuilding environments. We specialize in high Performance drone command and control systems and integrated navigation displays that transform complex data into clear, single-screen operational insight—helping operators make confident decisions when it matters most.
Mission
Our mission is to make complex operations simple, clear, and reliable in the world’s most demanding environments.
Vision
Our vision is to bridge technology and human decision-making in the world’s most demanding environments.
Our Solutions
Orbis Aero delivers integrated hardware and software solutions designed for harsh, mission-critical environments.
Each product is available as software-only or as a complete ruggedized system.
Drone Command & Control System
"Master the Skies." Multi-Platform Drone Control & Situational Awareness
Key Capabilities ,Available As
- Software platform
- Ruggedized command station (laptop or fixed console)
- Portable or fixed installation
Applications
- Defence • Border security • Police & fire • Inspection • Maritime surveillance
Navigation Data Panel (NDP)
"One Screen. Total Clarity." Simplified Maritime Navigation Awareness
NDP consolidates fragmented navigation data into one clear, intuitive display, improving safety and reducing operator workload on vessels.
NDP consolidates fragmented navigation data into one clear, intuitive display, improving safety and reducing operator workload on vessels.
Key Capabilities
- Single-screen navigation awareness
- Digital and graphical display of ship movement data
- Real-time comparison of course, speed, and wind
- Alarm and warning indicators for abnormal conditions
- Works with existing ship sensors and equipment
Available As
- Software dashboard
- Rugged marine-grade display (bridge or wing mounted)
- Portable navigation panel
Applications
- Commercial fishing • Offshore energy • Patrol vessels • Workboats • Shipbuilding
Ruggedized Hardware Platforms
Built for Harsh Environments
All Orbis Aero systems can be deployed on rugged hardware platforms designed for military and maritime conditions.
Hardware Features
- MIL-grade rugged laptops and panels
- Shock, vibration, and moisture resistant
- Sunlight-readable displays
- Touch and glove-friendly operation
- Portable or fixed installations
Rugged Hardware
DCCS
NDP Display
Drone Telemetry
Navigation Data Panel
OS Dial
Why Orbis Aero
- Canadian-developed technology
- Hardware + software from a single supplier
- Modular, scalable architecture
- Designed for real operators, not lab environments
- Military Standard (MIL-STD): Our hardware is engineered for the harshest military-grade environments, ensuring reliability when it matters most.
- Data-Agnostic: We support all standard and non-standard data formats, allowing for easy integration with your existing shipboard sensors.
- Intelligent Alarms: Real-time audio and visual alerts if sensor data is lost or if navigation parameters (Course vs. COG) deviate beyond safe limits.
Product Development & Technology Leadership
Orbis Aero is led by a senior product development team with deep defence technology expertise.
Our CTO brings over 15 years of experience in defence and mission-critical systems, working across the full lifecycle—from system architecture and design to deployment, end-user operations, and field support. This background ensures our solutions are not only technically robust, but also practical and usable in real operational environments.
The leadership team is complemented by over 20 years of cross-industry experience spanning technology, energy, mining, defence, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure sectors. This combination of hands-on defence engineering and broad industry exposure allows Orbis Aero to bridge the gap between complex technology and real-world operational needs, while building strong partnerships across markets and geographies.
Our CTO brings over 15 years of experience in defence and mission-critical systems, working across the full lifecycle—from system architecture and design to deployment, end-user operations, and field support. This background ensures our solutions are not only technically robust, but also practical and usable in real operational environments.
The leadership team is complemented by over 20 years of cross-industry experience spanning technology, energy, mining, defence, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure sectors. This combination of hands-on defence engineering and broad industry exposure allows Orbis Aero to bridge the gap between complex technology and real-world operational needs, while building strong partnerships across markets and geographies.