NorthStrive Defense Tech, a subsidiary of PMGC Holdings Inc., announced it has secured rights to a novel drone system through an exclusive option agreement, positioning the company to advance next-generation payload transport capabilities across both air and water environments.
The agreement grants NorthStrive Defense Tech an exclusive option to obtain licensing rights under U.S. Patent No. 12,291,334, which covers a drone platform capable of transporting cable-suspended payloads through water while remaining airborne. The option also includes access to related technical know-how, with the potential for a definitive licensing agreement upon exercise.
The technology represents a new class of multi-domain drone systems designed to overcome limitations of traditional single-domain platforms. By leveraging buoyancy, the system improves energy efficiency and enables more effective payload transport across complex environments such as coastal zones, rivers, and flood-prone regions.
Key capabilities of the system include operation across both air and water, improved payload efficiency through buoyancy-assisted transport, and flexible deployment of sensors, equipment, and logistical supplies. The system also incorporates trajectory optimization and dynamic control models to navigate underwater terrain and avoid obstacles.
The company believes the technology addresses a critical gap in modern defense logistics, particularly in scenarios requiring seamless movement across multiple environments. Potential applications include littoral and riverine logistics, autonomous resupply missions in remote areas, and deployment of sensors in hard-to-access locations.
During the option period, NorthStrive Defense Tech plans to develop commercialization strategies and secure financing to support further development. If the option is exercised, the company intends to negotiate a definitive licensing agreement to fully commercialize the technology through partnerships and deployment initiatives.
NorthStrive Defense Tech focuses on identifying and commercializing advanced defense technologies, particularly in the areas of drones and autonomous systems. Meanwhile, PMGC Holdings operates as a diversified holding company pursuing growth through strategic acquisitions and investments across multiple industries.
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“This technology represents a new class of drone systems capable of operating across multiple environments, by enabling an aerial vehicle to transport a cable-suspended payload through water while maintaining flight above the surface. This approach leverages buoyancy to reduce energy consumption and increase payload efficiency compared to traditional air-only drone systems.”
NorthStrive Defense Tech LLC, Company Statement
“The company believes this technology addresses a key gap in modern defense capabilities, where existing systems are limited to single-domain operation and cannot efficiently transport payloads across both air and water.”
PMGC Holdings Inc., Company Statement
