About

Founded in 2020 and based in Burlington, Ontario, Rosor is revolutionizing drone technology for the mining industry by integrating Starlink satellite communication and advanced propulsion systems into their UAV platforms. Their drones are designed for real-time, long-range telemetry and swarm coordination, enabling fleets to autonomously survey, monitor, and inspect remote mining sites with exceptional reliability. By leveraging Starlink’s low-latency satellite network, Rosor ensures continuous data transmission in environments where traditional communication fails. With a dual-communication system built for redundancy, they deliver uninterrupted operations in even the harshest, most isolated conditions.

Project

To extend endurance and support long-duration missions, Rosor is developing a lightweight two-cylinder engine and an N₂O injection system for high-altitude performance. These innovations will allow their drones to fly longer, cover greater distances, and function effectively in oxygen-limited regions such as open-pit mines and mountainous exploration sites. In collaboration with Cambrian College’s Centre for Smart Mining and supported by CIT’s Development and Commercialization Program, Rosor is testing and refining these technologies in real-world mining conditions. Their goal is to provide the mining sector with safer, more efficient, and cost-effective solutions for surveys, inspections, and remote site monitoring.

Impact

This project will bring Rosor’s autonomous Starlink-enabled drone swarm system closer to commercialization, delivering a validated product optimized for mining, geoscience, and disaster response. The outcomes will include custom hardware for seamless Starlink integration, secure communication protocols, and full field validation under demanding conditions. Following the project, Rosor plans to scale manufacturing, secure regulatory approvals, and initiate targeted market entry, reinforcing their position as a Canadian innovator setting new standards in autonomous drone technology.