{"id":261,"date":"2025-01-31T16:27:50","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T16:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadrone.trifali.app\/?page_id=261"},"modified":"2025-05-08T14:27:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T14:27:08","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aquadrone.ca\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A passion for the underwater world, an innovative vision!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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I am Julien Carrier, the founder of Aquadrone, and I am proud to share our story. I had the privilege of growing up in the heart of the oceans, first in Africa, then in Corsica and R\u00e9union Island. My father was a commercial diver and in charge of large maritime projects, and it was in this environment that I developed a love for water and its infrastructure. Diving, freediving, and even spearfishing were daily activities.<\/p>

With this maritime heritage and a passion for technology (IT and network management), the idea to create Aquadrone came to life. The company was born from a desire to merge my expertise in technology with my deep love for the ocean. But beyond technology, Aquadrone is also a project driven by a personal commitment: to open the doors of entrepreneurship to those living with a disability. Indeed, I was born with a physical limitation that prevented me from following in my father's footsteps as a commercial diver, but it did not stop me from working in the maritime field. <\/span>My unique journey has pushed me to think differently and take on unique challenges.<\/span><\/p>

Aquadrone is also the result of a collaboration with my partner, Johannie. Together, we decided to found this company, combining our strengths and skills to create a safe, effective, and accessible underwater inspection and intervention solution.<\/p>

The story of Aquadrone is just beginning, and with every new wave, we get closer to our vision: revolutionizing the underwater industry while paving the way for an inclusive and innovative future.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Aquadrone, rapidly expanding<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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2025<\/div><\/div>
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Aquadrone is joining the open innovation program of 2 Degr\u00e9s and the Port of Quebec to develop specialized tools that will be adapted for remotely operated vehicles.<\/span><\/p>

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Creation of a new logo.<\/span><\/p>

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2024<\/div><\/div>
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Aquadrone is participating in the Mission Horizon Glac\u00e9 du R\u00e9seau Qu\u00e9bec Maritime, in collaboration with the Canadian Coast Guard.<\/span><\/p>

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Inauguration of our mobile intervention unit, an essential tool for rapid response in the field.<\/span><\/p>

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Local Laureate for Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie in the J\u2019osentreprendre Challenge, in the category <\/span><\/p>

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Creation of our customized training programs for ROV operators.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Aquadrone is participating in the Futuroc\u00e9an 2023 event in Rimouski.<\/span><\/p>

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Completion of our first inspections.<\/span><\/p>

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2022<\/div><\/div>
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Beginning<\/div>

Creation of Aquadrone<\/span>, wiht a clear objectif : revolutionizing <\/span>underwater inspections and interventions <\/span>in Quebec and beyond.<\/span><\/p>

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