VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPARC AI Inc. (the “Company”) (CSE: SPAI) today announced the launch of its Overwatch Drone Controller app, a key milestone in the Company’s strategy to accelerate global adoption of its GPS-denied navigation and targeting platform. The Company also announced that a leading Indian defence drone manufacturer will be among the first operators to evaluate the solution.

The Overwatch Drone Controller app is designed to simplify deployment and expand SPARC AI’s distribution reach by allowing compatible drone controllers to connect to the Overwatch platform in under one minute through a single download. By reducing integration friction and eliminating complex deployment requirements, SPARC AI ( SPAIF ) is positioning Overwatch for broader adoption across both defence and commercial drone markets. Video demo here: https://sparcai.co/app

Distribution will span multiple channels, serving both commercial and defence customers:

Google Play Store: available to operators worldwide once approved by GoogleDirect download via Overwatch: accessible from the Overwatch platformDeveloper communities: enabling any OEM or manufacturer to download and deploy the app for their own workflows and clients

This distribution strategy is intended to expand the Company’s market reach by allowing drone manufacturers and enterprise operators to integrate Overwatch more quickly into their existing ecosystems. SPARC AI ( SPAIF ) is building a model designed for efficient scaling across the global drone industry.  

Indian Defence OEM Becomes Early Trial Partner

Among the first operators to receive access to the Overwatch Drone Controller app is a leading Indian drone manufacturer that supplies unmanned aerial systems to the country’s defence sector. The company is at the forefront of a strategic shift from large, sensor-rich drone platforms to smaller drones designed for mass deployment, increasing the importance of software that can compensate for hardware sensor constraints at scale.

UAE Pipeline Continues to Expand

Alongside the recently announced order for the SPARC AI Mobile NAV solution in Dubai, the Company has also entered into a non-disclosure agreement with another major defence contractor in the UAE to facilitate discussions regarding SPARC AI ( SPAIF ) solutions for both mobile and drone applications.

About SPARC AI Inc. ( SPAIF )

SPARC AI ( SPAIF ) is a defence technology company solving one of the most critical challenges in modern autonomous systems: accurate navigation and targeting when GPS is unavailable. The company's AI-powered platform transforms the low-cost inertial sensors already inside commercial drones into precision instruments without additional hardware, external signals, or complex integration. SPARC AI's ( SPAIF ) software-only approach makes GPS-denied capability for target acquisition and navigation accessible at the price point and scale that modern drone operations demand, from single platforms to fleets of thousands.

For further information contact:

Anoosh Manzoori, Chief Executive Officer

SPARC AI Inc. ( SPAIF )

E-mail: [email protected]

Web : http://www.sparcai.co

Tel: (213) 459-3994

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