Microdrones Expands Operations into North America

With the FAA expected to provide more relaxed regulations later this year, the markets for drone services and opportunities throughout North America are expected to grow. In anticipation of this, German UAV manufacturer, microdrones has merged with Avyon, the North American UAV solutions provider that brought the microdrones brand to North America three years ago.

Microdrones, which has 60 employees working in offices in three countires is expanding its commercial footprint, building on a 10-year legacy as the first commercial VTOL UAV manufacturer. Microdrones customers now receive local sales and services support in the US and Canada.

Pictured L-R, The microdrones team: Mike Dziok, Marketing Director; Sebastien Long, Sales Director, Services; Chuck Dorgan, Sales Director; Sven Juerss, CEO; Vivien Heriard-Dubreuil, President; Mike Hogan, Business Development Director.

“Those in the UAV industry are very familiar with the microdrones brand and reputation,” explained Vivien Heriard-Dubreuil, President of the newly-expanded company. He added, “Avyon built microdrones North American business, implementing successful solutions and services. The 2 companies are a natural and complementary fit. Our Avyon customers can expect the same excellent standards of service under the new microdrones brand.”

Sven Juerss, CEO of microdrones GmbH explained, “We have the most reliable product in the commercial UAV industry and we’ve had great success selling it in Europe. The opening of markets in the U.S. last year presented us with a tremendous opportunity for growth; I’m thrilled about this expansion and I’m excited for what the future will bring.”

In addition to offices in Siegen, Germany and Montreal, QC Canada, the company recently established a U.S. presence in Rome, N.Y. near the Griffiss International Airport and Business Park. Mike Dziok, Marketing Director for microdrones said, “Having grown up in the Mohawk Valley, it’s really exciting to help build a new industry and company in such close proximity to home. We’re going to help businesses collect information in ways that are safer and more efficient than conventional methods.”

microdrones is the latest to announce its foray into the US market. Exponent Technologies out of Dubai is also establishing a beach head in the US.