Acquisition adds advanced aircraft design and manufacturing expertise as the defense drone industry continues to consolidate. U.S. drone manufacturer AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has acquired aerospace engineering firm Empirical Systems Aerospace in a deal valued at approximately $200 million, expanding the company’s engineering capabilities as demand for unmanned aircraft … [Read more...] about AeroVironment Acquires ESAero in $200M Deal, Expanding Engineering Capabilities for Defense and Autonomous Aircraft
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GrandSKY Launches Foundational Counter-UAS Operations at Grand Forks Air Force Base
Integration of AeroVironment’s AV_Halo and Titan-SV marks a key step in layered air defense GrandSKY, the nation’s first commercial UAS business and aviation park, has announced the deployment of a foundational counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) architecture at Grand Forks Air Force Base. The initiative marks a major advancement in establishing GrandSKY as a national … [Read more...] about GrandSKY Launches Foundational Counter-UAS Operations at Grand Forks Air Force Base
From Procurement to Readiness: AeroVironment Helps Taiwan Scale Drone Capabilities
New MOU strengthens Taiwan’s defense ecosystem and builds long-term sustainment for UAS fleets AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a U.S. leader in uncrewed systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to expand collaboration on autonomous technologies and lifecycle management for defense … [Read more...] about From Procurement to Readiness: AeroVironment Helps Taiwan Scale Drone Capabilities
AeroVironment Acquires Planck Aerosystems: Tethered Sensor Systems, Flight Autonomy Solutions
AeroVironment Acquires Planck Aerosystems by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M Crosby AeroVironment [NASDAQ:AVAV] is one of the holdings in the AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF [NYSE ARCA:UAV], the only ETF dedicated to the drone economy. The AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF is a thematic investment strategy seeking to capture the growth opportunities in drones and … [Read more...] about AeroVironment Acquires Planck Aerosystems: Tethered Sensor Systems, Flight Autonomy Solutions
Global Drone Companies Saving Lives in Ukraine: A Memorial Day Salute
On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. This year, we also pay homage to some of the global commercial drone companies who continue to contribute in meaningful ways to keep Ukrainian soldiers, volunteers and civilians alive. To all, we salute you! Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Global - Drone - … [Read more...] about Global Drone Companies Saving Lives in Ukraine: A Memorial Day Salute
