Last week, leading defense and industrial unmanned systems provider Aerovironment announced an exclusive distribution partnership with enterprise solutions provider Draganfly for Aerovironment's commercial drone offering, the Quantix™ Mapper. It's a significant deal that makes sense for both companies. As the market for drone solutions grows, the deal is also an indication of … [Read more...] about The Inside Scoop on Draganfly’s Exclusive Deal to Distribute Aerovironment’s Quantix [DRONELIFE Exclusive]
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AeroVironment Soars Into $12-million Drone Contract with ‘Middle East Ally’
AeroVironment must feel like a star athlete. The California-based drone systems provider just snagged a two-year, $12 million contract worthy of a top NFL running back. The company announced the agreement with an unnamed “major Middle Eastern ally” for support of the nation’s existing fleet of AeroVironment’s Puma AE and Raven B tactical drones. “Our customers require … [Read more...] about AeroVironment Soars Into $12-million Drone Contract with ‘Middle East Ally’
AeroVironment’s VAPOR Helicopter Drones Offer Endless Possibilities
AeroVironment acquired Pulse Aerospace earlier this year for $25.7 million - and acquired the VAPOR Helicopter UAS series with it. At last month's Commercial UAV Expo, DRONELIFE got to see it up close - and talk to AeroVironment about what VAPOR can do. AeroVironment has long been an industry leader in the military space, but they are moving into enterprise - and the VAPOR … [Read more...] about AeroVironment’s VAPOR Helicopter Drones Offer Endless Possibilities
Aerovironment Steps Up to Move Drones in Agriculture Forward with Major Donations to Universities
AeroVironment has been a leading manufacturer of drones for military and security applications since they were founded in 1971. The Aerovironment Quantix takes the company's deep history in unmanned aircraft manufacture and operations to the commercial realm. With a focus on the agricultural market, the Quantix offers a feature set that combines the benefits of vertical … [Read more...] about Aerovironment Steps Up to Move Drones in Agriculture Forward with Major Donations to Universities
FAA Approves Solar Drone Flights Over Hawaiian Island.
Japanese drone company HAPSMobile has soared into a COA2 (Certificate of Authorization) from the FAA to fly HAWK30, a solar-powered unmanned aircraft assembled in April 2019. The drone will provide a stratospheric telecommunications platform system across the stratosphere of the Hawaiian island of Lanai. The project is a collaboration with the Pan-Pacific UAS Test Range … [Read more...] about FAA Approves Solar Drone Flights Over Hawaiian Island.
