In an exclusive interview with Ascent AeroSystems CEO Paul Fermo: how Robinson and Ascent aim to scale autonomy from small drones to full-size helicopters The rotorcraft industry is entering a new phase as established helicopter manufacturers move deeper into autonomous aviation. A recent announcement revealed a collaboration between Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company to … [Read more...] about From Drones to Helicopters: Robinson, Ascent Build a Scalable Autonomous Rotorcraft Ecosystem
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Ascent AeroSystems Achieves CMMC 2.0 Certification, Setting New Benchmark for Secure U.S. Drone Manufacturing
The Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems becomes the first CMMC 2.0 certified drone manufacturer with a perfect score. Ascent AeroSystems, a U.S. manufacturer of rugged, all-weather coaxial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has announced that it is the first domestic small drone maker to achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. The company earned a … [Read more...] about Ascent AeroSystems Achieves CMMC 2.0 Certification, Setting New Benchmark for Secure U.S. Drone Manufacturing
This New US-Manufactured Heavy Lift Drone is Built Different
Ascent AeroSystems Introduces SPARTAN UAV at Commercial UAV Expo New heavy weight coaxial platform builds on NX30, offering rugged reliability and long flight endurance At the Commercial UAV Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Ascent AeroSystems unveiled SPARTAN, the next generation of its proven NX30 coaxial UAV platform. Ascent has emerged as a leading U.S. manufacturer of drone … [Read more...] about This New US-Manufactured Heavy Lift Drone is Built Different
Ascent’s SPIRIT™ Gains Dual Blue UAS Clearance, Highlighting U.S. Drone Innovation
SPIRIT now cleared as both a full system and modular component under DIU’s Blue UAS programs Ascent AeroSystems, based in Massachusetts, has reached a significant milestone. Its Spirit coaxial UAV platform has been recognized by the Defense Innovation Unit in two categories. Spirit is now included in both the Blue UAS Cleared List of complete systems and the Blue UAS Framework … [Read more...] about Ascent’s SPIRIT™ Gains Dual Blue UAS Clearance, Highlighting U.S. Drone Innovation
Headed to Commercial UAV Expo 2025? Can’t-Miss Partners, Innovations, and Keynotes in Las Vegas
The Commercial UAV Expo returns to Las Vegas September 2 to 4, 2025, bringing together more than 3,500 professionals from over 70 countries at Caesars Forum. This year’s event carries even greater weight as it is the first major industry gathering since the FAA released its long awaited Part 108 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) NPRM, now in its public comment period. With … [Read more...] about Headed to Commercial UAV Expo 2025? Can’t-Miss Partners, Innovations, and Keynotes in Las Vegas
