INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Piasecki Aircraft Corporation has announced the acquisition of Kaman Air Vehicles KARGO UAV program, expanding its portfolio of vertical
lift and freight UAS options
KARGO UAV is a medium-lift, self-governing unmanned aerial vehicle that has actually been demonstrated to both the United States Marine
Corps and United States Army for its cargo VTOL abilities, with effective self-governing lift and flight screening under military evaluation
programs.Designed for operations in contested and remote environments, KARGO UAV has finished initial military agreements and is poised to
interrupt both defense and industrial freight transport.KARGO UAV is a dual-use system constructed for agile logistics-whether in combat
zones or remote industrial operations
Engineered for versatility, it includes a compact footprint, allowing for simple transportation and quick implementation in austere
KARGO UAV is optimized for autonomous operations, using sophisticated flight controls and modular payload combination
The system is created to meet the requirements of the Department of Defense and commercial clients that need affordable and trustworthy
Its robust building and construction, flexibility, and small logistical footprint position it as an essential option for enhancing
performance in remote and tactical settings.KARGO UAV recently showed autonomous freight lift for the United States Army and completed
totally self-governing flight screening utilizing Near Earth Autonomys Peregrine system
With an initial $12 million award from the United States Marine Corps Marine Corps Autonomous Resupply Vehicle Expeditionary Logistics
Program (MARV-EL), two major models, and demand predicted to surpass 300 aircraft, Piasecki aims to speed up advancement screening, towards
a production version to satisfy growing demand from both military and industrial customers.The addition of Kamans advanced UAV innovation
lines up perfectly with Piaseckis existing rotorcraft portfolio, improving its ability to provide innovative freight transportation services
to both military and industrial sectors
Piasecki will acquire all copyright and assets connected with the program and will transfer all R-D and operational activities to Piaseckis
advanced Heliplex facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.This acquisition is an ideal suitable for Piaseckis long-lasting vision for a family
of autonomous VTOL UAS services to resolve a varied series of client mission requirements in both federal government and industrial markets,
stated John Piasecki, CEO of Piasecki Aircraft Corporation
Kamans KARGO UAV program has currently achieved substantial turning points
With our VTOL knowledge, world-class Heliplex, and deep market collaborations, we are placed to speed up KARGOs shift from prototype to
Piasecki has actually adopted a family of systems approach to the cargo UAS market that provides greater scalability and versatility than
single-platform strategies.This was a strategic choice to make sure that Kamans remarkable UAV innovation discovers a home where it can
prosper, said Ross Sealfon, President and CEO of Kaman Corporation
Piaseckis reputation for innovation and commercialization in vertical flight solutions makes them the perfect business to take KARGO UAV to
market.Source: Piasecki Aircraft Corporation
