Airbus Helicopters has signed an agreement to acquire Aerovel, a company specializing in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and its Flexrotor unmanned aerial system. This strategic move is part of Airbus Helicopters’ broader strategy to enhance its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions. Flexrotor, designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions at sea and over land, will contribute to Airbus Helicopters’ UAS offering.
Bruno Even, CEO, Airbus Helicopters said,“We are looking forward to welcoming Aerovel into the Airbus family. This strategic acquisition aligns with our vision to expand our UAS offering and respond to a growing customer demand worldwide for additional mission capabilities such as manned-unmanned teaming. Aerovel’s expertise in autonomous flight technology will undoubtedly complement our UAS development with the VSR700, as well as the work that we have been doing to develop interoperability.”