Supplier · United States
Aerovel
HQ United States
Maker of the Flexrotor tail-sitter tactical unmanned aircraft; acquired by Airbus in 2024.
Capabilities2
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft and aeronautics | Supplier | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Maker of a tactical unmanned aircraft; the tactical designation implies defense use, though customers are not named. | Reported |
| Uncrewed systems | Supplier | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Maker of a tactical unmanned aircraft; the tactical designation implies defense use, though customers are not named. | Reported |
- Supplierclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Maker of a tactical unmanned aircraft; the tactical designation implies defense use, though customers are not named.—Reported
- Supplierclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Maker of a tactical unmanned aircraft; the tactical designation implies defense use, though customers are not named.—Reported
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Sources1
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FlightGlobal · May 8, 2024 · Supports Organization · acquired by
“Airbus has finalised its acquisition of unmanned air systems (UAS) manufacturer Aerovel, boosting its exposure to the tactical UAS market.”
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