AeroVironment Teams with Robotic Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Maintenance Support
September 29 2020 - 3:30PM
Business Wire
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned
aircraft systems (UAS), today announced a teaming agreement with
Robotic Skies, a global maintenance, repair, and overhaul network
for UAS, to provide field maintenance, inspection and repair
support for AeroVironment customers.
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AeroVironment’s all-electric VAPOR® 55
helicopter unmanned aircraft system (Photo: Business Wire)
Robotic Skies, through teaming agreements with companies such as
AeroVironment, provides UAS fleet operators with local,
aviation-grade maintenance services. The company offers a unique
combination of expertise in unmanned aircraft systems and
traditional aviation maintenance methodology to deliver
high-quality, scalable services through its repair network.
“Our customers rely on AeroVironment’s market-leading unmanned
aircraft systems to perform critical missions, making timely field
maintenance and local support essential,” said Rick Pedigo,
AeroVironment vice president of sales and business development. “By
teaming with Robotic Skies, our valued customers can expect an even
higher level of responsiveness and customer service through a broad
service center network, which comprises 200 independently owned and
operated, certified repair stations. This relationship will enable
our customers to keep their UAS in operation, maximizing their
productivity.”
Robotic Skies Founder and CEO, Brad Hayden, said: “We are
excited to work with AeroVironment as they grow their fleet. For
example, the VAPOR helicopter unmanned aircraft system is capable
of operating beyond visual line of sight, and for customers flying
under a FAA Part 107 line of sight waiver there are specific
requirements to maintain the aircraft in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. With Robotic
Skies, AeroVironment customers can get the benefit of high-quality,
OEM-certified maintenance and the peace of mind knowing they can
meet any maintenance-related waiver requirements.”
AeroVironment’s all-electric VAPOR helicopter UAS delivers 60
minutes of cruise endurance and up to 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) of
flexible payload capacity. VAPOR’s modular payload bay provides
access to a variety of integrated sensors and third-party payloads
including gimbaled EO/IR, survey grade PPK mapping, LiDAR and
hyperspectral sensors, and an available Drop/Delivery Mechanism.
VAPOR is multi-mission capable for defense, commercial and
industrial applications, enabling customers to choose the right
configuration based on mission requirements, and the flexibility to
create custom configurations that incorporate end-user provided
equipment.
AeroVironment customers who are interested in learning more
about Robotic Skies’ maintenance services may contact AeroVironment
at customerservice@avinc.com or Robotic Skies at
hello@roboticskies.com.
About AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides technology solutions at
the intersection of robotics, sensors, software analytics and
connectivity that deliver more actionable intelligence so you can
proceed with certainty. Celebrating 50 years of innovation,
AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and
tactical missile systems, and serves defense, government and
commercial customers. For more information, visit
www.avinc.com.
About Robotic Skies, Inc.
Robotic Skies is a global network of maintenance Service Centers
for enterprise Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) fleets. Founded in
2014, Robotic Skies has 200 independently owned and operated
certified repair stations in its network (and growing), spanning
more than 40 countries. The company's aviation-grade field service
programs are flexible, scalable, and meet the regulatory
requirements for complex commercial operations like drone delivery.
Learn more at www.roboticskies.com.
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