Global UAV Technologies Ltd., a diversified and vertically integrated drone technology company, announced that it has commenced discussions with Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc. (ESAero) to assess the Procyon 800E helicopter UAV for commercial production and manufacturing. The Procyon 800E UAV was designed and developed by Global UAV’s subsidiary company, NOVAerial Robotics Inc.
The discussions with ESAero involve a technical production assessment of the current Procyon 800E helicopter UAV based on the current engineering and design database and physical system evaluations. Global UAV will consider having ESAero work toward the development of a per-unit production cost estimate, manufacturing workflow and scalable cellular manufacturing capability to fill both small and large orders for the helicopter system.
Global UAV is seeking a strategic manufacturing partner for the commercialization of the Procyon 800E UAV, one that specializes in the development and manufacturing of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for both defense and commercial markets in North America and abroad. ESAero is proven to be a company that carries a highly regarded industry reputation for providing UAS manufacturing solutions.
“The initial discussions between Global UAV and ESAero on the production assessment and downstream commercial development of the Procyon 800E UAV has been very positive,” said Michael Burns, CEO, Global UAV Technologies Ltd. “Working with ESAero will bring opportunities that extend well beyond manufacturing as both companies will benefit from enhanced exposure of the Procyon UAV to the U.S. government and commercial marketplaces through new and existing relationships.
“This is a very important step for the company, and we are excited to bring one of best in class helicopter UAV’s closer to production and sales into the global marketplace as we continue to execute on our growth strategy for NOVAerial and Global UAV.”
“The Global UAV subsidiary NOVAerial Robotics Procyon 800E brings expanded and unique capability to the Group II military and commercial UAS space when compared to the many multi-rotor competitors,” said Andrew Gibson, president and co-founder of ESAero. “ESAero is excited to work with the Global UAV team and bring our expertise to bear to lower the cost, increase the reliability of, and produce the 800E to prove the helicopter is an extremely useful capability for all customers.”
