Powerus Launches Agriculture Division for U.S.-Made Heavy-Lift Drones
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Powerus, a Florida-based manufacturer of heavy-lift drones, has launched a new agriculture division under its subsidiary Kaizen Aerospace. This initiative aims to market its products both in the United States and internationally, addressing the growing demand for agricultural drones. Powerus has partnered with Sprig Aerospace, which will serve as the distributor for its xFold series of drones, enhancing agricultural applications with advanced payloads and analytics tools.
The establishment of this agriculture division is significant as it positions Powerus to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding global market for agricultural drones. Co-founder Brett Velicovich emphasized the importance of U.S.-made drones, which offer a domestic alternative to products typically sourced from China. The partnership with Sprig is expected to enhance the capabilities of the Dragon H1000 drone, which recently received a special airworthiness certificate from the FAA for research and development.
Looking ahead, Powerus and Sprig will continue to refine their systems under the FAA certificate, aiming for commercial deployment. Additionally, Kaizen has signed a $60 million distribution agreement with Aerospread Technologies to market its heavy-lift drones in New Zealand and Australia, further expanding its reach in the agricultural sector.
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Powerus Expands U.S.-Made Heavy-Lift Drones Into Agriculture
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