A-techSYN Ltd.
Irish UAS maker and vertically integrated provider developing fixed-wing and VTOL drones, autopilots, and flight services for defense and civil markets.
A-techSYN Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered at Shannon Airport, County Clare, Ireland, is a vertically integrated unmanned aviation systems (UAS) company. The company develops and manufactures the proprietary PilotUS autopilot hardware and software, fixed-wing VTOL UAVs ranging from 4 kg to 150 kg MTOW, and mid-to-high speed target drones. A-techSYN provides end-to-end services including UAS development, operator training, MRO, and flight services.
Its platforms are actively used by defense, law enforcement, intelligence, and civil customers. The Shannon facility serves as the company's R&D and manufacturing base, supporting its expansion in the defense and aerospace sectors.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
PilotUS Autopilot System
Proprietary autopilot hardware and software for fixed-wing and VTOL unmanned aerial systems for defense and civil use.
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