Applied Aeronautics
"Efficient. Affordable. Purpose Built."
Manchaca, Texas UAV maker founded in 2014; builds the fixed-wing Albatross drone, flown by operators in more than 55 countries.
Applied Aeronautics is a US manufacturer of fixed-wing unmanned aircraft, headquartered in Manchaca, Texas. Founded in 2014, the company designs and builds its aircraft domestically and sells them for infrastructure inspection, intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance and emergency-response missions.
Its product, the Albatross, is an all-electric fixed-wing UAV built around a modular airframe that accepts interchangeable payloads, communications links and autonomy packages. The aircraft carries a payload of up to 4.5 kg, flies for up to four hours per sortie and covers a range of roughly 200 km, with base pricing starting near $2,000 before payloads and options. Applied Aeronautics builds an NDAA-compliant variant for government and defense customers and supports mission-specific integration of cameras, sensors and communications equipment for operators in defense, public safety, research and commercial infrastructure inspection.
The Albatross has been deployed by operators in more than 55 countries, and Applied Aeronautics has supported research programs including FAA ASSURE and NASA initiatives, in addition to providing operator training and technical support for fielded aircraft.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Albatross UAV
- Model: Albatross
- Launch Year: 2014
Affordable long-range fixed-wing UAV with up to 4 hours endurance for ISR and inspection.
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https://www.appliedaeronautics.com/HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2014
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Manufacturer
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Primary Region
North America
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