Aero Systems West (ASW) is a leading developer of heavy-lift UAS (unmanned aerial systems) designed to carry almost any payload from high-precision sensors through to critical cargo, as well as drone parachute systems. UST is delighted to welcome ASW on board as a supplier partner, and we will be highlighting their unique solutions and capabilities across our channels over the next 12 months.
We’ve just launched ASW’s UST supplier profile, which has been written and built by our team in collaboration with the company. The Silver profile showcases their high-reliability solutions, which are designed to accelerate the integration of drone technology into everyday life.
Read on to find out more:
ASW’s industrial-grade heavy-lift multirotor drones are manufactured in the United States and constructed from aircraft-grade carbon fiber and aluminum, ensuring reliable operation under challenging and hard-wearing conditions in the field. The product lineup includes quadcopters, hexacopters and octocopters, with payload capacities of up to 66 lbs.
Equipped with an industry-standard ArduCopter flight stack, the rugged UAS are capable of full autonomy from takeoff through to landing. All ASW heavy-lift drones can be customized to suit your unique requirements.
The PARASAFE emergency drone parachute is designed for unmanned aircraft with MTOWs of up to 25kg (55 lbs). Weighing just 900 grams, the compact system can be easily integrated into a wide range of commercial and industrial drone platforms, guaranteeing unparalleled safety and protection both for your expensive equipment and for people in the vicinity of your operations.
PARASAFE features proprietary initiation technology that ensures rapid and reliable deployment, and is IP54-rated for all-weather performance.
ASW provides a full spectrum of design and engineering services that can help you achieve any UAS-related goal, whether you need custom payload integration, software development, or complete solutions built from scratch. The company’s multidisciplinary team of expert engineers work closely with you to ensure that all your requirements are met or exceeded, taking care of the full lifecycle from requirements capture to final production.
ASW operates a complete suite of in-house prototyping, manufacturing and test capabilities, including:
- Industry-leading CAD/CAM software
- CNC milling, routing and plasma cutting machines
- 3D printers utilizing a variety of technologies including traditional and large-format FDM
- Plastic thermoforming
- PCB design and assembly
- UAS propulsion test cells
ASW has also partnered with U.S.-based Stearns Bank to offer a first-of-its-kind financing service that allows commercial UAS businesses to acquire the equipment they need to grow and flourish without requiring a significant upfront investment. With flexible agreements and predictable monthly payments, this service enables you to conserve working capital, and makes advanced drone technology accessible for small businesses.
This groundbreaking financing partnership between ASW and Stearns allows customers to finance a wide range of equipment, including ASW’s entire heavy-lift drone fleet, as well as custom engineering and UAV-related services.
To find out more about Aero Systems West and their drone solutions, please visit their profile page:
https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/company/aero-systems-west/
