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Latest Robinson Unveils Collaborative Autonomous R66 TURBINETRUCK Cargo Helicopter Robinson Unmanned and Sikorsky introduce the autonomous R66 TURBINETRUCK, integrating MATRIX autonomy into a modular cargo platform designed for cost-effective, flexible operations across defense, disaster relief, and remote logistics missions 21 Apr 2026
Apr 21, 2026
Robinson Helicopter Company Launches Unmanned Business Unit to Scale Autonomous Aviation & Vertical Lift A new business unit integrates Ascent AeroSystems with strategic partners Rotor Technologies and Sikorsky to deliver a comprehensive fleet of autonomous vertical lift systems 16 Apr 2026
Apr 16, 2026
Ascent AeroSystems Launches SPIRIT & SPARTAN sUAS Configurator Ascent AeroSystems launches an online SPIRIT and SPARTAN configurator for exploring payload, accessory and system combinations across its NDAA-compliant unmanned aircraft system platforms 29 Jan 2026
Jan 29, 2026
Ascent AeroSystems Becomes First U.S. Small UAS Manufacturer with CMMC Level 2 Ascent AeroSystems’ Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 confirms compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology 800-171 standards 29 Oct 2025
Oct 29, 2025
Ascent AeroSystems Appoints New President to Lead Next Phase of UAV Growth Former US Navy Aviator and business development VP Paul Fermo takes the helm at Ascent AeroSystems as Cofounder Peter Fuchs retires 17 Oct 2025
Oct 17, 2025
Ascent AeroSystems Integrates Freefly Pilot Pro™ GCS for Enhanced C2 in UAV Platforms Ascent AeroSystems has integrated the Freefly Pilot Pro™ ground control station (GCS) into its SPIRIT™ and SPARTAN™ UAV platforms, enhancing command and control capabilities with the rugged, plug-and-play, Blue UAS/NDAA-compliant system 07 Oct 2025
Oct 7, 2025
Multispectral Camera Technology Integrated on Ascent AeroSystems Coaxial Drones Ascent AeroSystems now offers the MicaSense RedEdge-P™ on Spirit™ and Spartan™ UAVs, delivering precise multispectral imaging for agriculture and environmental monitoring 24 Sep 2025
Sep 24, 2025
Ascent AeroSystems Spirit™ UAV Approved as Cleared Component in DIU Blue UAS Framework Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit™ UAV has been recognized as a cleared component in the DIU’s Blue UAS Framework, building on its position on the Blue UAS Cleared List and leveraging its coaxial, modular, open-architecture design to provide a flexible, scalable platform for mission-specific UAV systems 10 Sep 2025
Sep 10, 2025
New Coaxial Drone Technology with Extended Range & Increased Payload Capacity Ascent AeroSystems’ new SPARTAN UAV, unveiled at Commercial UAV Expo 2025, delivers greater endurance, payload capacity, and all-weather performance in a modular platform 05 Sep 2025
Sep 5, 2025
Multispectral Camera Integrated with Spirit Coaxial UAV The RedEdge-P multispectral camera by AgEagle will be the first multispectral solution integrated with Ascent AeroSystem's all-weather coaxial Spirit UAV 28 May 2025
May 28, 2025
Ascent AeroSystems & Gremsy Partner on UAS Sensor Integration Ascent AeroSystems and Gremsy agree to sign an MoU at XPONENTIAL 2025 to explore advanced sensor integration and UAS development opportunities 21 May 2025
May 21, 2025
New Authorized Dealer Announced for Ascent Coaxial UAVs HELIFLITE is the first authorized Ascent AeroSystems dealer in Australasia, offering NDAA-compliant mission-critical UAV systems such as NX30, the flagship platform SPIRIT, and HELIUS 08 Apr 2025
Apr 8, 2025
Ascent AeroSystems Launches AI-Enabled Sub-250g Coaxial Nano UAV Ascent AeroSystems has unveiled HELIUS, a sub-250g AI-enabled UAV designed for law enforcement, emergency response, and industrial use, offering a compact, NDAA-compliant alternative to existing systems 13 Mar 2025
Mar 13, 2025
Ascent AeroSystems Unveils Scalable sUAS Kits for Coaxial Drones Ascent AeroSystems introduces ready-to-fly kits for its Spirit and NX30 UAVs, offering modular, NDAA-compliant solutions for public safety, inspections, and paramilitary operations 25 Feb 2025
Feb 25, 2025
Ascent AeroSystems SPIRIT Awarded AUVSI Green UAS Certification Green UAS certification is a fully vetted signal to industry and operators that the Spirit UAV platform is a safe and secure platform for a wide range of mission profiles 14 Jan 2025
Jan 14, 2025
Ascent AeroSystems Full Range of Coaxial UAVs Showcased at Land Forces 2024 Ascent AeroSystems has showcased its versatile, high-performance coaxial UAVs at the Land Forces 2024 International Land Defence Exhibition at stand G084 in Melbourne, September 11–13, 2024 12 Sep 2024
Sep 12, 2024
Tactical UAS Solutions Acquired by Leading Rotorcraft Manufacturer Robinson will obtain expertise in autonomous electric flight technology and modular design philosophy through its acquisition of Ascent AeroSystems, adding compact coaxial helicopter drones to its offerings 23 Apr 2024
Apr 23, 2024
Ascent AeroSystems Becomes First RemoteID-Compliant Blue sUAS OEM Developed by company engineers, the new Bluetooth-based module will be integrated on every Spirit and NX30 shipping after September 15, 2022 07 Sep 2022
Sep 7, 2022
Spirit Coaxial Drone Joins DIU Blue sUAS Cleared List  Beginning immediately, any US government customer can buy and operate Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit UAS without further technical review or approval 07 Jun 2022
Jun 7, 2022
New Coaxial Drone for Material Transport The NX30 is adaptable to the unique requirements of delivery network operators and can be optimized for a wide range of missions 27 Apr 2022
Apr 27, 2022
Modular Coaxial Drones for Public Safety & Emergency Response The Spirit UAS features a unique coaxial design, and can be easily carried in a backpack and quickly assembled and disassembled in the field 26 Apr 2022
Apr 26, 2022
Partnership for Autonomous Drone Solutions with LiDAR Technology Ascent AeroSystems and Exyn Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to create the next generation of comprehensive autonomous drone solutions.... 20 Aug 2021
Aug 20, 2021
Dual-Rotor Coaxial Drones Delivered to Launch Customer Ascent AeroSystems has completed the final delivery of its Spirit dual-rotor coaxial drones to launch customer Dynetics. The Spirit UAV... 30 Aug 2020
Aug 30, 2020
New Industrial-Grade Drone Features Dual-Rotor Coaxial Design Ascent AeroSystems has announced the launch of Spirit, the company’s new dual-rotor coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and has named... 29 Apr 2019
Apr 29, 2019
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