AUSA 2024: Quantum-Systems targets big 2025 with UAS developments
Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
Despite reports of drone market saturation, two Asia-based companies are showcasing their solutions for the first time at Commercial UAV Expo in Amsterdam with a view to penetrate the European marketplace.
Beijing TT Aviation (TTA) Technology and Airace Technology are both established companies, the former having sold around 2,000 UAS for agriculture missions and the latter operating in Asia, Africa and Australia.
TTA also operates around 32 training sites throughout China for the training and testing of UAV pilots across a variety of UAS platforms. TTA has been operational for nine years and has eight established branches.
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Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
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