Airbus is known for its commercial aircraft, and perhaps best for its A380 airliner that holds the title for the world’s largest passenger jet. At the 2017 Paris Air Show alone it secured $39.7 billion worth of new business. Now Airbus looks to expand its portfolio to include UAS services.
Airbus Launches Commercial Drone Services
Key Takeaways:
- Airbus has launched Aerial, a new commercial drone service startup, to expand its business beyond traditional aircraft into the unmanned aerial system (UAS) market.
- Aerial's core strategy is to provide "data as a service" by integrating aerospace engineering, satellite imagery, and drone capabilities, rather than manufacturing drones.
- The startup targets various industries, including agriculture, infrastructure, and energy, with an aim to offer advanced data analysis and higher-level services on a global scale.
- Airbus intends for Aerial to be a consolidator in the nascent drone services industry, leveraging partnerships and potential acquisitions while still utilizing local operators for specific needs.
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