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Airbus Launches Commercial Drone Services

At AirVenture 2017, Airbus CEO Barry Eccleston talked about the company's Aerial drone service. Flying
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Key Takeaways:

  • Airbus has launched Aerial, a new commercial drone service startup, to expand its portfolio beyond traditional aircraft manufacturing.
  • Aerial's core business model is to provide aerial data as a service, integrating aerospace engineering, satellite imagery, and drone capabilities for industries like agriculture, infrastructure, and energy.
  • The startup aims to elevate the standard of drone services by offering comprehensive data analysis and intends to act as a consolidator in the evolving UAS industry through strategic partnerships and potential acquisitions.
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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.

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