Delkia is launching an advanced air mobility and uncrewed air-systems project.
The firm is officially launching its Dragonfly programme in a bid to offer cost-effective and low carbon solutions to replace some of the tasks currently performed by larger, more costly aircraft.
A model of Project Dragonfly Mark 1 experimental aircraft will be on display on Delkia’s stand,1025, at Farnborough.
Kurt Canfield, CEO of Delkia, said: “Delkia is taking our core skills in safety and mission-critical systems and applying them alongside our expertise employed serving aerospace and maritime sectors, to develop innovative and exciting future solutions.
“We’re looking forward to attending Farnborough International Airshow to meet our existing customers and other leading innovators from the aerospace, aviation, and defence sectors.”
Alan Barnes, growth strategy director for Delkia Aerospace, said it was the firm’s ambition to develop a range of autonomous platforms.
He added: “Ultimately, we’re looking to bring to market a system that integrates new design and flight technologies to create an uncrewed transport system that can move people and cargo in areas currently underserved by traditional commercial aircraft.
“The programme brings together the company’s experience in critical and safety-related systems, mission systems, product design, product safety and regulatory compliance.”
Peter Hudson, head of research, technology, and innovation said Delkia’s Dragonfly project aims to revolutionise air mobility in the not-too-distant future.
He said: “Delkia is embarking on its Dragonfly UAV development programme with a view to revolutionise people’s air mobility in the not-too-distant future.
“Our capability development will see many interim products brought to market that will serve civil, defence, blue-light and industrial applications.”
