Gilching-based Quantum Techniques GmbH introduced as we speak the whole acquisition of AirRobot GmbH, to develop their product portfolio in drone know-how and strengthen technological sovereignty for the Bundeswehr and European companions.
“This acquisition strengthens our place as an progressive supplier of drone applied sciences for protection and safety functions. We mix our competencies and concurrently safe strategically necessary provide contracts for our nationwide and worldwide safety companions,” stated Sven Kruck, Co-CEO of Quantum Techniques.
Based in 2023, Quantum Techniques is an aerial knowledge intelligence firm that gives multi-sensor knowledge assortment merchandise to authorities companies and industrial clients. Their electrical vertical take-off and touchdown (eVTOL) techniques “boast industry-leading endurance, ease of operation, and reliability.”
With practically a decade of expertise in drones, robotics and imagery assortment, Quantum Techniques has a confirmed know-how stack and a robust monitor file of constructing UAVs that present mission-critical knowledge to operators.
Quantum Techniques, specialising in AI-driven fixed-wing drones and software program, will develop its choices to incorporate copter drones via the acquisition of AirRobot. This is a crucial step in Quantum Techniques’ technique to develop its product portfolio within the Household of Techniques in addition to its software program and AI experience.
AirRobot will collaborate intently with Quantum Techniques’ R&D group, which develops market-leading AI-driven reconnaissance drones. AirRobot will probably be built-in as a standalone entity throughout the Quantum Techniques Group.
AirRobot is the principle provider for the Bundeswehr’s MIKADO II programme (2022-2032) and a Tier-1 provider for Lockheed Martin within the TIQUILA programme (2023-2033) of the UK Ministry of Protection.
The acquisition of AirRobot ensures the continuity of growth, manufacturing, and upkeep actions. Consequently, operations on the Arnsberg location will proceed. The first focus is on securing an uninterrupted provide to the Bundeswehr underneath the MIKADO programme.
“The mix of the strengths of each corporations opens up utterly new prospects for us and creates robust synergies for the way forward for unmanned aviation,” says Robert Polok, Managing Director of AirRobot. “By uniting our applied sciences, experience, and progressive energy, we’ll develop much more highly effective drone options on the highest degree – Made in Germany.”
