● The new leader in drone based autonomous delivery and logistics● Building on strong foundations, with a mission to grow the business● Expanding drone logistics with an open third party integration strategy
Kite Aerospace Pty Ltd (Kite Aero), a newly formed uncrewed aviation company, has successfully acquired the assets of Swoop Aero.
The acquisition includes the renowned Kite drone and Swoop’s drone operations software platform,ensuring continuity for existing autonomous aerial logistics customers, and creating a more robustbusiness operation to build on the foundations Swoop established in the industry.
Swoop created a global leader in drone-based logistics, widely recognized for its revolutionarytechnology in autonomous delivery, particularly in critical healthcare supply chains. Kite Aero acquiredits key assets, with a mission to uphold and expand on Swoop’s achievements.
“Kite Aero is committed to building on the strong foundation that Swoop established,” said Philip vander Burg, CEO of Kite Aero. “The Kite drone and software platform have already proven their value inenabling scalable drone logistics solutions, and we see tremendous potential in taking it to the nextlevel. Our goal is to continue to enable safe, reliable, and impactful drone operations to communitiesand businesses worldwide.”
Kite Aero is led by a seasoned team with over 50 years of combined experience in aerospace technology and uncrewed aviation, bringing deep expertise in autonomous flight systems, avionics, and regulatory compliance. This leadership is exceptionally well qualified to advance drone logistics and scale operations globally.
As part of its strategic vision, Kite Aero has opened up the software stack and avionics system to third-party integration, allowing broader adoption and interoperability across the industry.
The flight operating system, which has logged more than 36,000 flights and over 20,000 flight hours,is a proven and robust platform for autonomous aerial operations. Opening the platform to third partieswill empower partners and operators to leverage the technology for a wide range of applications, fromlogistics and emergency response to commercial drone services.
In addition to advancing the Kite drone platform, Kite Aero will explore opportunities to re-engageformer Swoop employees and industry partners to retain the expertise and innovation that droveSwoop’s success.
With a focus on operational excellence, sustainability, and cutting-edge automation, Kite Aero aims tolead the next chapter of drone operations, ensuring the technology remains at the forefront ofreal-world applications.
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About Kite Aero
Kite Aero is a leader in autonomous aerial logistics, transforming the way critical supplies andcommercial goods move through the sky. The Company has developed a globally recognized droneplatform and advanced flight operations software. With over 36,000 autonomous flights and 20,000flight hours already logged, Kite Aero builds on a strong legacy to deliver safe, scalable, andhigh-impact drone operations worldwide. The Company’s open integration strategy invites third-partydevelopers and operators to collaborate on one of the industry’s most proven platforms. Led by a highlyexperienced team with decades of aerospace and uncrewed aviation experience, Kite Aero is setting anew benchmark for innovation, sustainability, and real-world application in the drone logistics space.
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