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Small UAS Manufacturer Specializes In Defense And Public Safety Customers FLIR Systems has acquired Altavian -- a Gainesville, Florida, manufacturer of sUAS for defense and public safety customers. Altavian UAS users are provided with decision support and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capability, thanks to Altavian's airframes integrating multiple sensors, including FLIR thermal technology. Founded in 2011, Altavian designs and manufacturers Group 1 UAS platforms for long or short range operations. Altavian designs both quadcopter and fixed-wing UAS, so its expertise in...

FLIR Systems acquires drone manufacturer Altavian, Inc. Date Announced: 10 Dec 2020 Acquisition Provides Company with Comprehensive Mission Coverage within Group 1 Unmanned Systems for Defense Customers; Bolsters Position to Deliver Solutions for Commercial and Public Safety. ARLINGTON, Va., USA – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) has announced that it has acquired Altavian, Inc., a privately-held manufacturer of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for defense and public safety customers. Altavian’s airframes integrate multiple sensors, including FLIR thermal technology, to provide user...