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Red Cat Provides Australian Navy FlightWave Edge 130 Blue Systems

Contract Obtained Through Criterion Solutions

Red Cat Holdings announced that it has secured a contract for an order of 12 FlightWave Edge 130 Blue systems from the Royal Australian Navy. The deal was facilitated by Criterion Solutions Pty Ltd., an Australian distributor of intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and information technology solutions.

Red Cat provides drone technology that integrates robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial applications. Red Cat just recently acquired FlightWave, a provider of VTOL drone, sensor, and software solutions whose chief drone system is the Edge 130 Blue. The addition augments Red Cat’s portfolio of low-cost, portable, unmanned reconnaissance and precision lethal strike systems.

The FlightWave’s size, weight, and VTOL capabilities are well suited for maritime and littoral environments. The Edge 130 Blue is a UAS-certified, military-grade tricopter designed for long-range mapping, inspection, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. It can be assembled and launched in one minute or less by a single user to capture highly-accurate aerial imagery with medium-range autonomy. Its 60-plus minutes of flight time lead all other Blue UAS-approved drones on the market.

Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat explained, “Our mission is to equip warfighters around the globe with cutting-edge sUAS technology. The Edge 130 Blue, with its advanced long-range surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, offers a significant advantage in maritime and other challenging environments. We are excited to expand our partnership with the Australian defense forces through this initial tranche of Edge 130 units. Their investment in small ISR and precision strike drones is vital for enhancing security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.”

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