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Demonstration Near Term in Revolutionary Airship Technology Amid Growing Global Demand
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UAV Corp's Critical Inflation Test to Validate $525M in Airship Sales
UAV Corp (OTC: UMAV) is set to conduct a pivotal inflation test for its DART Series airship in April 2025, a crucial step in securing over $525 million in pending sales contracts. This demonstration, led by subsidiary Skyborne Technology, will confirm the airship’s structural integrity and buoyancy, reinforcing its flight readiness. With global demand surging in sectors like border security, disaster relief, and communications, UAV Corp is positioned to transform the aerial solutions market. -
DART Series Airships Poised for Market Disruption with Advanced Features
UAV Corp’s DART 600 Series airships integrate hybrid hydrogen fuel cells, carbon-fiber structures, and detachable drone capabilities, setting new industry benchmarks. With secured Letters of Intent (LOIs) totaling $525 million—including a $420 million multi-unit agreement—the company is poised to finalize high-value contracts. These cutting-edge airships align with the $36 billion global UAV market, expected to grow at a 16.5% CAGR through 2037. -
UAV Corp Expands Production Infrastructure to Meet Growing Demand
To support upcoming deliveries by late 2026, UAV Corp is ramping up operations at its Wewahitchka, Florida facility and preparing for the "SKY" Hangar at Costin Airport, scheduled to break ground in Q1/Q2 2025. With potential deals exceeding $1.5 billion, the company is advancing its market leadership in aerospace innovation, surveillance, and next-generation UAV technology.
WEWAHITCHKA, Fla., March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UAV Corp. (OTC: UMAV), a pioneer in manned and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies, announces an updated timeline for the pivotal inflation test of its DART Series airship. Originally scheduled for the end of Q1, the test is now targeted for April as key personnel work through the final phases of their visa approval for re-entry into the U.S. While this adjustment shifts our timeline slightly, it ensures that all critical team members are in place for a successful demonstration. Conducted by subsidiary Skyborne Technology, Inc. at its Gulf County, Florida facilities, this test remains a key milestone toward ensuring flight readiness and advancing over an initial $525 million in pending sales contracts.
The inflation test will showcase the structural integrity and buoyancy of the DART Series envelope, a critical step toward upcoming flight tests that underpin the company’s contractual commitments. With Letters of Intent (LOIs) already secured—including a $420 million agreement for multiple DART 600 Series mid-altitude drone airships and a $105 million deal for three DART Series systems—UAV Corp is leveraging this presentation to convert strong market interest into firm orders. The company’s advanced version two airships will feature carbon-fiber structures, hybrid hydrogen fuel cell propulsion, detachable airship drone from tether operations and additional capabilities, are poised to meet global demands in agriculture, border security, disaster relief, and communications.