Traverse Aero

Traverse Aero develops fully autonomous hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff cargo aircraft for moving palletised freight without runways or onboard pilots. Its Orca design targets a 250-kilogram payload and long-range operations using conventional aviation fuels and sustainable alternatives.

Facts

Segment: Aerial Robotics And Drones
Country: United States
Website: https://traverseaero.com/

1 commercial event; 1 contract award; latest event 2024-01-22

2024-01-22 - Contract award - Traverse Aero Orca selected through AFWERX Commercial Solutions Opening - source: traverseaero.com

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Market context

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Timeline

2024-01-22 - Contract Award - Traverse Aero Orca selected through AFWERX Commercial Solutions Opening - Traverse Aero said Orca was awarded a Commercial Solutions Opening through the AFWERX Expedient Basing Challenge. The selection authorized DoD agencies to allocate funds to Traverse Aero for development and purchase of Orca cargo drones. Orca was presented… - source: traverseaero.com

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Team

Scott Parker - Founder & Chief Executive Officer - Founder & Chief Executive Officer

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Relations

AFWERX - Commercial Solutions Opening Award - AFWERX selected Traverse Aero?s Orca cargo drone through a Commercial Solutions Opening that authorized DoD development and purchase funding.

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