Ascent AeroSystems

The countdown to VERTICON (formerly HAI HELI-EXPO) 2026 has begun.   Join us in Atlanta, March 10–12, to see our complete lineup of next‑generation coaxial UAS—purpose-designed for all-weather reliability, endurance, and multi-mission flexibility.   Learn why leading tech integrators, defense agencies, enterprise industrial operators and public service organizations around the world trust Ascent for critical missions where not flying is not an option. #dronetech #defensetech #coaxialUAS #sUAS #BlueUASCleared #NDAAcompliant #AmericanMade VAI | Vertical Aviation International #BoothB6230

We’re honored to be selected as one of 25 companies invited to compete in Gauntlet 1 of the United States Department of War' Drone Dominance Program. At Ascent AeroSystems, we’re focused on delivering reliable, operationally ready UAS that support national security priorities. Backed by FAA-certified manufacturing expertise of Robinson Helicopter Company, our unmanned systems are purpose-designed for real world conditions, engineered to integrate seamlessly into operational architectures, and built to deliver life-saving capability at the speed the mission demands. We look forward to demonstrating how aircraft-grade design, modular architecture, and scalable manufacturing can contribute to U.S. drone dominance in the next phase of the program. 🔎 Read the #DoW announcement here: https://bit.ly/4bG2Cid #DroneDominance #NationalSecurity #DefenseInnovation #UAS #sUAS #DroneTech #UnmannedSystems #DefenseDefense Innovation Unit (DIU) Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division

We’re proud to see two of the five finalist teams advancing in the $11M XPRIZE Autonomous Wildfire Response competition leveraging the rugged reliability, modularity, and open system architecture of #AscentAeroSystems UAS platforms as part of their integrated solutions. Advancing to the finals from a pool of more than 300 global registrants: 🔥 Dryad Networks. Its #Silvanet ultra-early wildfire detection system is supported by the medium weight NX30 (SPARTAN) to enable persistent sensing and early-stage detection within a broader wildfire response architecture. 🔥 Data Blanket has developed a rapidly deployable autonomous drone swarm system built on Ascent's flagship SPIRIT #sUAS. Its instant wildfire detection system is able to predict and track the behavior of wildfires in real-time with unprecedented accuracy. Wildfire response demands systems that perform reliably in challenging environments and integrate seamlessly into larger operational architectures. We’re honored to know Ascent platforms are supporting the talented, innovative teams tackling this complex and often devastating public safety challenge. Congratulations to all of the XPRIZE Wildfire finalists. We look forward to following the next phase of the competition and the continued innovation it brings to wildfire resilience and response. 🔗 Read more about all the XPRIZE Autonomous Wildfire Response finalists at the link in the comments below. ⬇️ #XPRIZE #WildfireResponse #PublicSafety #UAS #UnmannedAviation #DefenseTech #DroneTech #SPIRIT #SPARTAN

As the vertical aviation ecosystem continues to evolve, the conversation is shifting — from choosing between crewed and uncrewed aircraft to understanding how these systems can work together. This recent feature piece by Justin Bachman for VAI | Vertical Aviation International's POWER UP Magazine explores exactly that: how unmanned aircraft can complement traditional VTOL operations — improving safety, efficiency, and mission coverage when and where it matters most. At Ascent AeroSystems, this is exactly the problem space we’re focused on: building reliable, high-performance, aircraft-grade unmanned systems purpose-built for real-world aviation operations. We're grateful to #VerticalAviationInternational for the opportunity to be part of this broader industry conversation, and to Justin for elevating it so thoughtfully. 📖 Full feature below. (Shared with permission of VAI.) #UAS #CoaxialUAS #VerticalAviation #DroneTech #AviationInnovation #VTOL

🎉 Now live: the SPIRIT & SPARTAN #sUAS Configurator. See how quickly our NDAA-compliant SPIRIT and SPARTAN adapt to different missions by configuring payloads and accessories in real time. From agriculture and surveying to inspection, search, surveillance, and security, the Ascent small UAS configurator shows what modular, aircraft-grade design actually looks like in practice. Build for YOUR mission today. Adapt to meet your mission tomorrow. What does your Ascent sUAS look like? 🔗 Link to configurator in the comments below. ⬇️ #UAS #ModularDesign #CoaxialUAV #MissionFlexibility #Agriculture #Security #PublicSafety #Inspection #Surveillance #Surveying

💻 In our recent AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International #webinar, Ascent AeroSystems Head of Product Logan Steinfeld discussed how shared architectures across defense and commercial applications can accelerate innovation and strengthen domestic manufacturing. Whether you’re focus is on national security, public safety, infrastructure inspection, or industrial UAS applications, this session is packed with insights into what it takes to build a #scalable, #sustainable #UASecosystem, and why dual-use design is a key product strategy to meeting the increasing demand for rugged, reliable, American-Made UAS. 👟 Sneak peek in the slider below ⬇️ 🎥 Watch the full recording here https://lnkd.in/g7WpqcKe #dronetech #sUAS #defensedrones #publicsafetydrones #dronemanufacturing #UASmanufacturing #AmericanMade

"Dual-use design isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a strategic imperative for any company looking to compete and scale in today’s drone industry.” It is largely undisputed that we are entering a truly transformational era for the unmanned aerial vehicle industry. For both commercial and military/defense markets, demand for secure, American-made UAS has never been more explicit, yet the ability to manufacture at the scale necessary to meet operational needs is not quite there. Yet. At Ascent AeroSystems, we believe a robust and sustainable UAS ecosystem is a function of product design, operational capability, and manufacturing excellence, and we're excited to have Ascent AeroSystems' Head of Product, Logan Steinfeld, bring forward the discussion as part of AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International's webinar series. In this upcoming webinar, we'll examine how dual-use design and modular UAV platforms built on open architecture principles are key to competitiveness in a new era of UAV operations, and how proven manufacturing processes will enable the creation of a resilient, sustainable UAS industrial base. Mark your calendars and join us to be part of this important discussion! 📅 Wednesday, December 3rd 🕒 3:00pm EST 🔗 Registration link in the comments below. #AUVSI #DualUseDrones #DroneTech #MOSA #Modularity #Multimission #sUAS #UAS #UAV #webinar #dronetalk #letstalkdrones #AscentAeroSystems #SystemofSystems #UASManufacturing

Honored to have the Ascent AeroSystems #SPIRIT coaxial UAS in service with the Florida State Guard and to see it represented in LiveU's recent blue-skies exercise. Even more honored to know that when the skies are not blue, the FSG team has the right tools in Ascent's all-weather, high-performance UAS to enable reliable, life-saving responsiveness in potentially life-threatening situations. With the ability to deploy in minutes and maintain hover even in heavy rain and wind up to 60+mph, the Spirit outperforms traditional drones when it matters most. 🔗 Learn more about the Ascent Spirit here >> https://lnkd.in/eECMtCF #DronesforGood #FirstResponderDrones #coaxialUAS #hoveringsaveslives #badweatherdrones

The team is about ready to wrap day one of EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026 in Cologne! We're excited to return to Europe's largest #verticalaviation event for the second year, exhibiting alongside our Robinson Helicopter Company family and speaking with industry leaders, operators and #rotorcraft dealers and resellers about the benefits of combined UAS/helicopter operations. Ascent's aircraft-grade #sUAS are purpose-designed to be a force and capability multiplier--enabling lifesaving VTOL operations in even the most challenging or dangerous conditions without risking human life. Learn more at European Rotors stand 1712 through Thursday, November 20th. #HelicoptersandDrones #DronesandHelicopters #EuropeanRotors2026 #VTOL #ComplementaryVTOL #coaxialUAS #allweather #SPARTAN #SPIRIT #HELIUS #nanodrones