Ascent Aerosystems

Explore the latest from Ascent Aerosystems, a trailblazer in secure drone manufacturing. This tag highlights their commitment to excellence, showcased by achieving CMMC 2.0 certification. Discover how Ascent Aerosystems is setting new industry standards, ensuring unmatched security and reliability for U. S. defense and commercial drone applications.

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Robinson’s “Era of Both” Expands from Tactical Drones to Heavy-Lift UAS

Laura Bennett Sep 8, 2026 0

Full-size unmanned helicopter demonstrates deck landings and cargo operations as Robinson shows off range: from small tactical drones to heavy-lift autonomous aircraft Robinson Unmanned is emerging as a significant participant in the…

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Robinson Unmanned Expands Drone Dominance Initiative Amid Pentagon’s Push for Scaled…

Laura Bennett Aug 6, 2026 0

Robinson Unmanned Advances in Drone Dominance Program Robinson Unmanned has progressed to the next stage of the U.S. Department of Defense's Drone Dominance Program, marking a significant shift in defense procurement practices. The program…

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Emerging Leaders in Defense: New Generation of Drone Manufacturers Takes Center Stage

Laura Bennett Jun 19, 2026 0

Pentagon's Drone Dominance Program Advances to Procurement Phase First Order and Launch of Gauntlet II Announced The Department of War announced this week that its Drone Dominance Program has received its first order and launched Gauntlet…

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US Drone Manufacturers Innovate with New Factory Designs

Laura Bennett May 22, 2026 0

Additive Manufacturing Enhances Flexibility and Resilience in U.S. Drone Manufacturing At the AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL 2026 conference in Detroit, a recurring theme emerged regarding the future of U.S. drone manufacturing. Unlike the…

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From Drones to Helicopters: Robinson, Ascent Build a Scalable Autonomous Rotorcraft Ecosystem

Webmaster Mar 10, 2026 0

In an exclusive interview with Ascent AeroSystems CEO Paul Fermo: how Robinson and Ascent aim to scale autonomy from small drones to full-size helicopters The rotorcraft industry is entering a new phase as established helicopter…

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The Companies Tapped for the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Push

Webmaster Feb 5, 2026 0

U.S. Department of War Launches Industry Competition for Drone Dominance Program Phase I The U.S. Department of War has formally announced the companies invited to participate in Phase I of its Drone Dominance Program (DDP), an acquisition…

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Ascent AeroSystems Achieves CMMC 2.0 Certification, Setting New Benchmark for Secure U.S. Drone…

Ryan Collins Oct 17, 2025 0

The Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems becomes the first CMMC 2.0 certified drone manufacturer with a perfect score. Ascent AeroSystems, a U.S. manufacturer of rugged, all-weather coaxial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has announced…

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Ascent AeroSystems Names Paul Fermo as President

Alex Nguyen Sep 16, 2025 0

Former Navy Aviator to Lead Company Into Next Era of Growth Ascent AeroSystems has announced that Paul Fermo will become the company’s new president on October 1, 2025, as cofounder and CEO Peter Fuchs retires and transitions to an advisory…

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This New US-Manufactured Heavy Lift Drone is Built Different

Ryan Collins May 12, 2025 0

Ascent AeroSystems Introduces SPARTAN UAV at Commercial UAV Expo New heavy weight coaxial platform builds on NX30, offering rugged reliability and long flight endurance At the Commercial UAV Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Ascent AeroSystems…

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Ascent’s SPIRIT™ Gains Dual Blue UAS Clearance, Highlighting U.S. Drone Innovation

Ryan Collins Nov 11, 2024 0

SPIRIT now cleared as both a full system and modular component under DIU’s Blue UAS programs Ascent AeroSystems, based in Massachusetts, has reached a significant milestone. Its Spirit coaxial UAV platform has been recognized by the Defense…

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