Delkia launch advanced air mobility and uncrewed air-systems project Dragonfly at Farnborough 2024

Delkia launched its Dragonfly programme at Farnborough 2024. This is an innovative project to develop uncrewed air-systems and advanced air mobility prototypes. The programme could offer cost-effective and low carbon solutions to replace some of the tasks currently performed by larger, more costly aircraft. A model of Project Dragonfly Mark 1 experimental aircraft was displayed on Delkia’s stand at Farnborough and got a lot of interest. A video showcasing the project is available at Programme Dragonfly | Delkia.

 

Kurt Canfield, CEO of Delkia, said: ‘Delkia is taking our core skills in safety and mission-critical

systems and applying them alongside our expertise employed serving aerospace and maritime sectors, to develop innovative and exciting future solutions. We’re looking forward to attending Farnborough International Airshow to meet our existing customers and other leading innovators from the aerospace, aviation, and defence sectors.’

 

Alan Barnes, Growth Strategy Director for Delkia Aerospace, explains: ‘Our ambition is to develop a range of autonomous platforms. Ultimately, we’re looking to bring to market a system that integrates new design and flight technologies to create an uncrewed transport system that can move people and cargo in areas currently underserved by traditional commercial aircraft. The programme brings together the company’s experience in critical and safety-related systems, mission systems, product design, product safety and regulatory compliance.’

 

Peter Hudson, Head of Research, Technology, and Innovation said: ‘Delkia is embarking on its Dragonfly UAV development programme with a view to revolutionise people’s air mobility in the not-too-distant future. Our capability development will see many interim products brought to market that will serve civil, defence, blue-light and industrial applications.’