Swoop Aero collaborates with FAA, CASA for Kite delivery drone

Originally reported by Drone Life, drone logistics company Swoop Aero (Melbourne, Australia) is undertaking a joint Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAS) certification project with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in order to stimulate growth within the global aviation industry. Going forward, the project will enable the smooth incorporation of drone technology throughout both urban and rural environments across the globe, using Swoop Aero’s Kite aircraft. Based on past developments, it can be assumed that aircraft uses composite materials.

“Our world-first collaboration with the FAA and CASA means that Swoop Aero is setting the gold standard for the global aviation sector,” Swoop Aero CEO Eric Peck says. “We are working closely with the leading regulatory bodies globally to ensure the Swoop Aero technology-enabled platform meets the highest global safety standards and can scale up the service across every inch of the globe.”

The process of joint certification will serve to reinforce Australia’s aviation abilities, according to the company. Swoop Aero has showcased the significance of drone technology on a global scale. CASA’s involvement will guarantee that Australia maintains its status as a world leader in its regulatory position and framework towards the widespread applications of drone technology. In addition to the joint certification program, Swoop Aero is also currently undergoing the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) design verification process for its Kite aircraft.

Australia’s aviation potential is further bolstered as a result of the augmentation of Swoop Aero’s expanded Port Melbourne-based production headquarters. The considerable backing of the field of local aviation will serve to increase the demand for jobs within the aviation sector, as does
the demand for the Swoop Aero technology-based platform.