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# Advanced Aircraft Company

The Future of VTOL UAS

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- [Advanced Aircraft Company Secures AFWERX Phase II Contract for Next-Gen Tactical UAS](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/advanced-aircraft-company-secures-afwerx-phase-ii-contract-for-next-gen-tactical-uas/) - Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC), a manufacturer of distributed electric propulsion tilt-wing and multi-rotor unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAV), has secured a $1.25 million Direct-to-Phase II contract from AFWERX. This contract, focused on its Hybrid Advanced Multirotor Unmanned Aircraft System (HAMR), aims to address critical challenges within the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The collaboration between
- [Advanced Aircraft Company Welcomes Vice Admiral David Architzel to its Advisory Board](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/advanced-aircraft-company-welcomes-vice-admiral-david-architzel-to-its-advisory-board/) - This is the second significant development in a week for the Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC). AAC has proudly announced the appointment of Vice Admiral David Architzel, USN (Ret), to its board of advisors. This appointment is a strategic move by AAC, recently acclaimed as one of the top ten drone companies in the USA, signaling a new era of
- [Advanced Aircraft Company Appoints Dr. Rob McDonald to its Board of Advisors](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/advanced-aircraft-company-appoints-dr-rob-mcdonald-to-its-board-of-advisors/) - Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC), a developer and manufacturer of distributed electric propulsion tilt-wing and multi-rotor uncrewed aircraft vehicles (UAV), today announced the appointment of Dr. Rob McDonald, aerospace technical consultant and former head of vehicle engineering at Uber Elevate, to its board of advisors, effective immediately. “I’m thrilled with the opportunity to advise such a
- [Power Density Key to Drone/UAV Endurance](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/power-density-key-to-drone-uav-endurance/) - The Last Drone Standing The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a challenge to drone manufacturers. The purpose was to compete in a First Responder Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Endurance Challenge. This competition would find the best drone technology to help extend the flight time for drones that carry heavy payloads. Existing technology in modern-day drones frequently
- [AAC to Develop a Unique Free-Swinging Tilt-Wing UAV for NASA](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/aac-to-develop-a-unique-free-swinging-tilt-wing-uav-for-nasa/) - NASA has contracted Virginia's Advanced Air Company to design and build a prototype of a new type of transition-capable eVTOL drone – a tilt-wing concept that uses aerodynamic forces instead of actuators to tilt the wings and propulsion systems. AAC Founder and CEO Bill Fredericks has spent time working at NASA's Langley Research Center in
- [Hampton Business Lands Contract to Develop Drones for Air Force](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/hampton-business-lands-contract-to-develop-drones-for-air-force/) - A Hampton-based small business recently landed a $1.25 million contract to develop hybrid-electric drones for the Air Force. Advanced Aircraft Co. was selected by AFWERX, an innovation arm of the Air Force, to advance its small hybrid advanced multirotor unmanned aircraft system, also known as HAMR, the company announced Jan. 17. The award marks the start of
- [AAC secures AFWERX contract to develop Next Generation Tactical UAS](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/aac-secures-afwerx-contract-to-develop-next-generation-tactical-uas/) - HAMR hybrid fuel-electric UAV to be developed for tactical ISR missions for the United States Air Force Hampton, VA – February, 2022 – Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC), a developer of long-endurance hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft systems designed for a wide range of commercial, defense and public safety applications, has been selected by the United States Air
- [Advanced Aircraft Company Brings on New Leadership](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/advanced-aircraft-company-brings-on-new-leadership/) - Advanced Aircraft Company New Leadership: New CEO and COO are drone industry players. UAS developer Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC) has appointed Paul C. Allen as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer and Aaron Frank as Chief Operating Officer. The two will oversee day-to-day operations and set the direction for future products and services as the
- [New Company AAC Launches Hybrid-Electric HAMR UAS](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/new-company-aac-launches-hybrid-electric-hamr-uas/) - After four years of development, Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC) has launched its first long-endurance hybrid-electric UAS. Known as the Hybrid Advanced Multirotor Unmanned Aircraft System, or HAMR, the system features a multi-rotor configuration with a hybrid gas-electric propulsion system, AAC Founder/CEO Bill Fredericks said. Because fuel injection is computer controlled, the aircraft always receives the
- [EXTENDING THE VALUE OF UAS WITH HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMS](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/extending-the-value-of-uas-with-hybrid-propulsion-systems/) - “How can hybrid powered drones benefit enterprise operations?“ Read Bill Frederick's interview here: http://droneradioshow.com/extending-the-value-of-uas-with-hybrid-propulsion-systems/
- [Advanced Aircraft Company Named First Place Winner in the NIST First Responder UAS Endurance Challenge](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/advanced-aircraft-company-named-first-place-winner-in-the-nist-first-responder-uas-endurance-challenge/) - Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC), a developer of long-endurance hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft systems designed for a wide range of commercial, defense and public safety applications, has been named one of seven finalists in the NIST First Responder UAS Endurance Challenge, which was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
- [Hybrid drone can fly for over three hours, or carry up to six pounds](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/hybrid-drone-can-fly-for-over-three-hours-or-carry-up-to-six-pounds/) - The HAMR is IP54 water-resistant, meaning it's protected against splashes of water from any direction. Read more about HAMR and Advanced Aircraft Company at in this article on New Atlas: https://newatlas.com/drones/hamr-hybrid-drone/
- [Hybrid Gas-Electric Drone Launches From Advanced Aircraft Company](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/hybrid-gas-electric-drone-launches-from-advanced-aircraft-company/) - HAMR is a long-endurance hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft systems designed for commercial, defense and public safety applications. Read about our launch on 'The Drone Girl': https://www.thedronegirl.com/2021/08/03/hybrid-drone-advanced-aircraft-company/
- [Former NASA Rocket Scientist Designs a Drone: and it Looks Totally Different than a Conventional MultiRotor](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/former-nasa-rocket-scientist-designs-a-drone-and-it-looks-totally-different-than-a-conventional-multirotor/) - Bill Fredericks was interviewed by DRONELIFE. Read the article here: https://dronelife.com/2021/08/10/former-nasa-rocket-scientist-designs-a-drone-for-long-endurance-drone-operations/
- [AAC Awarded First Place in First Responder UAS Endurance Challenge](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/aac-awarded-first-place-in-first-responder-uas-endurance-challenge/) - AAC was awarded first place in the First Responder UAS Endurance Challenge. Read about it here: https://www.firstresponderuaschallenge.org/finalists.php
- [Startup AAC Launches Hybrid Propulsion Drone](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/startup-aac-launches-hybrid-propulsion-drone/) - Read about our launch in this article from Aviation Week Network: https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/urban-unmanned-aviation/startup-aac-launches-hybrid-propulsion-drone
- [Advanced Aircraft Company launches new gas-electric VTOL hybrid drone](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/advanced-aircraft-company-launches-new-gas-electric-vtol-hybrid-drone/) - Read about our launch in this article from DroneDJ: https://dronedj.com/2021/08/04/advanced-aircraft-company-launches-new-gas-electric-vtol-hybrid-drone/
- [Cover Story in Unmanned Systems Technology Magazine](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/cover-story-in-unmanned-systems-technology-magazine/) - Advanced Aircraft Company's HAMR UAS was featured as the cover story in Unmanned Systems Technology Magazine! The article starts on page 22 and goes to page 34. Read the Article: http://www.ust-media.com/ust-magazine/UST017/
- [AAC featured in AUVSI Member Spotlight](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/aac-featured-in-auvsi-member-spotlight/) - AAC featured in AUVSI Member Spotlight Download PDF: Member Spotlight _ Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International More from AUVSI Member Spotlight
- [Bill Fredericks Interviewed by HamptonTV](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/bill-fredericks-interviewed-by-hamptontv/) - Bill Fredericks was interview by Robin McCormick, host of Round Robin, and it aired on HamptonTV. Here is a link to the recording: https://youtu.be/LdebQq9Vj_I
- [HAMR Sea Trials featured in UAS Vision](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/hamr-sea-trials-featured-in-uas-vision/) - Here is an article regarding the flight demo that was conduced for the Navy on the M80 Stiletto which is based in Little Creek, VA. https://www.uasvision.com/2017/12/12/advanced-aircraft-hybrid-successful-us-navy-trials/
- [Advanced Aircraft Company featured in October 2017 issue of AUVSI's Unmanned Systems magazine](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/advanced-aircraft-company-featured-in-october-2017-issue-of-auvsis-unmanned-systems-magazine/) - Advanced Aircraft Company featured in October 2017 issue of AUVSI's Unmanned Systems magazine. For those that have a copy of the magazine, refer to page 16 and 17. For those that don't have a copy, you should get a subscription! An electronic copy is now available online here: http://www.auvsi.org/industry-news/unmanned-systems-magazine-startup-seeks-leverage-nasa-vtol-technology
- [Bill Fredericks interviewed on CEO Money](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/bill-fredericks-interviewed-on-ceo-money/) - Listen to Bill Fredericks' radio interview on CEO Money! http://www.wfn1.com/interviews/radio-interviews/radio-archives/bill-fredericks-from-advanced-aircraft-company-on-ceo-money/
- [CIT GAP FUNDS INVESTS IN ADVANCED AIRCRAFT COMPANY](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/cit-gap-funds-invests-in-advanced-aircraft-company/) - CIT GAP FUNDS INVESTS IN ADVANCED AIRCRAFT COMPANY https://stockguru.com/2017/08/23/cit-gap-funds-invests-in-advanced-aircraft-company/
- [Advanced Aircraft Company is mentioned in this Defense One article.](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/advanced-aircraft-company-is-mentioned-in-this-defense-one-article/) - Advanced Aircraft Company is mentioned in this Defense One article. http://www.defenseone.com/threats/2017/07/trumps-special-ops-pick-says-terror-drones-might-soon-reach-us-africa-how-worried-should-we-be/139642/
- [NASA Hybrid-Electric UAS Technology Goes Commercial](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/nasa-hybrid-electric-uas-technology-goes-commercial/) - News article about NASA licensing Greased Lightning technology to Advanced Aircraft Company http://aviationweek.com/awincommercial/nasa-hybrid-electric-uas-technology-goes-commercial
- [NASA aims to get its technology off the shelf, out of the agency and into the marketplace](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/nasa-aims-to-get-its-technology-off-the-shelf-out-of-the-agency-and-into-the-marketplace/) - NASA aims to get its technology off the shelf, out of the agency and into the marketplace Advanced Aircraft Company mentioned in the Virginian Pilot! https://pilotonline.com/business/consumer/nasa-aims-to-get-its-technology-off-the-shelf-out/article_7e1e3f65-7e18-5582-be86-b036ac195817.html
- [Small Businesses, Big Results: Advanced Aircraft Company](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/small-businesses-big-results-advanced-aircraft-company/) - Advanced Aircraft Company featured in Coastal Virginia Business Magazine! Click Here to read the article.
- [Alley Watch Coverage of Xponential 2017 Features Advanced Aircraft Company](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/news/alley-watch-coverage-of-xponential-2017-features-advanced-aircraft-company/) - Advanced Aircraft Company's presence at Xponential 2017 was featured in an article by Alley Watch on emerging technologies. Click Here to read the article.

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- [Home](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/) - Double your revenue with the same pilot costs. Our long endurance VTOL UAS enables new missions. Perform 1,500 acre photogrammetry flights.
- [Team](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/team/) - Leadership TeamAaron FrankCEO & Co-FounderAaron Frank is a technology entrepreneur and strategic leader with a proven track record of building disruptive businesses in robotics, autonomous systems, and logistics. With over a decade of experience driving innovation in emerging markets, Aaron specializes in transforming complex technologies into scalable platforms that unlock new business models. As CEO
- [HAMR](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/hamr/) - Hybrid Advanced Multi-RotorEase of Use of a Multi-Rotor with the Flight Time of a Fixed WingENDURANCE AND POWER A maximum flight time of 3.5+ hours or a maximum payload capacity of 11 lbs. Unique Hybrid Electric Propulsion enables 6x increase in flight time over conventional battery powered multi-rotors. MOBILITY Highly mobile, with a small logistical
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- [Greased Lightning](https://advancedaircraftcompany.com/greased-lightning/) - NASA Licensed Technology The Greased Lightning UAS is under development and is not yet available. The Greased Lightning Paradigm Shift Greased Lightning is a true no compromise solution to the long endurance VTOL paradox, with the aerodynamic efficiency of a conventional fixed wing with full VTOL capability. Eliminates the requirement for additional ground support equipment like launch

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