TCOM acquires Equinox Innovative Systems, a Columbia, Maryland-based manufacturer of multi-rotor unmanned aircraft, in a deal aimed at expanding the company's technology offering to include tethered and untethered drone systems. did.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but TCOM announced Tuesday that Equinox will offer a complementary suite of drone products designed for military operations, critical infrastructure inspection, telecommunications and emergency response.
Equinox drones can handle extreme weather conditions, extended flight times, heavy load lifting, and precision landings.
“Adding their expertise in radio frequency and systems engineering and electromechanical airframe integration not only complements our existing technology roadmap, but also enables us to deliver this cutting-edge innovation in a single operation. , which can help protect strategic areas around the planet,” said Ron Bendlin, President and CEO of TCOM.
Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, TCOM provides awareness tools designed to support applications such as critical infrastructure and military protection, remote warning and awareness, and maritime and border security. I am.