Kite Aero acquires the assets of Swoop Aero, including the renowned Kite drone and Swoop's powerful drone operations software platform.

March 31 2025

Kite Aero has taken a significant step in the autonomous logistics industry by acquiring Swoop Aero’s key assets, including the renowned Kite drone and Swoop’s advanced drone operations software platform. With this acquisition, Kite Aero becomes the new benchmark in the sector, strengthening its leadership in autonomous delivery and critical supply chain management.

Swoop Aero pioneered the use of drones for autonomous delivery, with a special focus on the distribution of essential supplies for the healthcare sector. Kite Aero is proud to continue this legacy, expanding operations and ensuring safe, reliable, and scalable drone logistics globally.

The acquisition of Swoop Aero’s assets reinforces Kite Aero’s vision of transforming air mobility and freight delivery with cutting-edge technologies. Key highlights of this transaction include:

  • A leadership team with over 50 years of experience in the aerospace and unmanned drone industries.
  • The opening of its software and avionics platform to third-party integrations, facilitating new opportunities for collaboration and development.
  • An impressive operational track record with more than 36,000 completed flights and over 20,000 flight hours logged on its operating system.
  • A commitment to attracting former Swoop Aero talent and partners to drive growth and innovation in the industry.

With this acquisition, Kite Aero reaffirms its commitment to advancing drone technology and creating efficient and safe autonomous logistics solutions. The company will continue to develop innovative technologies and expand its impact across diverse industries, from healthcare to global trade and logistics.

The future of air mobility is rapidly evolving, and Kite Aero is positioned at the forefront of this revolution, leading the way to a new era in drone-based logistics.

Source and credits to Kite Aero

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