UAE’s EDGE Group has confirmed the purchase of a 52% controlling interest in ANAVIA, a Swiss firm known for its expertise in creating versatile vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) systems weighing up to 750 kilograms and their associated capabilities.
This acquisition solidifies EDGE’s position as a leading player in this highly specialized field. ANAVIA manufactures cutting-edge unmanned helicopters for various applications, including surveillance, reconnaissance, inspection, mapping, and cargo transport, and seamlessly integrates them with EDGE’s comprehensive portfolio of air, land, and maritime capabilities. WAM reports that the group strongly commits to advancing autonomous systems.
Mansour AlMulla, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group stated, “The acquisition of a majority stake in ANAVIA is a significant move in EDGE’s strategy to enhance its advanced autonomous aerial vehicle capabilities as it rapidly expands its array of multi-domain systems, solutions, and its global export reach.”
“This agreement will enable us to leverage ANAVIA’s proven expertise in developing high-quality, technologically advanced unmanned helicopters, enhancing our existing range of autonomous aerial systems and benefiting from its well-established supply chains, ultimately establishing us as a market leader. It will also provide ANAVIA with the opportunity to capitalize on EDGE’s scale and the potential for further innovation across various relevant group areas.”
ANAVIA: Expert Team Pioneering Autonomous Aircraft Technology
ANAVIA is home to a highly skilled team of experts in the autonomous aircraft sector, covering composite materials, mechatronics, aircraft maintenance, flight testing, and software engineering.
Jon Andri Jörg, Founder and Co-CEO of ANAVIA, said, “Together with EDGE, we are poised to redefine the possibilities in this field and deliver ground-breaking solutions to meet the evolving demands of both military and civilian sectors, and there is great potential here. As we explore these synergies together and push the boundaries in our domain, we will continue to build on the unrivalled expertise which has seen ANAVIA grow rapidly as a leader in producing superior ‘Made in Switzerland’ autonomous aerial solutions.”
Ishan Sahgal, Founder and Co-CEO of ANAVIA, stated, “We are immensely proud of us forging this pioneering partnership and joining the EDGE family. It will enable us to collaborate on unmanned helicopter platforms, marking a significant milestone in autonomous aviation. It also reflects ANAVIA’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of technological innovation and revolutionising the future of unmanned helicopter systems.”
