AeroVironment has added Hoverfly Technologies’ tethered unmanned aerial systems to its AV_Halo Command software platform, creating a unified interface that lets operators control Hoverfly’s persistent, 200‑foot “eye‑in‑the‑sky” drones alongside more than 20 other uncrewed systems. The integration, completed after months of joint software development and testing, allows the same command and control workflow to be used for both Hoverfly’s tethered platforms and AeroVironment’s existing line of tactical drones.
The new capability gives warfighters a single, common picture of the battlespace while preserving the autonomy and data‑fusion strengths of AV_Halo. Hoverfly’s tethered drones provide continuous ISR coverage and real‑time video feeds, and the AV_Halo platform’s KINESIS architecture enables distributed control across the tactical network. Together, the systems support multi‑domain operations by linking air, land, and cyber assets in a seamless command environment.
Strategically, the integration positions AeroVironment to capture a larger share of the multi‑domain warfare market. By expanding the AV_Halo ecosystem, the company strengthens its value proposition to defense customers who demand interoperable, software‑centric solutions. The move also complements the company’s recent BlueHalo acquisition, which added counter‑UAS, directed‑energy, and electronic‑warfare capabilities, further broadening the platform’s appeal across the defense supply chain.
"In today’s rapidly evolving operational environment, the advantage goes to those who can understand faster and prepare smarter," said Wahid Nawabi, AV Chairman, President, and CEO. "The open‑architecture design of AV_Halo, now extended to include Hoverfly’s tethered drones, gives warfighters a single, common picture of the battlespace and the ability to distribute control of assets across the tactical network," added Scott Bowman, AV Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Global Engineering.
Looking ahead, AeroVironment plans to continue expanding AV_Halo with autonomous mission agents, advanced simulation environments, and enhanced airspace deconfliction tools. The integration of Hoverfly’s persistent surveillance capability is a key step in that roadmap, reinforcing the company’s strategy to become a prime contractor in autonomous systems and related technologies.
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