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Your Mission is
Our Mission

Long-Range Drones, Engineered for Performance and Value 

Founded in 2014

Operated in > 55 Countries

Designed and Built in Austin, Texas

Tailored to Your Use Case

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Who We Are 

At Applied Aeronautics, we drive innovation in aircraft development and engineering - pairing cutting-edge design with cost-effective manufacturing for clients worldwide. Our flagship Albatross UAV, launched in 2014, is a long-range fixed-wing drone designed to be the most efficient, affordable, and scalable Group 2 UAS on the market. Fully autonomous from takeoff to landing, it integrates with intuitive, waypoint-based flight planning software for easy mission planning, real-time progress tracking, and quick results analysis from your base station. Operating on every continent, our drones are trusted by governments, defense contractors, research institutions, and commercial operators alike.

The Albatross UAV

Bespoke
Service

200 KM Range
Fully Autonomous
NDAA 
Compliant
4 Hour Flight
Time
9.5 lb Payload Capacity
$2000 
Base Price

Bespoke
Service

NDAA 
Compliant

NDAA 
Compliant

Purpose Built for Your Mission

The Albatross UAV is a modular, custom-built drone platform that harnesses open-source flight software and advanced communications (including IP-based and LTE) for flexible ground control. With seamless integration for EO/IR, multispectral, and HD video payloads, the Albatross delivers mission-ready performance for a wide range of aerial operations.

Endless Payloads

We offer a range of payloads for any mission profile. Whether for surveying, surveillance, or asset inspections, our offerings ensure you achieve your mission objectives efficiently. 

Mission Ready Comms

We offer custom communication packages tailored to your specific needs, including LTE, IP links, and direct RF links, ensuring optimal connectivity while in flight.

Tailored Support

You can confidently rely on our professional support team to assist you at every step of the way, offering expert guidance and comprehensive technical support.

The Applications Are Endless

Our Partners 

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