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Swift Engineering, originally a race-car design company, is a growing engineering company in the unmanned air and underwater vehicle space. They were founded in San Clemente, California and have become a major player in crafting autonomous systems for projects nationally and internationally. In fact, Swift has developed technologies that have been used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Air Force Research … [Read more...] about Swift’s Marine Sensing Solutions

Many years ago, as a young newspaperman, I received a plum assignment to retrace Charles Lindbergh’s trans-Atlantic flight. Rather than shivering in the Spirit of St. Louis monoplane, I flew the Atlantic in the Mach Two comfort of the Concorde. Eating lobster at a near-stratospheric 60,000 feet, I squinted at the curvature of the earth. The quest to soar toward the sun dates back to mythology. But during 2020, an increasing number of lightweight unmanned vehicles have explored paths toward … [Read more...] about HAPS/HALE: Seeking Solar’s Sweet Spot

Receiving Both NASA’s Airworthiness Certification and the FAA’s Certificate of Authorization SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In partnership with NASA's Ames Research Center, Swift Engineering's high altitude long endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial system, completed its maiden flight. The only US-made platform in its class, Swift's flight team, performed a full-system check, validating the vehicle's configuration for high-altitude continuous surveillance missions. Through the … [Read more...] about American Made Swift High-Altitude-Long-Endurance UAS Completes Landmark First Flight

The Program Will Support Bahamas Ministry of National Security, Law Enforcement, Immigration and Customs Swift Tactical Systems, a subsidiary of Swift Engineering, won a $17 Million contract to provide Bahamas government agencies and ministries with a comprehensive Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program. The multi-agency drone program includes the purchase of 55 short and medium-range drones, immediate surveillance capabilities, training and support, and the establishment of a … [Read more...] about Swift Tactical Systems Lands $17M National Drone and Services Contract

Swift Engineering is selected to be the key partner for the airframe design and build of the Sikorsky Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competitive prototype.  "We are proud to highlight Swift Engineering as one of our flagship, non-traditional defense contractors, providing design and construction of the fuselage for the FARA CP," said Tim Malia, Sikorsky's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Director. "Swift utilizes cutting-edge engineering, and composite fabrication … [Read more...] about Swift Engineering Selected for the Design and Construction of FARA Airframe for Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company

Conducting 98 Day and Night Missions, Providing Real-Time Situational Maps to Key Officials The Government of Bahamas recently engaged Swift Engineering's Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team to support the country's post-hurricane relief efforts. Following the Category 5 Hurricane that caused damage along with parts of its archipelago, the government engaged Swift to conduct 98 day and night mapping missions over two weeks. The team utilized its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to gather fast, … [Read more...] about Swift UAV Services Team Assists Bahamian Ministry Support Efforts