Armenia to Export UAS to Denmark

Armenia will be exporting UAS to Denmark, Executive Director of Union of Information Technology Enterprises Karen Vardanyan told Novosti international press centre.

Armenia held its first ArmRobotics competition of UAS in June. Five teams participated in the competition and presented their aircraft that investigate territory, recognize signs, transfer images online, throw out loads of up to 300 grams and return them to the initial point.  One of the winners has already registered a company and produced the first commercial UAS, Vardanyan said.

According to a preliminary agreement, about 10 aircraft will be manufactured monthly and the aircraft will be used for agro explorations in Denmark and aerial survey of sown areas.

“It is a big step forward for Armenia, which will allow us entering the global UAS market and it is the first step to seek international partners to further develop the field”, Vardanyan said. Vardanyan also said that UAS produced in Armenia may be used for defence, for panorama video of highways and detection of traffic jams and violations in particular.

Some 55 robotics study groups have been organized by the Union in secondary schools throughout Armenia to boost technology development in the country.
The Union of Information Technology Enterprises of Armenia was established in 2000 for securing IT companies’ economic interests, boosting business and promoting studies in the area.  The Union currently unites several dozens of Armenian high and information technology companies.

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