Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Piasecki Acquires Kaman's Kargo UAV Program
U.S. company says it will accelerate development of the 1,400-pound payload vehicle
Kaman Kargo UAV
Kaman has been working on the Kargo UAV since 2022 and is now selling the program to Piasecki Aircraft Corporation.

Piasecki Aircraft is adding Kaman Air Vehicles’ Kargo UAV to its helicopters and drones portfolio. On April 29, the U.S. manufacturer announced it is acquiring the program from Kaman without disclosing the financial terms, and said it will now accelerate development of the aircraft and have a production-ready vehicle built by late 2026.

Kaman has been working on the Kargo UAV since early 2022 for both commercial and military applications. As work has progressed, the company has increased its key performance targets to include a payload of up to 1,400 pounds, range of 1,100 nm, and a speed of up to 100 knots.