Avionics
Drone Developer Destinus Acquires AI Pioneer Daedalean
Destinus has put plans for a hydrogen-powered hypersonic aircraft on hold
Daedalean's AI backed avionics
Daedalean is developing AI-based technology to deliver situational intelligence in the flight deck of existing crewed aircraft.

Drone developer Destinus has agreed to acquire artificial intelligence-backed avionics specialist Daedalean. The deal was announced on August 5 by the European companies with a reported cash-and-stock price tag of approximately $225 million when it closes by year-end.

Since 2016, Daedalean has been developing what it calls situational intelligence capability with AI-backed software supporting pilots with environmental awareness and navigation in GNSS-denied conditions. Destinus said this technology could be integrated with the Ruta, Hornet and Lord uncrewed air systems it is bringing to market for both the civil and defense sectors.

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