Delair Acquires Defunct Airware Assets
Delair, a supplier of commercial drone solutions, has announced an agreement to acquire the key assets of Airware, the once-upon-a-time developer of software analytics tools for drone-based data. The addition of Airware’s assets will expand Delair’s presence in the US, as well as in key industrial markets.
“The acquisition signals a new period of growth and product line expansion by Delair. With the integration of Airware’s complementary technology, we have significantly strengthened our position as the leading provider of drone-based business intelligence globally. This strategic development further enhances our offer which enables the digital transformation of enterprises in the key industries we serve.” – Cofounder and CEO of Delair, Michaël de Lagarde.
Founded in 2011 in California, Airware has developed a software offering and its cloud-based solution has been adopted by companies in the construction, mining and insurance industries.
Airware’s technology complements the product line from Delair, which has focused on end-to-end solutions since its inception in 2011, including fixed-wing drones, cloud-based data processing and analysis, local customer support and custom consulting services. In September 2018, Delair closed a round of B-Series financing with Intel Capital to accelerate the development of its software offering, and the Airware acquisition supports that strategy. The company, which now has more than 180 employees worldwide, supports customers in a wide range of industries such as mining, construction, energy, utilities, oil and gas, transportation, security and agriculture.
The agreement between the two companies includes a business continuity plan to ensure existing Airware customers and dealers receive world class support and service, as well as upgrades as needed.
“Airware played a pivotal role in enabling enterprises to leverage drone technology and powerful analytics to improve productivity, mitigate risks, and take workers out of harm’s way. As we looked for a partner, we were impressed by Delair’s vision and all the synergies that exist between our technologies and our views of the market. The drone industry is maturing fast and customers are now looking for comprehensive, end-to-end solutions. Airware’s advanced data management and data analysis tools will be highly complementary with Delair’s existing solutions. This will greatly benefit all our customers, who are using drone technologies to improve their operations. We are proud that our technology and much of our team lives on as part of the market leader, Delair.” – Airware CEO, Sasha Pesic.
