STERLING, Va. - Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) in Conshohocken, Pa., has launched AiRangerX, a fully certified and rapidly deployable version of its AiRanger system, designed to operate within the National Airspace System and internationally.
AiRangerX serves as a surrogate platform for the company’s AiRanger uncrewed aerial system (UAS), allowing government and commercial partners to conduct mission simulations, training, and system evaluations without the need for full system deployment. The platform includes AI-powered autonomy, long-range beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, advanced sensor integration, and real-time command and control capabilities.
"AiRangerX represents a breakthrough in how our customers and partners access and experience the AiRanger platform," said Chris Kluckhuhn, CEO of AATI. "With this surrogate system, we can now deliver complete demonstrations and mission capability evaluations in record time—anywhere on the globe."
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AATI officials said AiRangerX is intended for defense, homeland security, infrastructure monitoring, and emergency response applications. The system replicates the operational architecture of the flagship AiRanger UAS, providing users the ability to assess uncrewed aerial capabilities under real-world conditions.
The company said AiRangerX can be deployed globally within weeks, removing traditional barriers to system evaluation and adoption. Key features include live demonstrations of autonomy, command and control, and sensor integration. The system also enables interoperability testing with existing networks and mission workflows.
AiRangerX can simulate live data from electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR), thermal, radar, and other advanced payloads, allowing operators to evaluate operational effectiveness across a range of mission scenarios, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), border security, and disaster response.
