ABOUT ASCENT AEROSYSTEMS
THE GLOBAL LEADER IN COMPACT, AMERICAN-MADE,
ALL WEATHER UAVs
OUR STORY
Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems is the world’s only source for compact, high-performance coaxial unmanned aerial vehicles. Why? Because hardware and coaxial technology are hard.
Featuring a unique cylindrical form factor that is far more modular, portable, and durable than conventional multirotors and driven by a sophisticated coaxial propulsion technology, Ascent AeroSystems platforms are difficult to engineer, but nearly impossible to beat.
From the very beginning, company co-founders Peter Fuchs, and brothers Jon and Nate Merigner, were determined to design and manufacture products that would transform how small unmanned aerial vehicles are used.
Fueled by a collective passion for aviation and the outdoors, Ascent AeroSystems was founded in 2014 and today, Ascent does what no other American UAV OEM can: Designs and manufactures all-weather coaxial drones for commercial, industrial, public safety and defense markets.
Ascent’s coaxial UAVs outperform traditional quadcopter and multirotor aircraft on nearly every measure. With a technology advantage backed by science – the laws of physics and the laws of aerodynamics favor the coaxial – Ascent AeroSystems’ platforms are unlike any other uncrewed aerial vehicles in their class, making them ideally suited for mission-critical operations in even the toughest environments.
Ascent AeroSystems’ founders Jon Meringer, Nate Meringer, Peter Fuchs.
OUR MISSION
Ascent was founded on a clear vision – to become the Great American Drone Company – setting the global standard for mission-critical unmanned aerial systems and committed to supporting frontline soldiers, first responders, and industrial professionals with the rugged and versatile unmanned aerial systems they need to complete critical missions when it matters most.
OUR PRODUCT
Versatile by design and rooted in a Modular Open-System Approach to both hardware and software, Ascent AeroSystems platforms deliver unmatched payload flexibility. Aircraft grade, American made and certified secure, these innovative, high-performance UAVs are adaptable for nearly any application.
CREDIBLE, AIRCRAFT-GRADE MANUFACTURING
Ascent AeroSystems has been designing and manufacturing its unique, dual-use, aircraft-grade coaxial UAV platforms in the northeastern United States since its founding in 2014. Unlike many other Group 1 UAVs built and sold to consumer operators, Ascent platforms were designed for enterprise operations and purpose-built to perform complex missions in austere conditions reliably and repeatedly.
As demand for rugged, reliable American Made UAVs began to accelerate, company founders understood the importance of finding a partner that shared our same passion for aviation and our commitment to innovation. Perhaps most importantly, we wanted a partner that had the aviation manufacturing expertise that would allow us to scale production quickly and efficiently, without compromising the durability and quality Ascent Spirit and NX30 operators had come to rely on.
In April 2024, Ascent was acquired by Torrance, California-based Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a premier aerospace OEM with more than 50 years of vertically integrated, FAA-certified manufacturing experience and more than 14,000 type-certificated aircraft delivered to date.
Robinson Helicopter Company is renowned worldwide as a leader in reliability, quality manufacturing, and innovation. By combining Ascent’s legacy of UAV technology and R&D expertise with Robinson’s decades-long legacy of manufacturing excellence, Ascent operators can be confident that their UAV platforms are manufactured in an FAA-certified facility, with aircraft grade components, right here in the United States. Ascent AeroSystems is an independent, yet wholly owned subsidiary of Robinson Helicopter Company.
DESIGNED FOR INTEGRATORS
As the world’s only source for coaxial unmanned aerial vehicles, professional, commercial, government, and military customers worldwide have selected Ascent products as their sUAS platform of choice. Proven to outperform comparably sized quadcopter and multirotor platforms, Ascent’s modular, open-architecture aircraft are field upgradeable to support multiple missions in virtually any environment.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Ascent AeroSystems actively partners with local, state, and federal agencies as well as leading companies in the UAS industry. Our flexible, innovative coaxial UAVs are built to optimize the performance of the integrated capabilities, adding more value to the operator. Whether you make a unique payload or need a UAV to provide a service, collect data, or deliver products, a high-quality, purpose built UAV platform is essential to meeting your performance needs.
Focus on what you do best and let Ascent AeroSystems supply the airframe.
If you need a rugged, reliable platform to get your capability airborne, or the flexibility to meet endurance, portability, launch modality, or other requirements, trust in the laws of physics and laws of aerodynamics. Trust Ascent AeroSystems.
CAREERS
Ascent AeroSystems is one of the most innovative and exciting companies in the UAS industry. Our unique coaxial designs provide the most portable and durableUAV foundation for mission-critical operations in the most challenging environments. Interested in joining the team? Learn more about our culture and open positions and come let your career take flight with us!
COMPACT & MODULAR
Easy to bring exactly what’s needed, where it’s needed.
RUGGED & ALL-WEATHER
Dependable in extreme conditions
EFFICIENT & HIGH-PERFORMANCE
Fly farther, longer, faster and carry more
VERSATILE & ADAPTABLE
Support operations that simply aren’t possible with conventional airframes