Abu Dhabi, UAE: – EDGE entity ANAVIA, a Swiss company specialising in advanced rotary-wing unmanned aerial systems (UAS), is expanding its European footprint and UAS prototyping capabilities through the launch of a new facility in Bilten, Switzerland.

The new facility, officially unveiled in August, marks ANAVIA’s second site, complementing its original hub in Näfels. This facility will serve as ANAVIA’s new headquarters (HQ) and dedicated R&D centre for next-generation unmanned helicopters, advancing the UAE’s and Europe’s capabilities in designing and delivering the latest technology in unmanned rotorcraft.

Jon Andri Jörg, Co-CEO and Founder, ANAVIA, said: “Our new HQ in Bilten is a testament to our commitment to delivering advanced unmanned aerial systems for defence, security, and civil applications. As Bilten becomes the nucleus for engineering activities and platform innovation, Näfels will serve as our centre for serial production, enabling us to scale with precision and agility.”

“Through this dual-hub model, we’re accelerating development cycles, strengthening collaboration with our partners, and advancing the future of autonomous rotorcraft systems,” Ishan Sahgal, Co-CEO of ANAVIA, added.

The facility is projected to create new jobs in the region, expanding the company’s combined workforce in Bilten and Näfels to over 100 employees, while contributing to the local economy and the aerospace knowledge ecosystem.

The latest project encompasses the development of the modular HT-750 heavy-lift unmanned helicopter. With an endurance of 15 hours, payload capacity of 750 kg, and a range of over 2,500 km, the HT-750 is designed to transport personnel or cargo via manual-assisted or fully autonomous flight.

For more information on the HT-100, HT-100 NAVAL and HT-750, visit: https://www.anavia.eu/