FLIR Systems, Inc. Acquires Norway-based UAS Manufacturer
Norway-based Prox Dynamics AS, a producer and manufacturer of nano-class UAS for military and para-military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications, has been acquired by FLIR Systems, Inc. FLIR Systems, Inc. acquired Prox Dynamics for $134 million dollars.
Upon the acquisition, President and CEO of FLIR Andy Teich expressed jubilation at welcoming Prox Dynamics underneath FLIR’s umbrella.
“We are excited to welcome the Prox Dynamics team to FLIR and look forward to working together to further advance this remarkable system capability,” Teich said in a press release.
When speaking about the impact that the acquisition will have on his company, Teich talked about how Prox Dynamics will add to FLIR’s objective of continuing to produce high performance unmanned systems.
“This acquisition adds a unique unmanned aerial systems capability to our portfolio. The Prox Dynamics team has created a highly-differentiated solution, incorporating our Lepton sensor, for advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance that fits well with our vision for growth for our Surveillance segment.”
One of the systems that FLIR will obtain after this acquisition is Prox’s ultra-small Black Hornet aerial sensor and its accompanying controller. The Black Hornet, which can fit into the palm of a person’s hand, is used by soldiers in the battlefield to enhance situational awareness, as well as mission planning. The Black Hornet can fly up to 25 minutes at line-of-sight distances of up to one mile.
