Delair has announced that it is acquiring the “key assets” of Airware, which develops “innovative software analytics tools” for UAS-based data.

Delair says that the acquisition will result in it getting “leading edge technology assets,” including a proven software offering, a highly skilled engineering and customer success team in Paris, and an installed base of customers and dealers across the world.

Ultimately, Delair’s acquisition will not only accelerate its global growth, but it will also broaden its end-to-end technology for the commercial UAS market, according to the company.

“The acquisition signals a new period of growth and product line expansion by Delair,” says Michaël de Lagarde, co-founder and CEO of 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.”

Delair says that it will expand its presence in the United States and key industrial markets thanks to the addition of Airware’s assets. Besides developing a successful software offering, Airware’s cloud-based technology has also been adopted by large companies in the construction, mining and insurance industries.

Airware—and previously Redbird—developed its technology along with Caterpillar, a construction machinery and equipment company. Delair notes that Caterpillar dealers covering more than 50 countries have provided the Airware software to their customers to improve productivity and safety on mines, quarries, and construction sites.

According to Delair, Airware’s technology complements its product line, which according to Delair is recognized as a pioneer in commercial UAS technologies, especially for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. Since its launch in 2011, Delair has focused on end-to-end technologies, including fixed-wing UAS, cloud-based data processing and analysis, local customer support and custom consulting services.

Just last month, Delair closed a round of B-Series financing with Intel Capital to accelerate the development of its software offering. The company says that the Airware acquisition supports that strategy.

Delair supports customers in a variety of industries, including but not limited to, mining, construction and oil and gas.

Additionally, the agreement between Delair and Airware includes a “business continuity plan” to make sure that Airware customers and dealers not only receive world class support and service, but upgrades as needed.

“The drone industry is maturing fast and customers are now looking for comprehensive, end-to-end solutions,” explains Sasha Pesic, CEO of Airware.

“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.”