Abu Dhabi, UAE: Mira Aerospace, a global leader in High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology and a joint venture between Bayanat, a leading provider of AI-powered geospatial analytics, and UAVOS, a US-based developer and manufacturer of advanced unmanned systems, has announced the completion of a successful series of HAPS flights in the UAE. The success of these test flights reinforces the firm’s commitment to advancing the UAE’s aerospace industry and bolsters its international standing amongst other pioneering nations.

The aircraft, which launched from Abu Al Abyad Island in the UAE, flew at stratospheric altitude for several days during each mission while carrying an advanced Earth Observation payload. Throughout this period, apart from gathering valuable flight data, a variety of scenarios were tested to investigate the potential applications of use cases specific to Earth Observation and Environmental Monitoring.

Speaking about the latest achievement, Hasan Al Hosani, Managing Director of Bayanat and Chairman of Mira Aerospace, said, " As Bayanat completes its merger with Yahsat to evolve into Space42, Mira Aerospace’s advancements are pivotal to our vision. These successful HAPS flights mark a critical step forward, enabling us to not only gather more comprehensive data, but also to analyze and commercialize it through our AI-powered gIQ platform. This achievement propels us closer to realizing the UAE’s ambitious goals and reinforces our unwavering commitment to leading the future of aerospace innovation."

“As we soon become Space42, we are dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs that inspire progress and drive positive change on a global scale,” continued Al Hosani.

Khaled Al Marzouqi, CEO of Mira Aerospace, added: "The UAE’s ongoing quest to adopt cutting edge technologies will place the country on the global stage among industry leaders in space innovation and data diversity. The applications of unmanned systems will allow us to support vital sectors such as the environment, agriculture, energy, government and private sectors, among others."

HAPS technology, which has been cited by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as one of the top ten new technologies that will impact the world, has already made its mark across three continents. The successful flights from the UAE not only showcase the country’s growing expertise in high-tech aerospace solutions but also sets the stage for future breakthroughs in this space.

Mira Aerospace’s HAPS technology also provides long-duration, zero-carbon flights using high-efficiency solar panels for energy. This will serve as a sustainable, cost-effective solution for continuous Earth surface monitoring by collecting high-resolution data and communication services for uninhabited areas either as an independent network or via 4G and 5G service providers, with high flexibility in flight path control and direction. By bridging the gap between satellites and terrestrial systems, HAPS technology offers enhanced capabilities across extensive areas, enabling more precise and adaptable solutions for global challenges.

About Mira Aerospace

Mira Aerospace is a joint venture between Bayanat and UAVOS based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The company combines Bayanat’s unique Geospatial AI experience with UAVOS’ extensive expertise in developing unmanned solutions. The company is the global leader in High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology.

About Bayanat

Bayanat AI PLC, an ADX-listed public company whose majority shareholder is G42, provides comprehensive world-class AI-powered geospatial solutions to a growing number of sectors such as Government Services, Environment, Energy & Resources, Smart Cities, and Transportation. Its offering includes topographic, hydrographic, and aeronautical products and charts, as well as spatial data surveying, analysis, management, modeling, visualization, and cartography services. Bayanat’s solutions harness vast amounts of premium and unique data from a range of sources, including Satellites, High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS), and Earth Observation powered by AI to drive geospatial intelligence (gIQ).

Note

Subject to obtaining regulatory and other relevant approvals, Bayanat AI PLC is in the process of merging with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat). The proposed merger aims to create an AI-powered space technology champion in the MENA region with global reach. Bayanat and Yahsat will continue to operate independently until regulatory approvals are received and the merger is effective, which is expected to take place in H2 2024. Visit the merger microsite for more information: www.asharedambition.com 

About UAVOS

UAVOS is a developer and manufacturer of security, and commercial solutions based on advanced Unmanned Systems with an international investor base. UAVOS technology, products, and tailored services include multi-role UAVs, unique proprietary autopilots, advanced communication systems, UAV components, and experiential training.

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