Advanced Aircraft Company

Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC) is a veteran-owned and operated startup founded in 2017 and located in Hampton, Virginia. Specializing in the development and manufacturing of hybrid fuel-electric unmanned aircraft systems for defense applications, AAC prides itself on creating innovative aircraft solutions for the modern age.

AAC's flagship product, the HAMR (Hybrid Advanced Multi-Rotor) UAS, is a long-endurance multi-rotor drone designed for extended flights with a 4-pound payload. Additionally, the company is working on its future product, the Greased Lightning UAS, which is a next-generation aircraft with improved technology licensed from NASA. This upgraded version is projected to have a remarkable flight endurance of 19 hours with a 5-pound payload, capable of taking off and landing without launch and recovery equipment.

Having secured a $500.00K Venture Round investment on 10 June 2024, AAC's focus on tilt-wing distributed electric propulsion uncrewed aircraft systems has garnered attention and support from investors. Furthermore, the company's commitment to ISO AS9100 production standards, line replaceable components for rapid servicing, and portable launch capabilities without the need for infrastructure, demonstrates a strong positioning in the Drones, Government and Military, Manufacturing, Robotics, and Space industries.