The company was one of the highlights of LAAD, the largest Defense and Security fair in Latin America, which took place in Rio de Janeiro
Akaer, always seeking new knowledge and technologies, obtained from FINEP (Financier of Studies and Projects) the approval of a subsidy for the development of an unmanned aircraft (UAV) with hybrid propulsion based on hydrogen. At the time the project was named AKR-H2.
Figure: Akar-H2 landing on the Esplanada in Brasilia
The innovative and unique project in the country will allow Akaer to work on a prototype for the development of a small eVTOL UAV. The objective is to demonstrate the technical viability of a cargo transport aircraft using clean energy propulsion. It is also Akaer ‘s focus to evaluate the hybrid propulsion alternative through an ethanol generator. This part of the project, however, is awaiting a source of funding.
Based on the technology that will be developed with the AKR-H2 project, Akaer intends to develop a family of unmanned aircraft for cargo transport, focused on civil use, but which could also serve for other applications such as humanitarian and military.
Headquartered in the municipality of São José dos Campos, in São Paulo, Brazil, and commercial offices in Turkey and Portugal, Akaer has more than three decades of experience in the development of cutting-edge technologies for the Defense, Aerospace and Industry 4.0 sectors, with clients in Brazil and abroad.
What’s New at LAAD
Between April 11 and 14, 2023, the Brazilian company Akaer participated in LAAD, the most important Defense and Security fair in Latin America, which took place in Rio de Janeiro. Akaer took its main products and many novelties to the fair.
Among the products highlighted were the “Cascavel” armored combat vehicle modernization program; the modernization of the wings of the “P3-A Orion” aircraft of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), and the “3UCAM” camera for nanosatellites that is installed on the VCUB satellite and is expected to be launched in the coming months. The company also intends to present the OLHAR thermal imaging monocle; the IRSA, which is the infra-red sensor set that equips the Ar-Ar A-DARTER missile, in addition to other important products for the defense sector.
“We are excited about our participation in LAAD. We have prepared a large portfolio of products, services and technologies that are already part of the international defense market, in addition to launches that stand out for their innovation”, stresses Akaer CEO, Cesar Silva.
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