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Drone Aviation Delivers Surveillance equipment To REF

Defense Daily Staff

Monday, August 25th, 2014

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Drone Aviation Delivers Surveillance equipment To REF

Blimp In A Box Photo: Drone Aviation Corp.

Drone Aviation Corp. (DAC), Monday said it delivered specialized surveillance equipment-- advanced optics systems--to support the Army Rapid Equipping Force (REF). DAC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Drone Aviation Holding Corp. (DRNE), a developer of specialized tethered drones and lighter-than-air aerostats. "Drone Aviation is honored to have been selected again to provide our government customers with specialized equipment to support their surveillance objectives," said Felicia Hess, CEO of Drone Holding Aviation Corp. "Our systems leverage aerostat technology to elevate…

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