“…Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC), a developer of long-endurance hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft systems designed for a wide range of commercial, defense and public safety applications, has announced the launch of its Hybrid Advanced Multirotor Unmanned Aircraft System (HAMR).

The company also announces its latest round of funding, led by Shenandoah Valley Angel Investors.

AAC’s highly versatile designs incorporate a multi-rotor configuration with a hybrid gas-electric propulsion system for extended endurance and multiple, simultaneous payload capabilities. The company was founded in 2017 by Bill Fredericks, a former NASA aerospace engineer and US Marine Corps veteran.

“After four years of development, testing and validation, we are proud to announce our entry into the unmanned systems market with HAMR,”

said Bill Fredericks, founder and CEO of AAC.

“Our high-performance gas-electric hybrid propulsion system and aerodynamic airframe designs enable long-endurance operations.  This provides a significant competitive advantage to our customers by doubling the productivity of their pilots…”