Bengaluru, 25th February, 2025:
Sirinor AS,based in Stavanger, Norway with specialisation in developing electric propulsion systems and FloFly Technologies,India based Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) development company have entered into a MoU to design, develop, manufacture and integrate next-generation propulsion solutions for advanced drone platforms in India.
The partnership aims to integrate SiriNor’s cutting-edge electric and hybrid-electric propulsion technologies into FloFly’s high-payload, long-endurance UAV and UCAV systems, which are designed for defense, industrial, and surveillance applications. This collaboration fosters towards enhancing flight endurance, optimizing aerodynamics, and ensuring compliance with international regulatory standards.
Key highlights of the collaboration include:
● Development of electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems tailored for integration with Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) and UCAV drone platforms being developed by Flofly Technologies.
● Joint efforts to achieve certification, including Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) standards and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities.
● Testing and validation of propulsion systems to ensure optimal performance and efficiency leveraging Sirinor’s core expertise.
● Exploration of AI-driven flight controls, advanced sensor integration (such as LiDAR), and multi-payload configurations to boost operational capabilities led byFlofly Technologies.
● Market collaboration to promote and scale innovative UAV and UCAV solutions powered by SiriNor’s technology.
“SiriNor is excited to partner with FloFly Technologies to push the boundaries of what’s possible in UAV and UCAV propulsion,” said Ivar Vee Aune, CEO at SiriNor AS. “Our combined expertise will drive sustainable, high-performance solutions that meet the growing
demands of defense, industry, and surveillance missions.
“Co-Founder & CTO of FloFly Technologies, Arjun Saravana Muthu added, “This collaboration with SiriNor strengthens our commitment to delivering cutting edge, long-endurance drone systems. By leveraging their propulsion technology, we aim to set new benchmarks in efficiency, reliability, and operational range.”
Through this partnership,both the companies will look forward to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the global UAV and UCAV market aligning with the growing demand in the region and trajectory of technological evolution.