UAV Corp. to Launch Inflation Test of SA-70 Airship This Week—A Gateway to High-Value Government and Defense Contracts

Rhea-AI Summary

UAV Corp. (OTC: UMAV) announced a scheduled inflation test of its DART SA-70 airship on April 24, 2025, at their Wewahitchka facility. This test marks a important step before weight balance and flight readiness tests planned for May/June 2025.

The DART SA-70 (Detachable Airship Retractable Tether) is an unmanned aerial vehicle designed for FEMA disaster relief, public safety, defense, and long-range communications. Key features include:

• Tethered operations up to 3,000 feet MSL
• Untethered flight capability up to 10,000 feet MSL
• Modular avionics with dual-drone launch APOD systems
• Four Rotax 912is engines with plans for hybrid-electric/hydrogen fuel cell systems

The closed event will host local government officials, compliance teams, and industry stakeholders, while also serving as an operational training opportunity for new hires.

Positive

• Company positioned to execute on over $500M in strategic LOIs
• Advanced towards Phase I flight testing with Special Airworthiness Certificate
• Product developed based on feedback from major potential customers (FEMA, Homeland Security, Naval Warfare Center, CBP)

Negative

• Product still in testing phase with no current revenue generation
• Future engine transition plans may require additional development and costs

Milestone Event Signals Readiness for Phase I Testing and Positions UAV Corp. to Execute on Over $500M in Strategic LOIs

WEWAHITCHKA, Fla., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UAV Corp. (OTC: UMAV) announced today that its subsidiary, Skyborne Technology, will conduct a scheduled inflation test of its DART SA-70 airship on April 24, 2025, at the company’s Wewahitchka facility. This is a critical step in final system integration before weight balance and flight readiness tests projected to commence in May/June 2025.

The DART SA-70—short for Detachable Airship Retractable Tether—is a groundbreaking lighter-than-air (LTA) unmanned aerial vehicle designed for FEMA disaster relief, public safety, defense, and long-range communications. Built with modular avionics and equipped with a dual-drone launch APOD systems, the SA-70 is capable of tethered operations up to 3,000 feet MSL and untethered flight at altitudes reaching 10,000 feet MSL.

The April 24 event will be closed to the public, with select local government officials, members of UAV Corp.’s legal and compliance teams, and key industry stakeholders in attendance. In tandem with the test, UAV Corp. will conduct operational training for new hires as the company accelerates its transition into full test phase operations.

“This inflation test is a pivotal moment not just for engineering validation, but for the many mission-critical roles the SA-70 is built to support,” said Michael Lawson, CEO of UAV Corp. “From disaster zones to defense corridors, the SA-70 represents a new class of aerial resilience and intelligence.”

The DART SA-70’s advanced design includes a modular APOD flight deck, tether-control systems, and initial propulsion via four Rotax 912is engines, with future plans to transition to hybrid-electric or hydrogen fuel cell systems. Built to meet feedback from FEMA, Homeland Security, Naval Warfare Center, and Customs & Border Protection, the SA-70 will be registered under a Special Airworthiness Certificate as it enters Phase I flight testing.

About UAV Corp. 

UAV Corp. (OTC: UMAV) is a Wyoming-based innovator in advanced aerial systems, delivering cutting-edge solutions for defense, logistics, and emergency response. With a focus on growth and technological leadership, UAV Corp. is committed to creating shareholder value and pursuing a Nasdaq uplisting.

Michael Lawson, CEO
mlawson@uavcorp.net | (877) 425-1066
115 County Road 381, Wewahitchka, FL 32465
www.uavcorp.net 

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FAQ

When is UAV Corp. (UMAV) conducting the DART SA-70 airship inflation test?

UAV Corp. is conducting the DART SA-70 airship inflation test on April 24, 2025, at their Wewahitchka facility.

What are the operational capabilities of UMAV's DART SA-70 airship?

The DART SA-70 can operate in tethered mode up to 3,000 feet MSL and untethered flight up to 10,000 feet MSL, featuring dual-drone launch systems and modular avionics.

What is the timeline for UMAV's DART SA-70 flight readiness testing?

Weight balance and flight readiness tests are projected to commence in May/June 2025, following the April inflation test.

What markets is UMAV targeting with the DART SA-70 airship?

The DART SA-70 is designed for FEMA disaster relief, public safety, defense, and long-range communications applications.