On August 9, 2024, Scanway S.A. entered a letter of intent with Flytronic S.A, a leading Polish entity in the production of unmanned platforms and a subsidiary of WB Group. The purpose of the collaboration is the development of specialized optoelectronic solutions. The agreement also provides for cooperation in the area of training and mutual education in this field. Following the PIAST space project, carried out for the Polish Ministry of National Defense (MON) in cooperation with, among others, the Polish Technical Academy, this is another initiative of Scanway aimed at increasing its presence in the promising defense sector.
“Cooperation with Flytronic from the WB Group is particularly important because it opens our company to a new market related to defense products. We believe that the signed letter of intent with such an experienced company in the defense sector will allow for the development of high-quality products. As Scanway, from the beginning of our activity, we wanted to create useful, practical, and necessary technologies, and today, in these particular times, the development of national competences and technologies allowing for gaining an advantage in the arena of armed conflicts is important. We want our cooperation to translate into products that can strengthen native and allied troops and increase the competitiveness of the Polish defense sector on the international arena. We believe that our experience in the industrial and space sector, which is one of the most difficult engineering technological sectors, will allow for the delivery of solutions at the highest level giving us and allies a significant advantage.” – comments Jędrzej Kowalewski, CEO of Scanway S.A.
In the letter of intent concluded by Flytronic and Scanway, several forms of cooperation in the field of optoelectronic system development were mentioned. These include the implementation of joint research and development projects, data exchange, the organization of comprehensive testing campaigns and joint workshops, and consulting in the development of solutions meeting the requirements of the defense sector.
Flytronic S.A. is a leading Polish center developing and producing unmanned aerial platforms. The research and development work carried out in the company in the field of electronics, computer science, and aviation mechanics are characterized by world-class innovation. The company conducts extensive research and development activities and retains its position as a leader in the Polish and international market. Flytronic S.A. prides itself on the quality of its products, validated by ISO/AQAP certificates, and its rapid development has been honored with the Gliwicki Lw award.
Flytronic S.A.’s flagship product is FLYEYE – an unmanned aerial system (UAS) of the mini class, used for, among others, image reconnaissance missions and support of uniformed services operations.
“Flytronic S.A. is part of the WB capital group, the largest private Polish manufacturer operating in the defense industry. WB GROUP is constantly developing and has plans to expand its offer with unmanned systems of increasing complexity. I hope that cooperation with Scanway will result in a synergy effect and contribute to the development of technologies related to unmanned platforms.”– says Dawid Bielecki, Board Member of Flytronic S.A.
WB GROUP is one of the largest Polish technology conglomerates, specializing in the design and manufacture of solutions in the defense and civil sectors. The group consists of companies offering comprehensive solutions in the field of communications systems, unmanned aerial, land, and sea systems, as well as modern combat management systems. Thanks to state-of-the-art research and development infrastructure, WB GROUP introduces innovative products to the market that meet the highest quality and reliability standards.
Scanway develops and commercializes two lines of business: products for the space sector (optical instruments for Earth observation and satellite self-diagnostics) and for industry (vision systems). Thanks to the STAR VIBE mission and the launch of the satellite equipped with a vision system and optical telescope designed and produced by the company’s laboratories, Scanway obtained ‘flight heritage’ – it confirmed the reliability and functionality of its solutions in space conditions. The company is developing cooperation with, among others, the European Space Agency and private companies developing Earth observation satellite constellations. Scanway also supplies telescopes and cameras to the PIAST constellation carried out at the request of the Ministry of National Defense.
Source: https://managerplus.pl/po-sukcesie-kosmicznym-scanway-stawia-na-obronnosc-wspolpraca-z-flytronic-to-kolejny-krok-76717
