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Strat Aero working on international expansion

Published: 09:36 16 May 2016 BST

Perran Bonner, a director at unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) service specialist Strat Aero PLC (LON:AERO), says the sector is a “very exciting” industry to work in.  

“We are less about manufacturing and more about physically using them (drones) to provide survey inspections,” he says.

The company mainly works in the flood defence sector, and is currently working on one of the largest river networks in the UK, Bonner says, adding that it is looking to increase its footprint internationally.

The company also provides drone consultancy and training services, teaching others to operate UAVs, and this, Bonner says, gives Strat Aero more potential partners for its services in the long-term.

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