Alpine 4 Holdings Inc said that it has successfully completed its US Air Force Phase 2 SBIR (small business innovation research) using Vayu's US-1 as an autonomous vehicle for the security of nuclear weapons.
The company said that the US-1 is moving to Phase 3 and can be sold sole source to the US Air Force as a result of the Phase 2 completion.
"We are very proud of our program team at Vayu and the 90th Missile Wing of the US Air Force,” said TK Eppley, Vayu's president.
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He added: “The US-1 is a world class leader in airtime, which has proven to a be a very valuable asset for the US Air Force. The successful completion of this Phase 2 SBIR, moving to Phase 3, allows Vayu to expand the US-1 for greater opportunities within the US Airforce and new contracts for our drone offerings."
Nathan Grier, lead operator of Vayu, shared that as the company moves into phase 3, “I feel proud to be part of a team working on a critical project of this magnitude. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the US Airforce and the development of future drone tech."
Based on the principles of synergy, innovation, drive, and excellence, Alpine 4 is focused on how the adaption of new technologies.
Alpine 4 is a NASDAQ traded conglomerate that acquires businesses that fit into its disruptive DSF business model of drivers, stabilizers, and facilitators.
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