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Blueflite Teams Up with Think Variant for Drone Manufacturing

October 17, 2024

Blueflite, a GENIUS NY winner recognized for its advanced drone platform, has partnered with Think Variant, a New York-based leader in high-precision manufacturing. This collaboration aims to ramp up production to meet the increasing demand for high-performance drones in both commercial and defense sectors.

Blueflite Teams Up with Think Variant for Drone Manufacturing
Blueflite and Think Variant (Image Credit: Think Variant)

Innovation in Drone Manufacturing

The partnership will leverage Think Variant’s cutting-edge additive manufacturing techniques to ensure efficient, high-quality drone production. Operations are set to begin at Think Variant’s facility in Upstate New York, positioning the region as a hub for high-tech manufacturing.

Frank Noppel, CEO of Blueflite, shared, “By collaborating with Think Variant, we’re able to meet the aerospace industry’s stringent standards while advancing technology in the growing drone space.”

Advanced Drone Capabilities

Blueflite’s innovative drone platform, designed for logistics and delivery, offers vertical take-off and landing, long-range flight, and substantial payload capacity. Their drones cater to diverse industries, including medical supply delivery, e-commerce, and defense applications.

Strengthening New York’s Role in the Drone Industry

Kara Jones, Director of GENIUS NY, emphasized, “The collaboration between Blueflite and Think Variant showcases how local innovation and global potential can align to drive the drone industry forward.”

Think Variant CEO Scott Antonacci added, “This partnership allows us to apply our expertise in high-precision manufacturing to the rapidly growing drone market. Central New York is becoming a significant hub for advanced drone manufacturing.”

Leading the Future of Drone Logistics

As market demand for scalable, high-performance drones continues to grow, Blueflite and Think Variant are setting new benchmarks in the industry. Together, they are creating innovative drone solutions from their Central New York base, with impacts that reach across the globe.

Source: unmannedsystemstechnology.com

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