REACH FOR THE SKY wait and see the success of the technology first and then adopt later . Part of the way that Airware has been so successful is through having the right likeminded and talented people working for the business to really take the company further and further . Recruiting these people hasn ’ t been an issue for Downey .
“ This is a technology that excites people . We ’ ve all dreamed as kids of developing robots and flying our own technologies and Airware has been the perfect platform to realise those dreams ,”
The mining industry has proved to be one of the more competitive markets in commercial drone technology . Airware entered this industry knowing full well of the various technology players already in the market . What convinced Downey to do so was the company ’ s understanding of large enterprises and what enterprises expect – a complete solution .
“ Airware , via the acquisition of Redbird , is the most complete solution of this vertical ,” he says .
As a demonstration of the key role that Airware will play in the industry , Downey and a number of representatives recently attended MINExpo 2016 . This represented a great opportunity for the company to meet with existing clients , network with potential clients and learn more about the industry .
One such client was Caterpillar , which has been working with Redbird ( now Airware ) on drone solutions and has announced plans to extend an already existing agreement with the company .
For Downey , attending events and tradeshows such as this calls back to the very notion of what started Airware in the first place , for it was at an event that Downey first understood and noted the “ missing key ” for technology was drone solutions in the industry .
Fresh into the mining industry , the only way is up for Airware and Downey is excited for what the future holds .
“ It ’ s an exciting industry , one of constant innovation all of the time . It ’ s an environment that I am very passionate about , so the ability to combine this with aviation through Airware is an opportunity that I am thrilled to have , to pursue and to really push forward .”
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