Tekever's AR5 drone took off and landed on the HMS Queen Elizabeth for the first time.
What happened
Tekever successfully conducted the first take-off and landing of its AR5 drone from the British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth. The event was part of the "Heavy Lift Challenge 3" military exercise, according to ECO and Executive Digest.
Details and quotes
The AR5 drone, operated by Tekever, took off from the company's operations center in Atouguia da Baleia, Portugal, and flew for about 90 minutes before landing on the aircraft carrier. It completed two take-offs and landings from the carrier's flight deck before returning to Portugal on a 120-minute flight, reported Executive Digest.
Tiago Nunes, Tekever's director of platforms, stated that this operation marks a significant step in integrating proven capabilities into naval operations, enhancing mission flexibility and operational reach. Captain-Lieutenant David Burton added that the operation provided valuable insights into how unmanned systems can support logistics and broader operational tasks in demanding maritime environments.
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Tekever currently has 38 open roles listed on devs.com.pt. The most requested technologies for these roles include Design (7), Data Science (6), and Python (3). The positions are primarily located in Leiria (20), with others in Lisbon (7) and Porto (2).
Sources
- eco.sapo.pt: Drone português da Tekever descola e aterra pela primeira vez num porta-aviões da Marinha britânica
- executivedigest.sapo.pt: Drone da Tekever realiza primeira descolagem de um porta-aviões a bordo do HMS Queen Elizabeth
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