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  • RapidFlight Looks to Advance UAS Development via Local Motors IP Portfolio Acquisition - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    RapidFlight Looks to Advance UAS Development via Local Motors IP Portfolio Acquisition

    Unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer RapidFlight has acquired the intellectual property portfolio of the now-defunct motor vehicle company Local Motors in a push to incorporate 3D printing and additive manufacturing techniques into its production line. The acquisition provides RapidFlight with access to Local Motors’ patents, designs and engineering expertise to accelerate the production of aircraft systems […] More

  • Jean-Charles Lede Assumes Post as RapidFlight CTO - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Jean-Charles Lede Assumes Post as RapidFlight CTO

    Jean-Charles Lede, former autonomy technical adviser at the Air Force Research Laboratory, was appointed as chief technology officer at unmanned aircraft manufacturer RapidFlight. In his new role, Lede will head RapidFlight’s research and development activities, including engineering, prototype manufacturing, flight operations, project management and intellectual property development, the Manassas, Virginia-headquartered company said Monday.  Prior to […] More