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Kite Aero

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kite.aero

Builds the KITE fixed-wing VTOL cargo drone (240 km one-way with 2.5 kg; 4 kg max payload) and AXIOM, a cloud flight-operations system and digital twin. Formed in 2025 from the acquired assets of Swoop Aero; reports 41,000+ autonomous flights and 20,000 flight hours. Drone Solutions International received CAAZ BVLOS approval (2026-09-21) to operate KITE for medical logistics in Zimbabwe. Registered tier rests on that operator deployment; commercial routine ops were described as 'expected'.

HeadquartersMelbourne, AU
Founded2025
Corporate fundingNot disclosed
TeamNot listed
Deployments4
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StagePrivate (undisclosed)
FoundersPhilip van der Burg (Co-Founder & CEO)
Regions servedAU, ZW
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-10-13
XNot listed
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinelogistics

KITE

  • 240 km one-way range with 2.5 kg payload; 4 kg max

    Fixed-wing VTOL cargo UAS

    Claim source
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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2026-09-21Drone Solutions Internationalmedical logistics (health facilities to central labs)ZWNot disclosedAnnouncement
2024-06-17The Luke Commission (Eswatini)healthcare / medical drone networkSZNot disclosedAnnouncement
2024-05-22Mid-America Transplant (with Valkyrie UAS Solutions)organ-donor blood sample transportUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2023-11-09MedLife (with Skyy Network)healthcare lab-sample logisticsRO3Announcement
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-09-21CAAZ approves BVLOS medical drone deliveries in Zimbabwe using KITE aircraft (Drone Solutions International)DRONELIFE
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Source ledger

4 unique public sources

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BVLOS Medical Drone Deliveries Approved in ZimbabweDRONELIFE
02
Eswatini launches first medical drone networkDroneLife · retrieved 2026-10-13
03
Organ Transplant Agency in St. Louis Eyes Drones for Faster Blood Sample TransportDroneXL · retrieved 2026-10-13
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MedLife to Transport Lab Samples with DronesUnmanned Systems Technology · retrieved 2026-10-13