Tekever acquires Flowcopter to integrate hydraulic propulsion into AR6 heavy-lift UAS
Portugal-based UAS builder Tekever acquired Scottish aerospace company Flowcopter, integrating its digital hydraulic transmission technology into the new AR6 heavy-lift UAS, unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2026. The AR6 can lift 200kg over 500km for military and civilian missions. Production begins by end of 2026 at Tekever’s Swindon facility, part of the £400m OVERMATCH programme. Flowcopter’s Edinburgh engineering presence will be preserved under the Tekever brand.
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Tekever acquires Flowcopter following AR6 reveal
Portugal's leading unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) builder, Tekever, has acquired Scotland-based Flowcopter, according to a press release dated 1 September. The acquisition was reported by Airforce Technology. The news follows Tekever's recent reveal of its AR6 drone. The deal expands Tekever's capabilities in the UAS sector, bringing Flowcopter's technology and expertise under its umbrella. No financial details of the acquisition were disclosed in the brief announcement. The move signals continued consolidation in the European drone industry as companies seek to enhance their product offerings and competitive positions.
Tekever acquires Flowcopter to harness hydraulic propulsion for heavy-lift UAS
Portugal's leading UAS builder, Tekever, has acquired Scotland's Flowcopter, a close supplier in its component supply chain, according to a 1 September press release. The acquisition brings Flowcopter's digital hydraulic transmission technology under Tekever's control as the company brings its latest AR6 heavy-lift UAS to market. The AR6 system, first unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2026, relies on this novel propulsion system, which Tekever claims provides greater payload capacity, longer range, and reliable performance beyond the limitations of other heavy-lift eVTOL quadcopter systems. The AR6 family is designed to lift 200kg over 500km for military use cases including casualty evacuation, forward logistics, and combat wingman concepts, as well as civilian missions such as offshore operations, medical support, search and rescue, and disaster relief. Production is scheduled to begin by the end of 2026 at Tekever's Swindon facility. The acquisition is part of Tekever's OVERMATCH, a £400m investment programme expanding sovereign autonomy capabilities in the UK, and will preserve Flowcopter's engineering presence in Edinburgh under the Tekever brand.
Tekever acquires Flowcopter following AR6 reveal
Portugal's leading unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) builder, Tekever, has acquired Scotland-based Flowcopter, according to a press release dated 1 September. The acquisition follows the reveal of Tekever's AR6, a new unmanned aerial vehicle. The deal expands Tekever's capabilities in the UAS sector, particularly in maritime and naval technology applications. Flowcopter, known for its heavy-lift drone technology, will integrate into Tekever's operations, strengthening the company's position in the European and global drone market. The announcement was reported by Naval Technology, a defense and naval industry news outlet. The acquisition highlights ongoing consolidation in the drone industry and Tekever's strategic growth in the defense and commercial UAS space.
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Tekever acquires Flowcopter to harness hydraulic propulsion for new AR6 heavy-lift UAS
Portugal's leading UAS builder, Tekever, has acquired Scottish aerospace company Flowcopter, as announced in a 1 September press release. The acquisition aims to integrate Flowcopter's digital hydraulic transmission technology into Tekever's new AR6 heavy-lift uncrewed aerial system (UAS), which was first unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2026. The AR6 is designed to overcome limitations of existing eVTOL quadcopter systems, offering greater payload capacity (200kg over 500km) and longer range. Production is scheduled to begin by the end of 2026 at Tekever's Swindon facility. The move is part of Tekever's OVERMATCH programme, a £400m investment to expand sovereign autonomy capabilities in the UK. Military applications for the AR6 include casualty evacuation, forward logistics, and combat wingman concepts such as the UK Apache teaming under Project Nyx. Flowcopter's engineering presence in Edinburgh will be preserved under the Tekever brand.
Tekever acquires Flowcopter to harness hydraulic propulsion for AR6 heavy-lift UAS
Portugal's leading UAS builder, Tekever, has acquired Scotland's Flowcopter, a close supplier in its component supply chain, according to a 1 September press release. The acquisition brings Flowcopter's digital hydraulic transmission technology under Tekever's control as the company brings its latest AR6 system to market. The AR6 heavy-lift UAS was first unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2026, where a scale model was displayed. The novel propulsion architecture provides greater payload capacity, longer range, and reliable performance beyond limitations of other heavy-lift eVTOL quadcopter systems. Production is scheduled to begin by the end of this year at Tekever's Swindon facility. The AR6 family can lift 200kg over 500km, with military use cases including casualty evacuation, forward logistics, and combat wingman concepts such as the UK Apache teaming concept under Project Nyx. The acquisition is part of Tekever's OVERMATCH, a £400m investment programme expanding sovereign autonomy capabilities in the UK, and will preserve Flowcopter's engineering presence in Edinburgh under the Tekever brand.