Commercial drone provider, Coptrz, has announced a partnership with Xer Technologies, a Swiss manufacturer of heavy-duty Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Under this partnership, Coptrz will become the exclusive distributor of the Xer X8 UAS in the UK, with a focus on marketing the drone for infrastructure inspection, surveillance, and search and rescue applications.
The Xer X8 boasts a flight time of two and a half hours with a payload capacity of 3 kg. It is capable of beyond-visible-line-of-sight operations and can carry up to 7kg, making it suitable for handling difficult weather conditions.
Gökmen Çetin, international sales manager for Xer, said:
“Working alongside Coptrz allows us to get quick access to the UK market through an experienced and competent partner. With Coptrz’ experience and its reputation as a leading provider of commercial drones, they meet the high requirements we put on our collaboration partners. Our collaboration will open up the UK market to Xer X8 and its heavy-duty design, long flight time and long range BVLOS operations.”
Paul Luen, CEO and founder of Coptrz, which has grown from 2016 start-up to a £27 million turnover business, added:
“As part of our 360º drone solution offering, we work hard to build the right partnerships, with the right manufacturers at the right time. The quality of drones offered by Xer is second to none and offer the opportunity for growth across UK and European markets. We are thrilled to be working with the team to capitalise on this growth potential and to further strengthen our reputation as being the UK’s home of the latest drone technology.”
With its expertise in the commercial drone industry, Coptrz aims to leverage its partnership with Xer Technologies to expand and solidify its position in the market. This collaboration will bring heavy-duty UAS technology to the UK, offering a reliable and efficient solution for various industries.
Source: Press Release