VIDEO: Topcon to distribute the Ascending Technologies’s Falcon 8

August 11, 2015
342 Topcon Positioning Group has agreed a partnership with Ascending Technologies to brand and distribute its rotary-wing unmanned aerial system (UAS).

The agreement gives Topcon exclusive distribution of Ascending’s AscTec Falcon 8 unmanned aerial system (UAS), as well as the GeoEXPERT and the InspectionPRO sensing and feature packages.

The Topcon-branded UAS includes the latest AscTec Trinity autopilot technology.

Ascending Technologies, based in Germany, develops and manufactures micro UAS for professional, civil and research use.

“The AscTec Falcon 8 has been in series production since 2009 and still is the first choice UAS of world market leading inspection and surveying service providers,” said Jan Stumpf, co-founder of Ascending Technologies.

“By distributing both core target models on a worldwide level, Topcon can offer more end-users the flexibility and proven advances that these patented rotary-wings systems provide for survey, inspection and monitoring applications,” said Eduardo Falcon, executive vice president and general manager for the Topcon GeoPositioning Solutions Group.

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Software innovations aid road design
    February 24, 2012
    As an aid to design, construction software continues to be a foundation stone in new project development. Autodesk is working with the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) and the Incheon Urban Development Corporation (IUDC) to cooperate in the creation of Asia's first Digital City for Incheon.
    Read More
  • Trimble's new tools in machine control technology
    November 10, 2016
    Trimble is focussing on making a difference at a corporate level, developing a process of positive change within its structure. The company aims to be inclusive and develop new solutions for its customers, while bringing in a wider range of personnel within its organisation. Bryn Fosburgh, vice president and executive committee member said, “What we have found in industry is that collaboration is needed. Collaboration is a key part of our values. Diversity is our strength.”
    Read More
  • Efficient construction using advanced technology
    August 19, 2020
    Advances in asphalt paving control systems are helping contractors deliver higher efficiency
    Read More
  • Innovations in concrete paving offering improved surfaces
    July 17, 2017
    Major innovations in concrete paving systems will offer customers improved surface finishes - Mike Woof writes US manufacturers continue to dominate the concrete paving sector, with German firm Wirtgen being the only exception. A number of Chinese manufacturers have attempted to enter the concrete paving market with compact machines but have so far had little success in tempting customers away from proven brands. The expertise in for the niche segment of concrete paving remains the preserve of a handful
    Read More

Highlighted Content