The unmanned aerial vehicle sector is entering a pivotal phase of transformation. Across both commercial and defense markets, the demand for secure, American-made unmanned aircraft systems has never been higher. However, scaling production to meet rapidly growing operational requirements remains a critical challenge for the industry.
Ascent AeroSystems asserts that a resilient UAS ecosystem depends on three pillars: strong product design, mission-ready operational capability, and mature manufacturing processes. These principles form the basis of an upcoming presentation in AUVSI’s webinar series, featuring Logan Steinfeld, Head of Product at Ascent AeroSystems.
These principles form the basis of an upcoming presentation in AUVSI’s webinar series, featuring Logan Steinfeld, Head of Product at Ascent AeroSystems.
What to Expect
This session will detail how dual-use design strategies and modular UAV platforms built on open architecture frameworks are becoming essential for companies aiming to compete in an increasingly dynamic UAV landscape.
Key topics include:
- Why dual-use design is now a strategic requirement—not an optional feature
- How modular, open-architecture UAV platforms accelerate capability development
- The role of proven manufacturing processes in enabling scalable production
- Building a durable, sustainable UAS industrial base within the United States
Speaker
Logan Steinfeld
Head of Product, Ascent AeroSystems
With extensive experience shaping next-generation UAV platforms, Logan Steinfeld will outline how industry and government stakeholders can align around unified design and production approaches to meet urgent operational needs.
