Mounted to a V-TOL Seeker II Multi-Rotor (MR) RPAS platform, a NearSat proto-type WeatherSat™ has been successfully flight tested. The WeatherSat™ Seeker is a reusable scientific instrument designed to capture real-time weather modelling information. CEO of V-TOL, Mark Xavier says, “The Seeker WeatherSat™ will provide V-TOL & NearSat critical weather information required to conduct safe & efficient high altitude NearSat RPAS operations. We look forward to testing the WeatherSat™ capability to altitude shortly”.

The Financial Review in association Deloitte will be holding the Australian Innovation Summit 2018 from 30-31 July at the Sofitel Sydney, Wentworth. A copy of the Agenda is attached. CEO/MD of V-TOL, Mark Xavier, has been invited to be a panel member on Insights & Interview addressing the topic, “Israel the Innovation Nation – what Australia should take on board”. “I look forward to participating on the Summit panel and sharing my experiences and opinions on why the Israelis have excelled in technological innovation”, says Mark.

AFR Innovation Summit Agenda