BETA UAS

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PT. Bentara Tabang Nusantara Unmanned Aircraft Solutions (BETA UAS) is a company based in Bandung, Indonesia that develops and manufactures unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This company was established in 2016 by a group of ITB graduates in aerospace engineer, starting as drone service provider company. In 2017, the company started partnership and joint research with universities and other companies. The company focused on designing, developing, manufacturing and selling their own product in 2018, with 18 drone configurations to date. The company has experience in building unmanned aircraft for research and military purposes and now is focusing more on meeting the industrial needs of UAS. Their drones have entered service in Indonesia, both on governmental agency and private sector for aerial mapping, inspection and survey, emergency response, light cargo delivery and military. In 2024, BETA UAS received the 2023 Technology Pioneer (Rintek) Award from the Ministry of Industry of Indonesia, underscores the company's dedication to advancing drone technology and its vital role in supporting the Industry 4.0 initiative in Indonesia.…

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