Company

A start-up company specifically set up:

To exploit recent advances in off-the-shelf multicopter technology
To produce low cost short range Unmanned Air Systems (UASs)
Set up by Bill Jowitt, an ex-Regular Army Officer and Defence Consultant and Mark and Simon Dale who run First Person View, a company specialising in small UASs and video feed systems.

What makes AABSL different?

Requirements driven approach - Others have gone for a “small and light” option. Initially attractive, but leads to use of nano cameras, not good for detail at a distance or situation awareness. Small aircraft less stable and able to cope with wind. AABSL use a zoom camera, drives size of drone, but still light and portable with greater operational flexibility and more stable flight.
Pragmatic, 80/20 approach for affordable solutions
Equipment agnostic, not tied to any hardware/software suppliers

Above And Beyond Systems Ltd