Aergility at UMEX 2026
Aergility will be exhibiting at UMEX 2026 - The World's Largest Event for Unmanned and Autonomous Systems, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi , 20 - 22 JANUARY 2026, in partnership with Calidus at their stand. Please visit to hear more about our ground-breaking autonomous cargo aircraft capabilities.
“Convenience of a helicopter and efficiency of a plane”
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 December, 2025.
Aergility, pioneering aerospace engineering firm defining the future of unmanned cargo delivery, is exhibiting alongside partners Calidus Holding Group, a leading defence and manufacturing company, and Hameem Technologies, UAE-based technology company to display its capabilities that are defining the future of unmanned cargo delivery.
Exhibiting for the first time, Aergility is displaying a selection of autonomous aircraft with our patented scalable UAV technology Managed Autorotation℗ that combines the vertical take-off and landing of a helicopter with the inflight performance of a fixed wing aircraft.
Two models will be shown at the Dubai Air Show: ATLIS is the mid-size vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platform with the scalable technology and Vista the ISR model is a compact prototype designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions. All Aergility models can be configured with additional sensors, communications, edge autonomy, AI systems in keeping with our commitment to few moving parts, limited infrastructure, simple to use and cost effective to run.
Guests to the stand will learn more about the ground-breaking technology, exceptional performance, advanced control offered by triple redundant autopilot, ease of deployment, limited risk, and the multitude of possible applications, from civilian aid to military missions.
Come along to the stand to see how Aergility’s aircraft, technology and flexible scalable platforms capable of carrying up to 500lbs over 500miles will transform logistics enabling the future of cargo transportation.
Managed Autorotation℗ – the next generation of eVTOL cargo flight.
Aergility’s modular eVTOL unmanned aircraft adapts to multiple payloads and missions. It delivers long range, heavy lift, and minimal infrastructure needs where conventional platforms fall short.
Powered by Managed Autorotation℗ — combining helicopter-like vertical take off with fixed-wing efficiency — the aircraft offers greater range, payload, and safety with fewer moving parts, built-in redundancy, and simple field support.
One Technology. Three Aircraft. Infinite Missions.
Aergility’s family of autonomous aircraft — Vista, ATLIS, and Hauler — share the same patented Managed Autorotation℗ system, a breakthrough enabling long-range, heavy-lift performance with the simplicity and reliability of a multirotor.
Built for DDIL and contested logistics environments, each platform is modular, scalable, and engineered for universal use cases across defence, humanitarian, and commercial operations. From the reconnaissance-focused Vista ISR to the proven ATLIS cargo platform and the next-generation Hauler, Aergility delivers one technology adaptable to every mission profile.
With rapid serviceability, field-level maintainability, and minimal moving parts, operating costs are a fraction of traditional VTOL aircraft. This combination of simplicity, endurance, and payload flexibility delivers unmatched cost efficiency and mission readiness — enabling sustained operations where infrastructure is limited and access is critical.
A Strategic Partnership for Global Impact.
Aergility and Calidus have partnered to bring Managed Autorotation℗ — a patented technology that combines eVTOL access with fixed-wing efficiency — into frontline operations. Through Calidus, Aergility is establishing and expanding its technology base in the UAE while retaining a strong U.S. presence, ensuring operational credibility, scalability, and allied alignment.
This partnership positions Aergility to meet the growing demand for unmanned systems to replace and augment helicopters in contested logistics environments — delivering a cost-effective, autonomous, heavy-lift solution without putting crews at risk.
Global Demand Is Driving UAS to Replace and Augment Helicopters in Contested Logistics.
The Cost of Vulnerability
• In 2025, a Colombian UH-60 Black Hawk—worth over $20 million—was downed by a low-cost weaponised drone.
• The helicopter carried a four-person trained crew; 12 personnel were killed.
• Traditional helicopters are increasingly vulnerable. Every mission risks both lives and irreplaceable assets.
The Aergility Advantage
• No crew onboard = zero human exposure.
• Operating and training costs are a fraction of conventional helicopters.
• Provides heavy-lift, long-range logistics in contested or hostile environments.
• Saves lives and millions in resources — delivering the same mission without risking a single life
Scalable Architecture - Defence, Civil and Commercial Operations.
Defence
FOB Resupply
Direct sustainment to forward bases
Ammunition Delivery
Back-to-back heavy-lift sorties
Rations & FSRs
Essential cargo into isolated areas
Contested Logistics
Built for denied and hostile airspace
ISR Support
Deploy sensors or comms payloads
Civil
Firefighting Support
Rapid water or equipment delivery
Medical Resupply
Critical aid to remote hospitals/clinics
Search & Rescue
Rescue equipment to unreachable areas
Disaster Relief
Continuous food and supply drops
Offshore & Industrial
Heavy-lift logistics for remote assets
Vista - ISR
The Vista unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is a compact prototype designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Combining vertical take-off and landing with fixed-wing endurance.
Comms Range
100KmEndurance
9+ hoursUseful Load
20 lbs>80 mphSpeed
ATLIS - Cargo
The ATLIS unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is a mid-size vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) platform developed as a potential operational support solution. Designed for scalability and mission flexibility.
>2 hr flight timeEndurance
>120 mphSpeed
350 lbsUseful Load
Request Defense Briefing
We are engaging with select partners, operators, and investors interested in advancing the next generation of unmanned cargo delivery.
Our team will provide tailored information and follow up to explore specific applications across defense, logistics and commercial use cases.