Kraus Hamdani Aerospace CEO Talks Long-Endurance Drones and Enhanced Communication Networks

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace is redefining long-endurance, electric aerial systems with the K1000ULE, a solar-electric unmanned aerial system built for high-altitude, autonomous operations. Co-Founder and CEO Fatema Hamdani outlines how the platform, designed with open architecture, onboard AI, and a minimal operational footprint, is capable of carrying out missions across disaster response, national security, and multi-aircraft coordination. The K1000ULE has flown beyond 20,000 feet and demonstrated persistent ISR, communications bridging, and swarm coordination across various exercises, including Project Convergence.

Co-Founder and CEO Fatema Hamdani holding the K1000ULE UAS

The aircraft operates as a resilient airborne node, extending communications and situational awareness for ground forces, especially in environments where infrastructure is compromised. With the ability to self-adapt in flight and maintain network links across air, land, and sea, the system is positioned as an alternative to satellites for persistent sensing and connectivity, without contributing to orbital debris. KHA’s approach spans scalable platforms and smart autonomy, enabling connected operations across altitude layers with only a small team on the ground.

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Story by Jessica Reed