Sanswire Networks

Who is Sanswire-TAO?

Sanswire-TAO is a US based company focused on the design, development and construction of Lighter than Air (LTA) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). The company coordinates the LTA/UAV operations and will share the overall profits of the sales between the partners.

What is a Stratellite?

A Stratellite is a LTA UAV designed and built to operate in the Stratosphere at approximately 65,000ft. The vehicle is designed to stay stationary in the Stratosphere for up to 18 months providing a plethora of services ranging from surveillance to various communications solutions. Each Stratellite can provide coverage to an area about the size of Texas.

How long has Sanswire-TAO been working on Airships?

Sanswire-TAO have been working together since 2005, although the research and development of its product portfolio began in 1994.

What products has Sanswire-TAO designed and can manufacture?

Sanswire-TAO is focused on developing and furthering its high altitude program, specifically its Stratellite Airship. As well, Sanswire-TAO has developed the SkySat a mid altitude vehicle as well as the SAS-51 a low altitude vehicle and the PADDS the payload recovery solution as a strategic aerial delivery solution.

Who is the owner of Sanswire-TAO and the technology behind this program?

Sanswire Corp and TAO Gmbh are partners in a 50/50 JV where the two companies own and operate a US company which owns the patents and Intellectual Property powering the vehicles for the territories of USA, Canada and Mexico. All profits from sales will be split by the respective partners equally.

When will the Stratellite be ready for sale and production?

Sanswire-TAO is focused on advancing its high altitude program through labratory and real life testing. Following its test schedules Sanswire-TAO anticipates flying various high altitude vehicles to gather flight data to further the construction and production of the commercial vehicles in 2010.