Three Counties Defence & Security Expo 2019

info • 20 July 2019

Dark Matter hX at 3CDSE, Malvern

The third Three Counties Defence and Security Expo (3CDSE) took place in July 2019 in Malvern and had Innovation for theme, with a focus on cyber security, hardware and vehicles, UAV and counter-UAV, technology and communications.

The Three Counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire comprise the hub of the UK’s defence and security industry. The event was originally a networking forum to introduce SME’s to procurement decision-makers and influencers in the MoD and Law Enforcement agencies.

Thanks to Level Peak Associates, the main sponsor 3CDSE 2019, a Clogworks® Dark Matter®hX multirotor was displayed at the event along with Elistair's Safe-T tether solution.

The Dark Matter®hX with its large payload capacity can accommodate a range of sensors such as EOx30 or dual sensor EO/IR payload for free flight or tethered application up to 100m altitude.

Since its launch in 2016, the Dark Matter®hX has been used for demonstrations and aerial footage delivery on some UK MoD and USMC grounds and some Dark Matter®qD, Clogworks' quadcopter released in 2019, have been purchased by the UK police.

About Level Peak Associates

Level Peaks Associates is a Veteran owned and managed Defence SME that focuses on the design, sourcing, integration, supply and support of soldier systems capabilities. They supply world class systems to the UK Ministry of Defence, UK Police Forces, a range of NATO military forces and specialists who demand the best capability, ranging from integrated combat clothing systems to Unmanned Air Systems.

About Clogworks Technologies

Clogworks Technologies is a UK manufacturer of high quality precision engineered carbon fibre unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and accessories. The organisation specialises in delivering UAV solutions to professional UAV operators involved in industrial, security and commercial applications, strive for great customer relations and constantly invest in innovation.

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