Iveda Launches IvedaAir: Latest RUAS Line Featuring a Gas-Powered Smart Drone, Bringing AI-Powered Aerial Intelligence to Public Safety, Maritime Security, and Emergency Response Missions

Helicopter-form UAV delivers 150+ minutes of endurance, NDAA and TAA compliance, and a future pathway for converting retired helicopters into autonomous aerial systems — positioning Iveda in a global drone market projected to surpass $160 billion by 2034

MESA, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iveda® (NASDAQ: IVDA), a global leader in AI-powered smart city and public safety technologies, today announced the launch of IvedaAir, their latest line of autonomous unmanned helicopters engineered to deliver real-time aerial intelligence for public safety, maritime, and emergency response operations. Unlike conventional quadcopter drones, the IvedaAir line’s helicopter-form design provides the endurance, stability, and payload flexibility required for real-world mission environments, including coastal operations, high winds, remote terrain, and extended deployments.

IvedaAir is entering one of the fastest-growing technology markets in the world. The global unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market is projected to grow from $47.55 billion in 2026 to more than $160 billion by 2034, as demand accelerates for aerial intelligence in government, public safety, and industrial operations. This represents a significant market opportunity for Iveda; the company's target over the next 24 months is to achieve $50 million of the market share.

The line is among only a small number of helicopter-style UAV systems commercially available worldwide and is uniquely designed to integrate directly with IvedaAI™ analytics while creating a future pathway to retrofit retired full-size helicopters into autonomous drone platforms. The initiative is intended to help agencies and organizations extend the operational life of existing aircrafts while reducing the cost of deploying next-generation autonomous aviation systems. In addition, the IvedaAir drone line can be purchased directly by FAA-licensed drone pilots and military-certified pilots, helping accelerate deployment timelines for public safety agencies, maritime operators, and commercial organizations.

“Public safety and mission-critical operators have been forced to work within the limitations of drone systems that were never designed for the environments they operate in,” said David Ly, CEO and founder of Iveda. “This new helicopter line was built to solve that problem — delivering extended flight endurance, real payload capability, and advanced AI intelligence in a secure, American-built platform designed for demanding missions.”

Built for Missions Traditional Drones Cannot Handle

IvedaAir was purpose-built for operations where conventional battery-powered drones struggle to perform reliably. Its gas-powered GX10-F100 platform delivers more than 150 minutes of flight endurance, up to five times longer than many electric UAV systems, while maintaining stable flight in maritime, remote, and high-wind environments.

Key applications include:

• Maritime & Coast Guard Operations — Persistent overwatch of shipping lanes, vessel tracking, search support, and emergency supply delivery in open-water environments.
• Search & Rescue — Long-duration aerial coverage, AI-assisted detection, and rapid delivery of emergency supplies in wilderness or disaster zones.
• Military & Troop Support (Humanitarian & Logistics Applications) — Supply delivery, real-time reconnaissance, and aerial communications relay to support personnel in inaccessible or high-risk environments.
• Law Enforcement & Public Safety — Real-time aerial situational awareness, infrastructure monitoring, pursuit support, and event security operations.
• Firefighting & Disaster Response — Live perimeter mapping, survivor location assistance, and continuous encrypted aerial intelligence during active incidents.
• Energy & Critical Infrastructure — Inspection of pipelines, power lines, substations, and remote facilities across difficult terrain.
• Construction & Surveying — Topographic mapping, progress monitoring, and inspection of hard-to-access structures.

Autonomous Flight Meets AI Intelligence

IvedaAir integrates autonomous and semi-autonomous flight capabilities with real-time AI-powered analytics through IvedaAI™, enabling operators to automate monitoring, object detection, tracking, and incident response workflows.

The platform supports:

• Autonomous waypoint missions
• Stabilized hover operations
• Real-time encrypted video transmission
• AI-powered object and anomaly detection
• 4G/5G and LTE-enabled image transmission
• Secure AES-encrypted communications

IvedaAir is designed to meet growing federal demand for secure, compliant, non-restricted drone technologies, being both NDAA and TAA compliant. For agencies and mission-critical operators requiring elevated security standards, IvedaAir drone models can also support upgraded communication systems designed to meet government-grade requirements, including FIPS 140-3 validated cryptographic modules and Blue UAS-aligned components. FIPS 140-3 is the current federal standard for validating cryptographic modules used to protect sensitive government information, while Blue UAS refers to the Department of Defense's trusted pathway for drones, components, and software that meet applicable cybersecurity, supply chain, and NDAA compliance requirements. Together, these options provide public safety, defense, and government users with a more secure pathway for encrypted aerial communications, trusted procurement, and mission-ready deployment.

Available Now Through Federal Procurement

Iveda's advanced AI-powered Rotary Wing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (RUAS) are now available for immediate government order through GlobalMed®, Iveda's Strategic Partner and a leader in distributed care infrastructure and federal healthcare delivery, via the Defense Logistics Agency's Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) contract vehicle. With more than two decades of experience navigating federal requirements and deploying mission-critical technology across government, defense, and austere environments, GlobalMed provides federal and defense agencies a swifter, more seamless, and compliant pathway to procure and deploy the technology without the delays of traditional acquisition processes. Expansion to additional federal procurement contracts is anticipated soon, further simplifying access for a broader range of federal and defense organizations.

“Throughout my career, I’ve been focused on one fundamental challenge: how do we get high-quality medical care and critical resources to people when distance, terrain, disaster, or conflict makes traditional delivery impossible or simply too slow,” said Joel E. Barthelemy, Founder, Chairman and CEO of GlobalMed. “I believe autonomous drone technology is an important extension of that mission. In emergency response, natural disasters, remote environments, and on the battlefield, minutes matter. The ability to rapidly deliver medical supplies, diagnostic equipment, communications capability, or other lifesaving resources when conventional transportation cannot meet the urgency has tremendous potential. IvedaAir gives us an exciting platform to explore how aerial technology and virtual care can work together to extend the reach of medicine to wherever it is needed most.”

From persistent maritime overwatch to disaster response, search and rescue to critical infrastructure protection, IvedaAir represents a new generation of aerial intelligence — purpose-built for the operators who need it most, and accessible to them from day one. As the demand for trusted, domestic drone technology accelerates across government and public safety, Iveda is positioned to lead.

To learn more about IvedaAir or request deployment information, visit www.iveda.com/ivedaair or contact [e-mail].

About Iveda Solutions®

Iveda (NASDAQ:IVDA) is the provider of global solutions for cloud-based, video AI search and surveillance technologies that protect the people, places, and things that matter the most. Iveda's technology has the power to provide instant intelligence to existing infrastructure, enabling cities and organizations around the world to seamlessly enter the fifth industrial revolution. Iveda operates at the forefront of digital transformation of cities across the world, using IoT platforms with smart sensors and devices developed to aid with use cases surrounding public safety, security, elderly care, energy efficiency, and environment preservation. Headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, with a subsidiary in Taiwan, Iveda is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “IVDA”.