24 June 2026
XTI Aerospace, Inc., an aerospace and advanced technology platform and parent company of Drone Nerds, LLC, a leading drone solutions platform serving commercial, enterprise and government customers, today announced the addition of the Eiger long-range delivery drone to its enterprise solutions portfolio as part of a new collaboration with Rigi Technologies SA ("RigiTech"), a Switzerland-based manufacturer of drone delivery systems.
The RigiTech Eiger is a vertical takeoff and landing ("VTOL") unmanned aircraft system ("UAS") for logistics and delivery missions. Designed in Switzerland, the Eiger combines vertical takeoff capability with fixed-wing flight to support longer-range operations while enabling deployment without runway infrastructure. The system is designed to support logistics workflows such as medical delivery, site-to-site transport, and delivery to remote or hard-to-reach locations, subject to applicable regulatory approvals and operational authorizations.
"Drone delivery represents a key growth opportunity in the drone technology space, and the addition of the RigiTech Eiger further strengthens our enterprise portfolio with a Swiss-designed platform tailored for long-range delivery missions," said Jeremy Schneiderman, CEO of Drone Nerds. "We are seeing increasing adoption of drone delivery systems in industries such as healthcare and industrial logistics, and we believe this market will continue to grow as organizations look for faster, more efficient ways to transport critical goods and materials."
"Partnering with Drone Nerds supports our expansion into the U.S. market," said David Rovira, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of RigiTech. "Our Eiger long-range delivery drone was built to support time-sensitive drone logistics operations with a focus on safety, connectivity, and operational reliability, and we believe Drone Nerds is a strong partner to help advance that mission."
Beyond Visual Line of Sight Delivery Platform
The RigiTech Eiger is designed to support drone deliveries over distances up to 62 miles, well beyond the pilot's direct line of sight. Beyond visual line of sight ("BVLOS") operations are increasingly used for medical delivery, laboratory sample transport, industrial logistics, and remote site delivery, where longer distances and automated flight operations are required. The Eiger platform integrates safety systems and connectivity designed to support these long-range delivery missions.
According to manufacturer specifications, key platform capabilities include:
- VTOL + Fixed-Wing Flight: Designed to enable vertical takeoff and landing with efficient fixed-wing cruise for longer-distance missions
- Range and Endurance: Up to 62 miles (100 km) range and up to 59 minutes of flight time, depending on mission profile
- Payload Capacity: Supports payloads up to 6.6 lbs. (3 kg)
- BVLOS Operations: Intended to support beyond visual line of sight logistics operations using cloud-based mission management and automated routing
- Smart Navigation and RigiCloud Integration: The Eiger integrates with RigiCloud, a cloud-based platform that enables remote mission planning, route optimization, fleet monitoring and logistics workflow coordination
- Precision Landing: Vision-based precision landing system designed to support safe and reliable landings in predefined landing zones, when operated in accordance with manufacturer guidance and applicable regulations
- Connectivity: Multi-network communication including 4G, radio, and satellite links
- Safety Systems: Includes redundant navigation systems, geofencing, failsafe procedures, and an integrated emergency parachute system intended to enhance operational safety
- Medical Delivery Option: Compatible with a UN3373 (United Nations classification for Biological Substance, Category B)-compliant transport box designed for the safe transport of medical and laboratory samples
- Optional Branding: Available customer branding and customization allows organizations to visually align the aircraft with their delivery or logistics programs
About XTI Aerospace, Inc.
XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA) is an aerospace company providing unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS") solutions through its commercial drone solutions division, operated through Drone Nerds, LLC and two development-stage divisions focused on autonomous defense systems and domestic manufacturing of unmanned systems components designed to support federal procurement and sourcing requirements. XTI's commercial drone solutions business provides hardware distribution, training, service, repair, and lifecycle support to enterprise, public safety and government customers.
About Drone Nerds
Drone Nerds, LLC, a subsidiary of XTI Aerospace, Inc., provides comprehensive drone solutions for enterprise, private and recreational needs. Established in 2014, Drone Nerds focuses on helping customers deploy the right UAS solutions for their unique operational requirements. Through its proprietary Always Flying™ program, Drone Nerds focuses on delivering enhanced reliability and assurance for enterprise implementations across industry verticals, including public safety, government, agriculture, construction, insurance, energy, inspection, and more.
About RigiTech
Rigi Technologies SA is a Switzerland-based drone delivery technology company focused on enabling autonomous aerial logistics operations. The company develops integrated drone delivery systems designed to support long-range transport with an emphasis on safety, connectivity, and operational scalability. RigiTech's solutions are built to help organizations establish drone delivery networks across industries such as healthcare, industrial and offshore logistics, and eCommerce and postal delivery.
