Intel has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the German drone developer and manufacturer Ascending Technologies - subject to customary closing conditions. Intel plans for the Ascending Technologies team to continue supporting Ascending Technologies' current customers. Intel's Perceptual Computing team will collaborate with the Ascending Technologies team to develop UAV technology that can help drones fly with more awareness of their environments.

Ascending Technologies is developer and manufacturer of autopilot systems, unmanned aircraft systems and multi-rotor technology for professional, civil and research UAS applications.