With a new Defense Department contract in hand, Drone Aviation executives say they see their tactical aerostat increasingly gaining traction. The company announced earlier this month it won a contract worth more than $780,000 to provide its second-generation Winch Aerostat Small Platform -- or WASP, which is a mobile aerostat system that can be used to provide surveillance and communication. To win more military work despite tight budgets, Drone Aviation has sought to participate in demonstrations, trying to break into...
