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SWIFT ENGINEERING INC.

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1141 VIA CALLEJON
SAN CLEMENTE, CA, 92673-6230
USA

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UEI: GYHCJ83A16M5

Number of Employees: 56

HUBZone Owned: No

Woman Owned: No

Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No

SBIR/STTR Involvement

Year of first award: 2005

Phase I Awards

Phase II Awards

41.67%

Conversion Rate

$1,509,971

Phase I Dollars

$4,363,111

Phase II Dollars

$5,873,082

Total Awarded

Awards

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Swift Ultra Long Endurance (SULE) High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) Capability Demonstration

Amount: $848,583 Topic: S16

The Swift Ultra Long Endurance (SULE), along with our experience in flight planning within FAA regulations, onboard computing, telemetry, payload selection/ integration, and successful SULE flight testing will be used to complete all Phase II deliverables for an effective demonstration of SULE making significant progress towards commercialization. As a HALE aircraft, the SULE allows for near continuous surveillance, communications, and sensor coverage, operating as a pseudo-satellite while staying clear of the national airspace and remaining fuel independent thanks to solar power. Swift’s previous and continued success with the SULE program has demonstrated our ability to not only plan and create detailed concepts of operations but also to execute our missions safely while cooperating with FAA regulations. The Swift SULE team is committed, experienced, and motivated for this next chapter in the program, particularly following the successful 56,000-foot, 24-hour flight in September 2024. This experience, combined with Swift’s ongoing collaboration with NASA on HAPS programs, positions us as the ideal and low-risk partner for this SBIR. The funding will be utilized for Phase II objectives, which include demonstrating a multi-day flight, and will support continued upgrades and R&D to advance towards a commercialized solution, pushing the boundaries of technology to maintain our competitive edge in the HALE industry. Target markets for this technology are commercial communication, commercial scientific, and government agencies such as NASA, DOD, USFS.

SBIR

Phase II

2025

NASA

Swift Ultra Long Endurance (SULE) High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) Capability Demonstration

Amount: $148,084 Topic: S16

The Swift Ultra Long Endurance (SULE), along with our experience in flight planning within FAA regulations, onboard computing, telemetry, payload selection/ integration, and successful SULE flight testing will be used to complete all Phase I deliverables for an effective transition into the Phase II flight demonstration. As a HALE aircraft, the SULE allows for near continuous surveillance, communications, and sensor coverage, operating as a pseudo-satellite while staying clear of the national airspace and remaining fuel independent thanks to solar power. Swift’s previous and continued success with the SULE program has demonstrated our ability not only to plan and create detailed concepts of operations, but to actually perform our missions safely while working within FAA regulations. This experience combined with Swift’s continued relationship with NASA on HAPS programs makes us the ideal and low risk partner for this SBIR. Funding will be used specifically for the labor involved with the Phase I deliverables. The funding will be using specifically for Phase I task labor to allow for Swift to continue its schedule 65K+ MSL flight testing without having to reallocate financial resources to complete Phase I flight planning. Each deliverable will be validated to set the conditions for an immediate start into Phase II. Phase II funding will fund the actual flight capabilities demonstration tasks. Target markets for this technology are commercial communication, commercial scientific, and government agencies such as NASA, DOD, USFS.

SBIR

Phase I

2024

NASA

Swift ISR and Kinetic/Non-Kinetic Expendable ILED UAS Options

Amount: $119,813 Topic: HR001121S0007-23

Swift understands that future warfare will require heavy use of unmanned systems. The development of an expendable, inexpensive long-endurance drone (ILED) that has the capability of ISR and other payload types is essential for carrying out various mission requirements. In addition, these need to be launched by tube or other means from multiple vehicles, both ground and aerial, and in quantities of one or multiple (swarms). Swift has been developing vehicles for 30+ years and unmanned systems for 20+ years that vary in fixed-wing, glider, VTOL, multi-rotor, and other configurations. Our knowledge in manufacturing approaches, materials, and COTS component selections allows our team to perform quick trade studies to meet one or multiple configurations of UAS that could meet a 1-4 hour endurance, low-cost, UAS that has a GTOW of

SBIR

Phase I

2022

DOW

DARPA

Swift Modular Payload HALE UAS for Various Scientific Mission Sets

Amount: $149,574 Topic: S16

There is a lot of expected return on investment for Commercializing Stratospheric Operations for military, scientific, and private industry markets. The development of aircraft, payloads, subsystems and propulsion for this type of effort has been in work for a while. These technologies are finally being integratednbsp;so that commercializing the stratosphere is real and will be done within the next 3-5 years.nbsp;nbsp;Swift believes both are required, and even with collaboration from balloons and satellites, but as a steppingstone, the focus should be on the cheaper, efficient, smaller, but still capable solar craft. This should meet a SWaP target of the payload being ~22nbsp;lbs, about a shoebox or two in size, and have an operational requirement of lt;250watt continuous. Multiple aircraft carrying that size SWaP target 1) allows for technologies now and in development to be commercialized and tested while 2) keeping the overall development of the aircraft/payloads, mission operations, and MRO costs down.nbsp;This trade study should result in a HALE UAS capable of achieving a payload SWaP during operations (both day and night) of at least 22 lbs, 250 watts operational (based on market research), and fit within 1 or 2nbsp;shoebox size configuration. This vehicle will be designed to have modular payload capabilities, some of which are photogrammetry, gas-particle collection, ISR, maritime, observation overtime periods, disaster relief, communication relay, and other scientific research requirements.nbsp;Swift developed 50+ mission sets with NASA representatives in the design of the current configuration UAS that will be expanded under this SOW. This paper describes Swiftrsquo;s HALE UAS technology as it currently stands and what is to be achieved to meet the mission outlined in this NASA topic.

SBIR

Phase I

2022

NASA

A Modular Water Quality Observation System to Accelerate the Blue Economy

Amount: $150,000 Topic: 9.1

Swift Engineering proposes to provide a high quality, affordable, Internet of Things (IoT) enabled Multi-functional, water sensor solution called “Kelp.” An affordable and self-powered buoy platform, Kelp will be adaptable to changing needs of the global blue economy market. The first generation of this product specifically targets emerging markets in Estuarine Environmental Monitoring, Dam and Large-Scale Water Storage facilities, Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) Monitoring, and Sewage and Chemical Outfall Monitoring. Each of these markets presents a unique need to monitor multiple water quality parameters with high resolution and near real time data collection, which Kelp is uniquely designed to provide. To serve the needs of these market, Swift will develop several key features of the Kelp system. Swift will develop software and hardware layouts to turn Kelp into a modular system that allows for the addition of custom 3rd party sensors. Kelp will also be developed with readily available materials and electronic components. This approach ensures that Kelp units will be affordable, with the ability to undercut competitors by at least 50%. Development also aims to provide more categories of data than any competitors, and new sensors will be integrated in addition to the various water quality parameters already offered by current Kelp systems (pH, Dissolved Oxygen, Water Temperature, Salinity) To manage multiple data channels, Kelp development will produce a configuration and data display dashboard accessible via a laptop or smart phone. Deployment of Kelp units themselves only requires a single person. To ensure reliable data transmission, development will also preserve Kelp’s existing communications versatility. Kelp units will be able to transmit data and be controlled over WiFi, Lora, and Satellite communication. Swift will follow a thorough program plan to integrate these features into its existing Kelp system. Swift will conduct a size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C) analysis to determine program risk associated with integrating each sensor into the Kelp platform. Comparing the SWaP-C against market potential studies conducted for each category of sensor enables Swift to determine which sensors can be integrated and commercialized with the lowest amount of program risk. After selecting the sensors with the highest potential for program success, Swift carries out hardware and software development to integrate sensors into the Kelp platform. Swift will also carry out development to integrate the entire Kelp platform into existing satellite communication networks. These offer global coverage and will enable Kelp systems to transmit data in real time from any location on Earth. To complete this Phase I, Swift will produce prototype Kelp buoys to field test the specialized Kelp product and deploy with beta customers. The information gained from field deployments and customer experience will position Swift to efficiently develop and commercialize Kelp and serve more customers in a Phase II.

SBIR

Phase I

2021

DOC

NOAA

SHELLE - Swift Heavy Lift Long Endurance UAV

Amount: $1,622,519 Topic: SOCOM172-004

SHELLE brings a paradigm shifting level of performance to the US military for electric field deployable UAS in range, endurance and payload capability. It bridges the capability gap between existing hand launchable electric UAS and larger liquid fueled UAS. The SHELLE V1 even outperforms many liquid fuel aircraft and can match the payload of aircraft twice its weight at a fraction of the cost. Compared to current electric UAVs, SHELLE V1 can remain airborne 7.5 hours vs 3 hours with the same payload. With 3-hour endurance, SHELLE V1s payload capacity is 9lbs, nearly 5 times the payload of the current hand-launchable competition. The long endurance ISR capability equates to a combat radius of over 150 miles allowing greater standoff distances for surveillance missions into hostile regions while keeping operators safe. Additionally, SHELLE combined with the precision delivery glider enables delivery of up to 10lbs from a hand launchable platform. Commercially, SHELLE will have profound benefits for search and rescue, law enforcement ISR, border security, and aerial surveys in a variety of industries such as agriculture and oil and gas.

SBIR

Phase II

2018

DOW

SOCOM

Low Cost, High Precision Water Monitoring System

Amount: $399,930 Topic: 8.3.3

TECHNICAL ABSTRACT: This paper proposes development of a low-cost water monitoring system wirelesslynetworked to upload data to FieldKit for cloud based data visualization and validation. This will enable citizen scientists to collect a variety of parameters including conductivity, temperature, depth, and ocean noise measurements on an adhoc basis while contributing to a large data repository which will allow for deep analysis of data over a larger area than would be otherwise possible. There does not currently exist an online platform for exchange of scientific data between citizen scientists and professional researchers. The implementation of FieldKit combined with the water monitoring system with both industry, government, and public support will lower the barrier to entry and enable the implementation of data driven tools for local decision making.SUMMARY OF ANTICIPATED RESULTS: A water monitoring system with wireless connectivity will be produced as well as an application that will allow for data visualization and sharing via an open on-line platform that is being developed by National Geographic Fieldkit.

SBIR

Phase II

2018

DOC

NOAA

Swift Ultra Long Endurance (SULE) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV)

Amount: $749,589 Topic: S3.04

Swift proposes to design, fabricate, and fly a Swift Ultra Long Endurance (SULE) 30-day mission HALE UAS with flight tests including: 24-hrs, 48-hrs, and 7-days during the Phase 2 timeline. All operations, ground control, safety, reviews, and payload will be included in these test flights and within the proposed 2 year timeframe. Zephyr is the only platform that has achieved HALE flights for over a week (14 days), however, it is based in the UK. No US company has a HALE platform that can confidently sell to the US government/NASA with a confirmed multi-week endurance. Without investment, the US will have to rely on the European-based Airbus/Qinetiq Zephyr solution. Swift's innovation is a UAV designed for at least 30-day endurance (nothing exists like this) mission capabilities; the functionality to station-keep at altitude (50-60 knot cruise speed), the ability to take-off and get to altitude in 1-2 hours, a fully electric system, the ability to store and transport in a 40 ft shipping container, the ease of use (2-3 persons), and a cost and schedule that is aggressive but within Swift's experience and capabilities. Swift will design, fabricate and fly a UAS capable of 30-day endurance with the possibility to exponentially decrease costs and increase data provided to industries. System testing will include multiple subsystem and system on-the-ground tests and flights for 24-hrs, 48-hrs and 7-days will be completed at Yuma Proving Grounds and/or NASA Armstrong. Swift will leverage 15 years of UAV and project management experience with multiple large (50+ ft) structural builds to reduce programmatic risk and meet the aggressive milestones within 2 years.

SBIR

Phase II

2017

NASA

Crowdsourcing Coastal data with Low Cost IOT CTD / Hydrophone

Amount: $119,171 Topic: 8.3.3

This paper proposes development of a low cost combined hydrophone and CTD sensor, with wireless communication and software support to upload data to National Geographic’s FieldKit. This will enable citizen scientists to collect conductivity, temperature, depth, and ocean noise measurements on an adhoc basis while contributing to a single large data repository which will allow for deep analysis of data over a larger area than would be otherwise possible. There does not currently exist an online open platform for exchange of scientific and GIS data between citizen scientists and professional researches. The development of FieldKit into an open platform with both commercial and public support will benefit researchers and sensor providers by reducing re-implementation of frameworks and reducing data lost because there is not a good central platform for archival.

SBIR

Phase I

2017

DOC

NOAA

Ultra-Endurance UAV

Amount: $149,951 Topic: AF171-124

Current military UAV capabilities are limited to 40 hours endurance. This poses a logistical challenge to maintaining a persistent presence over a target. In addition, limited endurance requires the use of multiple aircraft and teams of pilots and support

SBIR

Phase I

2017

DOW

USAF