BINGEN, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insitu, Inc. announced today the official opening of its Insitu Pacific office in Queensland, Australia. Insitu Pacific is the first international expansion of the rapidly growing provider of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and services and will serve the Asia Pacific region.

As the high-tech provider of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Insitu Pacific will conduct a wide range of activities including UAS Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) services; direct sales; training services; and payload modification and production.

“We are pleased to welcome Insitu Pacific to the world class aerospace sector, which continues to grow throughout Queensland,” said John Strano, Executive Director, Manufacturing and Investment, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation.

“The establishment of Insitu Pacific, an innovator in the developing world of unmanned aircraft systems and services, adds an exciting dimension to Queensland’s aerospace industry as the company is conducting pioneering work with robotic aircraft and autonomous flight.

“In establishing its new office in Fortitude Valley, Insitu already employs around 50 people in various high-tech jobs and plans to employ a further 20 people over the next two years.

“This is a great fit for Queensland-based companies, universities and research organizations already conducting state-of-the-art work in these rapidly developing fields,” said Mr. Strano.

“The establishment of Insitu Pacific is a testament of the commitment we have to serve Australia and the Asia Pacific region and is an expansion of our capabilities that we now provide to the Australian Defence Force. It also provides a unique opportunity to employ the best local talent as we continue to grow and to provide what we believe to be the most advanced range of UAS services,” said Steve Sliwa, Insitu President and CEO.

Insitu Pacific has already commenced local payload development and modification activities based on more than 20,000 ScanEagle® flight hours with the Australian Defence Force.

“Insitu realizes the opportunities for future growth as the global UAS market rapidly expands over the next decade. Our presence in this region positions us well to best respond to that increased demand and to more effectively serve our clients in Australia and the Asia Pacific region,” said Andrew Duggan, Insitu Pacific Managing Director.

Insitu, Inc. based in Bingen, Wash., designs, develops and manufactures Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and associated services for commercial and military applications. With a small footprint and expeditionary focus for both land and sea operations, the company’s family of UAS solutions is serving the needs of the global defense community achieving more than 180,000 combat flight hours. Visit www.insitu.com for more information.