{"id":7291,"date":"2025-06-03T18:11:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T16:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/?p=7291"},"modified":"2025-06-04T08:29:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T06:29:36","slug":"usi-and-xer-technologies-forge-strategic-training-partnership-to-advance-global-uas-workforce-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/usi-and-xer-technologies-forge-strategic-training-partnership-to-advance-global-uas-workforce-development\/","title":{"rendered":"USI and Xer Technologies Forge Strategic Training Partnership to Advance Global UAS Workforce Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Panama City, FL \u2013 June 3, 2025 \u2013 The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), a global leader in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training, certification, and operational best practices, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Xer Technologies AG, a Swiss-based manufacturer of advanced UAS platforms. This collaboration positions USI as an Authorized Training Provider for Xer&#8217;s next-generation X8 aircraft platform, marking a major step forward in aligning high-performance aircraft with industry-recognized safety and training standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7298_logos-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"USI and Xer Technologies Forge Strategic Training Partnership\" class=\"wp-image-7292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7298_logos-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7298_logos-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7298_logos-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7298_logos-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7298_logos-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership establishes a phased pathway to deliver robust, standardized training solutions for Xer&#8217;s clients and end-users worldwide. Under the agreement, USI provides development and management of Xer&#8217;s global training programs, including flight and maintenance training, Learning Management System (LMS) content creation, and in-field instruction at USI sites and customer locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPartnering with Xer enables USI to expand its managed training services into the heavy-duty, long-range drone segment\u2014critical for infrastructure inspection, mapping, and industrial operations,\u201d said Josh Olds, President and CEO of USI. \u201cThis collaboration blends world-class aviation technology with rigorous safety training, supporting scalable, risk-mitigated operations in commercial UAS deployments worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xer&#8217;s partnership with USI as a global training provider for the Xer X8 platform reflects a shared commitment to excellence and operational integrity. The training program aligns with key industry standards, including ASTM F3266 and F3600, and equips both pilots and organizations to apply Xer\u2019s gas leak detection and powerline inspection capabilities in real-world scenarios. This comprehensive curriculum prepares participants to perform confidently and precisely in high-risk, regulated environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7266_logos-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Xer X8 UAS Platform is ready for takeoff\" class=\"wp-image-7294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7266_logos-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7266_logos-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7266_logos-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7266_logos-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7266_logos-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to work with USI to ensure our customers receive best-in-class training and support,\u201d said Kristofer Skantze, CEO at Xer Technologies. \u201cAs our aircraft capabilities expand across sectors, this partnership provides our clients with the tools and knowledge to succeed from day one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership reflects both organizations\u2019 long-term vision to scale UAS operations through standardized, high-quality education. USI will support Xer customers through comprehensive onboarding, mission-specific training, and flight data integration aligned with USI\u2019s managed services model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7291_logos-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), a global leader in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training, certification, and operational best practices, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Xer Technologies AG, a Swiss-based manufacturer of advanced UAS platforms\" class=\"wp-image-7295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7291_logos-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7291_logos-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7291_logos-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7291_logos-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7291_logos-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about USI\u2019s training services or to explore partnership opportunities, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/FlyUSI.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FlyUSI.org<\/strong><\/a>.<br><br><strong>Media Inquiries USI:\u2028<\/strong><br>Stephanie Holland\u2028: +1.407.499.2065\u2028<br><a href=\"mailto:stephanie.holland@FlyUSI.org\"><strong>stephanie.holland@FlyUSI.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Inquiries Xer Technologies:<\/strong><br>\u2028G\u00f6kmen \u00c7etin, International Sales Manager<br><a href=\"info@xer-tech.com\"><strong>\u2028info@xer-tech.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Panama City, FL \u2013 June 3, 2025 \u2013 The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), a global leader in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training, certification, and operational best practices, proudly announces a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7293,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7291","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-release","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7291"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7291\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7299,"href":"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7291\/revisions\/7299"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7291"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7291"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.xer-tech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}