In April 2009, Vertigo Inc was acquired by Hunter Defense Technologies. With facilities in CA, CT and the United Kingdom Vertigo designs parachutes, unmanned vehicles, inflatable structures, simulations and other custom programs. The firm provides unique engineering solutions to the Aerospace, Defense and Technology communities. Vertigo invents, prototypes and produces leading edge technical solutions ranging from Supersonic Decelerators for Space Vehicles to UAV Recovery Systems, Rapid Deployment Shelters and Precision Aerial Delivery Systems for the military. Vertigos leading edge position in reinforced inflatables, aeronautical and parachute technology has made it the premier supplier of high pressure Airbeam products worldwide and the only provider of Mid-Air-Retrieval services for the space industry.
