Airline MRO Barfield now repairs unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) components at its facility in Louisville, Kentucky.

Barfield, a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance, announced on Aug. 4 that it has joined the Robotic Skies network of authorized UAS repair stations. The company will focus on supporting local operators of commercial drones.

Founded in 2014 by former Aspen Avionics executive Brad Hayden, Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Robotic Skies has built a worldwide network of 200 independently owned UAS repair stations. These already maintain aircraft as certified FAA Part 145 or local equivalent repair stations.

The repair stations are manufacturer-certified through Robotic Skies to maintain specific UAS models.

“Barfield, with this agreement, demonstrates our ability to innovate and continuously reinvent ourselves,” said Hervé Page, Barfield CEO. “We are already equipped with the appropriate test benches and expertise to support UAS. We value this new partnership with Robotic Skies and are very hopeful for the future of our partnership.”