History

AAD nv/sa (1986), is an engineering company specialised in safety automation systems with Headquarters in Brussels.

Since 1997 AAD nv/sa has been focusing on the development of security devices for skydivers, by combining our expertise with those of professional skydivers, riggers and manufacturers

• 2018: over 50.000 units shipped worldwide and 300+ life saves
• 2017: New Vigil Cuatro on the market (4 modes in 1 unit)
• 2014: New Vigil 2+ on the market.
• 2012 &2013: over 30.000 units fielded and 150+ reported life saves
• 2010 & 2011: More than 20.000 units and 120 life saves
• 2009: 13.000 Units in the field and 60 life saves
• 2008: 10.000 Units in the field…
• 2007: The new Guardian Angel, The Vigil II entered the market…
• 2006: More than 5000 Vigils in the field.
• 2005: More than 100 dealers worldwide
• 2004: Several reported life saves
• 2003: The Vigil® entered the market and started to serve skydivers
• 2002: Patent granted, the Vigil® project was born
• 2001: First prototypes were tested
• 2000: Electronic static started
• 1999: A European patent was introduced