Appendix S-Z – Entities (VIDEO)

Last updated on May 10, 2024

Non-exhaustive list of companies involved in the UAS / UAM / AAM space.

Useful tool for job hunting or making connections with industry.

 

Saab Inc – serves the U.S. government, industry, and commercial customers with world-leading products, services and solutions including defense and civil security – constantly develop, adopt and improve new technology to meet changing customer needs – approximately 25% of annual revenue re-invested into R&D

Sabrewing Aircraft Company (SACO) – manufacturer of unmanned heavy-lift commercial cargo air vehicles – headquartered in Camarillo, California, USA – technologies and products will transform the way the world ships air-cargo – creates innovative technologies at Dragonworks Lab in Silicon Valley – develop a new era of advanced unmanned cargo aircraft

SAE International – leader in connecting and educating mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions – global association of more than 128,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial vehicle industries – core competencies are life-long learning and voluntary consensus standards development – founded in 1905 – globally-recognized magazines, Automotive Engineering International, Aerospace Engineering, and Off Highway Engineering, SAE informs the mobility community about the latest developments in the field – broad array of technical, historical, and statistical publications are distributed to customers in more than 65 countries annually – Training and Professional Development capabilities have been expanded in the past 20 years – produces more than 450 separate professional development events every year

Safran Electronics & Defense – French-registered international high-technology group – operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets – core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible – has a global presence – 92,000 employees – sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023 – holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets – undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap

Sagetech Avionics – team of connectors, actively building partnerships across the spectrum of companies working on situational awareness solutions for tomorrow’s crewed, uncrewed and eVTOL aircraft

Samtec – from standard cataloged products to unique high-performance design, solution blocks are designed to support any interconnectivity need, regardless of application, performance requirements or environment

Sandvik – provide products and solutions for mining and rock excavation, rock processing and metal cutting based on innovation, digitalization and sustainable engineering

Satellite Applications Catapult – Drone Test and Development Centre (DTDC) facility – UK

SBG Systems – designs, manufactures, and support an extensive range of state-of-the-art inertial sensors such as Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS), Inertial Navigation Systems with embedded GNSS (INS/GNSS) and more

Schübeler Technologies – founded in 1997 – relentlessly pursuing innovation in the field of electric propulsion systems

Scopito – experts at digitizing assets – platform uses automation and Machine Learning to derive all-important insights from geospatial data – over time, historic inspection data will become the catalyst for powerful predictive maintenance

Scorpion Power System Ltd – founded in 1987, by Georges, an avid RC enthusiast, for the purpose of manufacturing the highest quality glow plugs available for both sport and competition flying – original Scorpion products received wide acclaim throughout Europe and Asia during the late 80’s, and were frequently found in the winners circles of national competitions – over the years, grew and diversified, moving into other areas of manufacturing, but through these changes, Georges maintained his love for the RC hobby, and continued flying and competing

Seasats – in 2020 – in San Diego – founded SeaSatellites, Inc (“Seasats”) – goal of providing an easy-to-use alternative to the complex and expensive options that dominated the market at the time – ocean autonomy

Secure AI – trusted on-site, data-secure generative AI solution for enterprise – tailor it for use with sensitive and proprietary data without ever connecting to the internet

Seiler – independent member of HLB – the global advisory and accounting network

Semai – AI generated header tags – predict and hold your keyword ranking – track & monitor competitor strategies and generate content based on customer journey

Sense Aeronautics – aerial video analytics for smarter drone operations

Sentient Vision Systems – leading developer of Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence software solutions for defense and civilian projects – since 1999 – specializing in imagery analysis – building practical solutions that automatically detect and track small moving objects over land or small objects on the surface of the ocean – actively used in the field of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) – solutions enhance situational awareness and support strategic decisions

Sentrycs – safeguard urban sky perimeters against unauthorized drones and provide an effective response – tailored to dense areas’ specific needs – without compromising any existing security frameworks – team of Communications and Radio Frequency experts embarked on a mission in 2017 to develop modular solutions that can be fully customized to precisely meet the unique security requirements and drone ecosystems of each customer and partner

Septrentrio NV – designs and manufactures multi-frequency multi-constellation GPS/GNSS positioning technology for demanding applications – latest GNSS technology delivering reliable centimeter-level positioning – receivers are known for their outstanding performance, high level of security and resilience in challenging environments – provides positioning solutions for industrial applications such as robotics, construction, survey and mapping, scientific, reference networks, maritime, logistics and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) among others – headquarters in Leuven (Belgium) -world-wide presence with offices in Espoo (Finland), Los Angeles (USA), Shanghai (China), Yokohama (Japan)and Seoul (Korea) as well as numerous partners around the world

Shearwater Aerospacepioneering innovative, autonomous technologies to continuously challenge the limits of what is possible in flight

Shield AI – co-founder Brandon Tseng (Navy SEAL) – intelligent autonomy could make life-saving differences – what does the military of 2030 look like and what role does autonomy play – the answer – AI pilots powering every military asset: aircraft, drones, ships, satellites and submarines – build the aerospace and defense technology company of the 21st century focused on AI pilots – founded in 2015 – cofounders Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter – bring the best of AI and autonomy technology to the DoD and our allies to protect service members and civilians

Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners – combination of technology expertise, infrastructure experience, and creative capital – helping to build future-proofed systems that use cutting-edge and adaptable technology to meet evolving societal needs – formed as an independent entity out of Alphabet in partnership with outside capital providers. SIP’s anchor partners are Alphabet Inc. (Alphabet), Google’s parent company and a world leader in technology; the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) a leading infrastructure investor; and StepStone Group (StepStone) one of the world’s largest private infrastructure investors- each of SIP’s innovation platforms benefits from this intentional network of partners, who offer capital, capabilities, and a commitment to forward-thinking infrastructure

Sidus Solutions LLC – partner for situational awareness – Topside or Subsea, Inspection or Surveillance

Siemens – customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico – employees and suppliers are creating more productive factories, resilient buildings and power systems, and sustainable transportation

Sierra-Olympia Technologies Inc – founded in 1995 – small independent company – unwavering drive to explore and advance the fascinating world of infrared

SightLine Applications – provides onboard video processors for advanced camera systems and applications – by integrating key video functions at the camera, provide the low latency, fully digital video that is critical to multiple applications

Sigma Design – adaptable product development partners

Signia Aerospace – focus on innovations to serve aerospace and defense industries and beyond – pushing the boundaries of possible to deliver safe, functional, next generation solutions – brands are recognized for industry-leading development and manufacturing of state-of-the-art thermal management systems, as well as innovation and excellence in the design and production of mission-specific equipment

Sikorsky – Lockheed Martin Company – specialize in defense tech, solving complex challenges, advancing scientific discovery and delivering innovative solutions that help our customers keep people safe

Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research (SESAR)

SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking is an institutionalized European partnership between private and public sector partners set up to accelerate through research and innovation the delivery of the Digital European Sky – harnessing, developing, and accelerating the take-up of the most cutting-edge technological solutions to manage conventional aircraft, drones, air taxis and vehicles flying at higher altitudes

SiLC Technologies – silicon photonics innovator – delivering coherent vision and chip scale FMCW LiDAR solutions that help machines see like humans – bringing forth their deep expertise to advance market deployment of coherent 4D imaging solutions across a wide range of industries – including mobility, industrial machine vision, AI robotics, augmented reality, and consumer applications

Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd – global leader in inertial sensing – silicon micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology achieves unmatched levels of performance gains in critical areas such as bias instability and angle random walk

Silvus Technologies – founded  in 2004 – mission to be at the forefront of bringing the revolutionary benefits of MIMO communication technology to the transmission of high fidelity video, voice and data in harsh conditions – team of scientists and engineers – pursue US Government-funded R&D opportunities that address severe multipath, Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) propagation, interference, high mobility and spectrum congestion – successfully executed on more than $56M in contracts – in 2011, leveraged this MIMO communication expertise to develop a commercial product line, which is today known as the StreamCaster family of MANET radios – demonstrated a very aggressive product development cycle, with a focus on continually improving the size, weight, power, and cost–while simultaneously introducing next-generation features and capabilities – continues to innovate, with an ever-growing lineup of R&D contracts, COTS products, and happy customers – first generation of StreamCaster radios

Simlat Inc – leading provider of innovative, next generation training solutions for UAS – training solution systems enable training for any platform, payload and mission – systems provide an astounding UAS training experience that boosts performance and safety while dramatically decreases risk and expenses

Sino Jet – founded in 2011 – main operating bases in Beijing and Hong Kong – integrating hosting, charter flights, ground services, business aircraft building operations and high-end travel – complementary advantages and synergy of the “domestic + overseas” dual platform – provides services for business jets registered domestically and overseas – advocates sustainable development – empowers business jet operations with “green aviation” + “digital aviation” – first company in the industry to announce a carbon neutral plan

Sirius Aviation AG – trailblazer in the aerospace sector – dedicated to revolutionizing air travel with flagship creation, the Serius Jet – a regional hydrogen VTOL aircraft – features a groundbreaking hydrogen-electric propulsion system, enabling it to travel up to 1150 miles carrying up to 5 passengers, all while producing zero emissions

SkeyDrone – headquartered in Brussels – at forefront of developing cutting-edge software and services allowing drone operators, authorities and companies with critical assets to seamlessly integrate, monitor and manage drones in the most safe, efficient and secure way – created in 2020 – group of executives, software programmers and product designers who previously collaborated at skeyes, the Belgian Air Navigation Service Provider – founding team recognized the potential to utilize uncrewed aerial vehicles to optimize business processes – by 2022, Brussels Airport Company joined the partnership as a shareholder, aligning its vision with the company’s growth ambitions – Brussels Airport Company contributes invaluable knowledge, expertise, and aviation experience to propel SkeyDrone towards new heights – team boasts over 100 years of combined experience in UAV operations, air traffic control and programming – play a pivotal role in the implementation of U-space in Belgium – one of the first U-space service providers in Europe

SkyBus – has been offering passengers a convenient and cost-effective way of traveling between the city and airport for over 44 years – famous for fast, frequent and affordable transfer services across Melbourne, Avalon and Hobart Airports

Skycharge GmbH – transforming UAV operations with advanced drone charging stations

Skydio – founders met as grad students at MIT in 2009 – helped pioneer autonomous drone technology – after MIT helped start Google’s Project Wing – founded in 2014 – in 2018 launched R1 which was widely regarded as a breakthrough in autonomous drones for consumers and as a platform for commercial development – products are the result of over a decade of R&D by world experts in drones, AI, and computer vision

SkyDrive – founded in 2018 – development, manufacture, sale and operation of flying vehicles eVTOL – development, manufacture, sale and operation of and consulting for cargo drones

SkyDrones – accelerate the development and adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles for enterprise by building connected hardware and software products for drone manufacturers and commercial drone service providers

SkyDrop – formerly known as Flirtey – turnkey solutions provider of hardware and software for autonomous last-mile drone delivery and owns extensive patents – pioneer of the commercial drone delivery industry – mission to make delivery instant for everyone – vision of drone delivery that is safer, speedier, quieter, cheaper, and greener – first made history in 2015 when it conducted the first-ever FAA-approved drone delivery in the US

Skyfire Consulting – offers world-class drone solutions for critical sectors and industry professionals – founded in 2014 – premier aerial solutions provider – launched hundreds of successful UAS programs across the United States and beyond – provide program development, FAA compliance consulting & COA processing, equipment selection, Drone as First Responder program development, and an abundance of training customized to one’s needs

Skyfish – launches New Osprey Drone – survey grade lightweight quadcopter for inspection of critical infrastructure and ISR – powerful and timely information from a drone that is small, smart, and ready to scale – Made in the USA – NDAA compliant – Green UAV in process

Skyfly – UK company – Axe 2-seat personal VTOL EV

Skyfront – longest endurance hybrid gas-electric multicopter drone

Skyline Software Systems Inc – provides the platform needed to process, build, analyze, save, and share your 3D/2D geospatial data

Skylock – design and manufacture counter-drone technologies for the detection, verification and neutralization of unauthorized drones – experts develop modular, multi-layered counter-drone systems and counter-measures, delivering comprehensive solutions for airports, critical infrastructures, military bases, and national events against evolving drone threats – solutions enable governments, municipalities, and HLS organizations to anticipate and rapidly respond effectively to unlawful drone incursions

Skyports Drone Services – expert drone deliveries and inspections – all-electric delivery and inspection services are operational in 13 countries

Skyports Infrastructure – leading provider of infrastructure for the AAM industry – founded in 2018 – developing and operating landing infrastructure for the electric air taxi revolution, as well as using drones for a variety of business requirements – plays a critical role in the UAM ecosystem; designing, building, owning, and operating vertiports that enable eVTOL operators to take off and land in and around cities across the world – uses drone technology to enable businesses to develop their logistics, capture key data, and improve operational efficiency – active in the rural deliveries, survey, surveillance and maritime verticals – proud to have a diverse and talented team based around the world with expertise ranging from technology, airspace, engineering, real estate, operations and consulting

Skyportz – focus is on securing access to a range of Skyportz locations, starting with existing helipads and airports and then moving on to suburban and urban locations such as business parks, shopping centers, car parking garages, industrial sites and greenfield city fringe developments – stable of sites across Australia ready to activate – also helping property developers to future proof their projects so they can offer access to air taxis and freight services as soon as they start operating

Sky Power GmbH – engines can be used for various unmanned aerial systems – used as direct propulsion, for hybrid solutions, as range extenders or also in generator function for power generation

Skyrisks – global leader in aircraft insurance and risk management solutions for the fast-growing AAM sector

Skyryse eliminates hundreds of parts and potential points of failure by replacing antiquated mechanical components with Skyryse designed smart actuators – makes small aircraft as safe as the big ones – using a universal flight control system, SkyOS, that’s simpler and safer

SkySafe – technology that allows governments, law enforcement, airports, corporations, cities, and more to manage their airspace with real-time drone data and analytics

SkyScape – founded in 2020 – in Japan – design and development of air mobility takeoff and landing sites – support for overseas next-generation air mobility related companies to enter the Japanese market – sales consulting business related to drones – disaster relief activities using drones – various inspections, data collection, map, and 3D model production using drones

Sky Spotter – made by RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems, Ltd – detects and neutralizes legacy radars threats – enables multiple targets to engage, track, and manage multiple targets simultaneously

SkyTrac Systems – provides airtime and mission services to improve operator safety and efficiency

Skyway – revolutionizing the transportation industry – creating a safe, efficient, and sustainable future – with strategic partners and modern technology, combined with conventional best practices – bringing the promise of UAM/AAM benefits to their communities

Sky Wiper – in 2019, the Lithuanian company NT Service exhibited the electronic non-lethal weapon EDM4S, which is intended for the destruction of small and medium-sized UAVs – fully mobile device is designed to face remote controlled aircraft (RPAS) systems – device is able to identify and actively disrupt UAV guidance, tracking and navigation systems – all elements of the EDM4S are fully integrated and ready for immediate use using a rifle trigger – system adapted to work with other frequencies can be supplied on request

SmartDrone – revolutionizing drone mapping – innovative products and services make complex mapping accurate, accessible, and more efficient than ever

SmithsInterconnect – leading supplier of application specific, high reliability electrical interconnect solutions from highly integrated assemblies to micro-miniature connectors and spring probe contacts – comprised of Hypertac, Sabritec and IDI brands, which are synonymous for exceptional performance where critical applications require a technologically advanced, high quality, multi-pin electrical connection to ensure reliability and safety

Sonaca – one of the world leaders in development, manufacturing, assembly and detailed parts supply in the aeronautical sector – competencies are spread throughout civil, military and space markets – across 6 countries – 3,800 people are working with the goal of serving major OEMs and super tier-ones – combines one-stop shop industrial capabilities with  metallic and composite supplies – offers the best price combination with the latest automation technologies, low cost country manufacturing facilities and worldwide engineering offices – have engaged transition to reach 4.0 industry while materializing sustainable transformation – works closely with customers, from early design stages to in-service support, focusing on reducing overall costs

Sonetics – leading global provider of team communication systems for challenging work environments

Sonoran Desert Institute – online school – helps students learn the skills and techniques they’ll need to be successful in the firearms and unmanned technology industries – accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) -faculty is comprised of professionals with decades of industry experience – programs are designed to combine modern learning methods, hands-on training options, and the flexibility of online education

Sony – supporting the dreams of creators with the power of technology – creating experiences that move many hearts – and delivering them to people around the world through products and services

Sparrowhawk Radar – Transport Canada approved detect and avoid (DAA) solution for BVLOS RPAS Operations –
ground-based radar complimented with ADS-B that enables effective small aircraft detection – provides an integrated airspace picture allowing RPAS Operators to safely fulfill their operations

Specialty Coating Systems – over 50 years of experience in conformal coating engineering and applications – world leader in Parylene, liquid, plasma polymerized, ALD and multilayer conformal coating technologies – direct descendant of the companies that originally developed Parylene

Speedbird Aero – safe and seamless drone logistics platform – already positively impacting businesses and people’s lives around the world – currently, operating in different continents – have the first platform certified by a respected Civil Aviation Agency – expect a global reach by 2030

SPH Engineering – expert in drone technology development, providing UAV software solutions, integration services, and custom development to advance drone applications for surveying, data collection and processing, and entertainment – founded in 2013 in Latvia (EU) – global customer and partner network in over 150 countries

Sphere Drones – founded in 2012 by Paris Cockinos – originated from Paris’ childhood interest in hobby aeroplanes and helicopters – authorized distributor of industry juggernauts – provides sales, services, and repairs to clients in both the consumer and commercial marketplaces – has grown to be one of the largest drone service providers in Australia – staff in New South Wales, Western Australia, Queensland, and Victoria – more than twenty-five staff members – also work on their own in-house solutions to better suit their customers’ needs

SPi Infrared – specializes in long range thermal infrared imaging flir cameras, gimbals, EO/IR systems, scopes, monoculars, SWIR, color night vision and advanced long range MWIR, LWIR imaging systems – provide full support and consultation for advanced custom, exotic and complex long range thermal Flir PTZ EO/IR gimbal systems and associated laser imaging systems – provide excellent support from start to finish with over 30 years of experience in the advanced long range PTZ thermal IR flir imaging, color night vision, laser, radar industry

Spirent Communications Inc – leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks, cybersecurity, and positioning

Spleenlab GmbH – highly specialized AI software company – founded with the idea to redefine Safety and AI – since April 2018, primarily engaged in the development and distribution of safe Machine Learning algorithms for the semi- and fully autonomous mobility, especially the flight of UAV, helicopters, Air Taxis, driving vehicles and beyond – generated SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) enables completely new applications and products for any kind of autonomous mobility – based in Saalburg-Ebersdorf, Germany

SpyDar – CEO Liza Pierce founded SpyDar to advance VTOL technology to support the U.S. Warfighter – company composed of Patriots, Makers, Engineers, and Dreamers – primary mission is to create a highly capable, low-cost, medical eVTOL – “Ambition leads us not only farther than any other person, but as far as it is possible for us to go.” – M-DAR is a new way of flying

SRC Gryphon Sensors – not-for-profit research and development company – strives to find unique, creative solutions for customers’ challenges – committed to redefining possible® – since 1957 – applied science, technology, information and relentless determination to solve the “impossible” with bright minds, fresh thinking and fearless innovation – experience in defense, environment and intelligence

STAFL Systems LLC – engineering a clean energy future by providing industry-leading lithium-ion battery management, systems architecture, and energy storage solutions

Star Charge – global leader in EV charging and energy solutions – offering a comprehensive suite of products and services – portfolio includes state-of-the-art EV chargers, energy storage systems, and sophisticated management software, seamlessly integrated to cater to the diverse needs of clients – headquarters is located in California – manufacturing facilities situated in Ohio – hardware lineup includes full range of AC and DC equipment, charging connectors, power modules, cabinets, and battery storage systems – software portfolio boasts cloud platforms, smartphone applications, and intelligent energy management systems

Steel City Drones – Flight Academy – traveled across the United States helping hundreds of Service Companies, Public Safety Agencies, and Individuals alike, learn how to incorporate drones into their work-flow – drone integration and training reduces countless hours in labor costs while increasing efficiency and safety

Stellantis – constellation of 14 iconic automotive brands and 2 mobility arms – more than transportation – about moving people and making connections – transforming into a sustainable mobility tech company – guided by the clear vision of Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan – paves the way to achieve carbon net zero by 2038 – leading the charge in electrification and software development – develop, engineer, manufacture, and scale the best breakthroughs in all facets of sustainable mobility from autonomous, connected, electrified, shared and pre-owned vehicles to micro-mobility, commercial vehicles, and even electric aircraft – community of more than 160 nationalities – industrial operations in more than 30 countries – customers in more than 130 markets – publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Euronext Milan (STLAM), and Euronext Paris (STLAP)

STILFOLD – technology owned and developed by the Swedish design and technology company STILRIDE AB – business to business division for the company – service, license and solutions provider

Stratom Inc – driving the future of automation by developing unmanned ground vehicles and autonomous robotic systems for commercial and defense applications – whether in safe, controlled settings or dynamic and challenging terrain – specializing in unmanned cargo movement, autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and robotic refueling – proven tools, methods, technologies and strategic services continuously meet customers’ unique and evolving needs in logistics and operations – solutions enable customers to reduce monotonous, difficult or dangerous tasks to optimize uptime and efficiencies, address labor shortages, increase profitability, and keep people safe

Streamworks – trusted partner and innovative leader in direct marketing and secure mail communications, helping clients create and deliver meaningful messaging that drives results – experienced teams design and manage print, mail, and digital programs – umbrella of companies provides state of the art printing presses, print finishing services, a full-service creative and branding agency, and secure fulfillment solutions

StrikeWERX – collaboration space in the heart of the Ark-La-Tex – proximity to Barksdale Air Force Base – innovation arm of the AFGSC Office of the Chief Scientist – connects people and resources across government, industry and academia to solve Air Force Global Strike Command’s most difficult problems – provide research, development and consultation related thereto in the fields of cyber technology, virtual training, communications, computer networking, digital modeling and simulation, rapid prototyping, and innovation in software development, data analytics, design-thinking, and cyber security in support of the nuclear and global strike enterprise

Subaru Air Mobility – Subaru Corporation vision of future mobility – communicates Subaru’s efforts to strengthen its bond with society, allowing visitors to experience “Enjoyment and Peace of Mind” for today and the future – electrification and automation technologies are advancing – growing expectations for new air mobility that will bring about an “air mobility revolution” – concept expresses the future of “more freedom in mobility” that Subaru envisions – engineers from the aerospace and automotive divisions are currently working together on flight demonstrations

Subsea 20/20 Inc – proudly represent world-leading manufacturers of underwater sensors and instruments including acoustic modems, CTDs, echosounders, subsea batteries, underwater cameras, beacons, drifter buoys, flashers,
hydrophones, sonar, USBL and LBL positioning systems, tide and wave gauges, and more – Vehicle showroom featuring AUVs, ROVs, and USVs

SubSeaSail – mission is to make 100% energy harvesting, long-duration, uncrewed autonomous vessels and unique, low SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) sensors available for ocean data collection, communications, and payload deployment that are more economical, reliable, convenient, and sustainable than other offerings – vessels will have the capability to submerge to avoid bad actors/weather and/or to listen/monitor underwater

Sunhillo Corporation – global leader in surveillance data distribution and conversion products – headquartered in West Berlin, NJ, within 45 minutes of the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) – handles all life-cycle aspects of surveillance data distribution systems for the FAA, US Military, civil aviation authorities, and national defense organizations across the globe

Sunnysky USA – daughter company of Zhong Shan Lang Yu Model Co. Ltd., that owns the trademark of “SunnySky” motors – the only manufacturer of genuine SunnySky brushless motors – in charge of distribution, marketing, and services of SunnySky motors and related products in the United States – office and warehouse is located in the capitol of Ohio, Columbus City –  ZhongShan LangYu Model Co. Ltd., the owner of SUNNYSKY brand, is one of the leading manufacturers of brushless motors used in drones and model aircrafts – under SUNNYSKY have developed more than a hundred different brushless motors in over ten categories

Sunwell Carbon Fiber Composite Corporation – Swancor founded in 1992, specializes in the research and development of resins – formed a joint venture with Formosa Plastics Group in 2015 to establish Sunwell (Jiangsu) Carbon Fiber Composite Co., Ltd. – SWCFC was founded in 2015 as a joint venture of Swancor & Formosa Plastics Group with registered capital of 19 million USD – combines the expertise and resources from two companies to build an excellent foundation for providing carbon fiber composite solutions worldwide – in 2019, Sunwell Carbon Fiber Composite Co. was established in Taiwan – operates in two locations, Nantou, Taiwan & Funing, Jiangsu Province, specializing in the development and production of resin, prepreg, thermoplastics-, carbon fiber- & glass fiber applications sold in more than 30 countries

Supernal Advanced Air Mobility – mission to open city skies by accelerating a new zero-carbon mobility paradigm – electric air vehicles that operate with an unrelenting focus on safety, customer needs, and ground-to-air connectivity – to reach its full potential, AAM must be integrated into existing transportation networks – collaborating with public transportation agencies and policymakers to work out the details of the complete ground-to-air ecosystem – solution will be an open system, not a proprietary network

Surcar Airlines – startup – no website as yet – did find X – airline that operates solely in the Canary Islands – plan is to have up to 15,000 passengers per year and fly between the main cities in the archipelago, connecting them through flights that last under 30 minutes – would use a fleet of seaplanes because they are the best fit to improve the local connectivity, social cohesion, and the development of the islands’ economies – believes it can connect Santa Cruz and Las Palmas in under 30 minutes, with more agile checkpoints – will also cut CO2 emissions by up to 30% because it will reduce the time used to travel by car to the local airports

Surf Air Mobility – combination of air travel service flying passengers today and the development of electric aircraft technology uniquely positions them to commercialize electric aircraft

Survair – UAV data collection and processing

Survice – nationally recognized leader in system protection, enhancement, and enabling technologies

Sustainable Skylines – since 2020 they have been on a mission to bring best-in-class aerial advertising technologies to their clients

Suter Industries AG – offers development services from the initial idea to the start of production – with enthusiasm and dedication, experienced engineers develop and test innovative drive concepts all the way up to complete vehicles – all in-house

Swift Engineering – speed-driven, innovation company providing products, technologies, and fully integrated product development solutions from ideation to market

SwissDrones – leading manufacturer and operator of long-range unmanned helicopter systems – enables safe and cost-effective unmanned aerial intelligence solutions for surveillance, inspection and search & rescue missions beyond visual line of sight – unique twin-rotor unmanned helicopter systems are designed to replace manned helicopters at reduced costs, significantly lower carbon emissions and without putting crews at risk when operating in challenging conditions –  systems allow for integration of high-end sensor payloads and enable long-range, BVLOS operations both at day and night with a flight endurance of multiple hours – aircraft are in operation across Asia, Europe, and North America – founded in 2013 – based out of Switzerland – headquarters in Zurich – manufacturing site in Buchs (St. Gallen) – named a Top 50 Global UAV Enterprise by the World UAV Federation and a Top 40 Civil Drone Platform Manufacturer by Drone Industry Insights

Systel – help defense and commercial customers overcome obstacles of environments and requirements to achieve mission success – deliver compute superiority with purpose-built rugged computing solutions designed for mission need – headquartered in the suburbs of Houston, Texas – products and capabilities reflect the cutting-edge innovation and spirit of determination that turned Houston into Space City

Taisync Technology Inc – provides off-the shelf and OEM integrated long-range wireless video transmitter and receiver solutions to companies in the unmanned vehicle, security and broadcast spaces across the globe

Taiwan UAV – design and manufacture UAVs

Target Arm Inc – groundbreaking products (Tular v3.5, Sensor Fusion Engine, Maestro Mission Controller and On-the-Edge Flight Control software) are at the forefront of technological innovation – seamlessly connect the dots to launch and recover drones on the move

TCab Tech – ‘TCab’ means ‘time taxi’ – reminds the founders of their mission to offer an affordable and time-efficient means of transportation to the general public – creating a reliable air mobility ecosystem offering zero-emission aerial ridesharing to the general public – envisaging a future with Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) shortening the daily commute

T-Drone – professional industrial drone manufacturer – exquisite design and collocation

Teal Drones – founded in 2014 by George Matus (who was 17 at the time) in Salt Lake City, Utah – purpose is to enable unmanned systems to be more than just flying cameras – strong team and a backbone of venture support – helping to rebuild America’s sUAS industrial base to compete on a global scale

Team Neo – Northeast Ohio Region’s economic development partner – accelerates the pace of growth and equity relating to business development outcomes throughout the 14 counties of Northeast Ohio – work with a strong, coordinated regional network to advance the Northeast Ohio Region toward a truly vibrant economy: one that is talented, equitable, innovative, resilient, competitive, and prosperous

Tecnalia – largest center of applied research and technological development in Spain – benchmark in Europe – member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance – collaborate with companies and institutions to improve their competitiveness, people’s quality of life and achieve sustainable growth

Tekever – offers a surveillance-as-a-service solution, delivering actionable real-time intelligence to make oceans safer and save more lives – proven global leader in real-time maritime perception

Teledyne FLIR Defense – designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness – bring innovative sensing solutions into daily life through thermal imaging, visible-light imaging, video analytics, measurement and diagnostic, and advanced threat detection systems – offers a diversified portfolio that serves a number of applications in government & defense, industrial, and commercial markets – products help first responders and military personnel protect and save lives, promote efficiency within the trades, and innovate consumer-facing technologies – strives to strengthen public safety and well-being, increase energy and time efficiency, and contribute to healthy and intelligent communities

Teleo – Autonomous heavy equipment will revolutionize the construction and mining industries and the role of equipment operators – working to make the promise of autonomy real, one smart step at a time – founded to provide a novel incremental pathway to full autonomy, starting now – Supervised Autonomy technology lets construction companies retrofit their existing fleets of heavy equipment to supercharge productivity, save money, and make being an equipment operator safe and comfortable – delivers the benefits of supervised autonomy now, while allowing construction and mining companies to amortize their investments as the technology matures toward fully autonomous heavy equipment operation

Telespazio Iberica – works to bring Space closer to Earth for the benefit of institutions, enterprises and communities by providing innovative space services that support the achievement of sustainability goals, worldwide

TerraDrone – founded in 2016 in Japan – mission is to “cross” bridges by integrating diverse fields to foster innovation and find solutions – aim to realize a sustainable and prosperous future – survey, inspection, UAS traffic management, agriculture

Tersus GNSS Inc – GNSS solution provider – offerings and services aim to make centimeter-precision positioning affordable for large-scale deployments – founded in 2014 – pioneers in design and development GNSS RTK products to better cater to the industry’s needs

teTra – aircraft manufacturing start-up – based in Tokyo, Japan – creating a truly valuable personal transportation service

Textron eAviation – headquartered in Wichita, Kansas – focused on sustainable flying – backed by Textron’s 100 years of expertise and the restless spirit for innovation that is embodied in Pipistrel, Cessna, Beechcraft and Bell brands – taking the lead in Textron’s development of sustainably powered flight – leveraging the industry-leading product design, certification, manufacturing, and aftermarket solutions from across Textron’s businesses coupled with the newly acquired expertise of Pipistrel

Thales Group – Air Defense – provides solutions for a variety of specialized markets and applications including radiology, radio frequency, microwave sources, training and simulation solutions, lasers and microelectronics solutions for science, industry, space, defense, automotive, railways and energy conversion platforms

ThayerMahan – autonomous maritime surveillance

Thunder Power RC – #1 in performance reliability since 2003 – world-leader in the advancement of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery power and charging solutions for a wide variety of RC, UAV/UAS and other applications

Thunder Tiger Group – founded in 1979 – public company listed in Taiwan Stock Exchange – forefront of radio-controlled model industry for the past 40 years – in 2015, launched Unmanned Vehicle Systems division called TTROBOTIX supplying customers with UAV and ROV products

Times Microwave Systems – member of Amphenol North America Military Group, a division of Amphenol Harsh Environment Solutions – pioneering brand of innovative RF and microwave interconnect assemblies, cables, and connector designs – more than 70 years of industry experience in designing and manufacturing high-performance coaxial cables, connectors, assemblies, and custom solutions for ultra-demanding applications, including aerospace, avionics and airframe, land mobile radio and public networks, medical, military and defense, industrial, quantum computing, radars, railway, space, test and measurement, wireless infrastructure and 5G, and more

TKH Vision (Allied Vision and SVS-Vistek) – partnership of eight proven machine vision technology providers under the TKH Group brand, working both collaboratively and independently to deliver integrated smart vision systems to the global market – combination of complementary technologies are the first step in providing customers with complete 2D/3D solutions, under one umbrella of trusted and cooperating companies, with the goal of offering easy access to the highest quality products and a simpler and more integrated purchase, implementation, and support experience

T-Motor founded in 2009 – specializes in R&D, production, and sales of safe and reliable UAV power systems – creating a precedent for UAV power system solutions – global professional UAV power system brand – head office is located in Nanchang, the hero city of China – products have been used widely in film and television, agriculture, surveying and mapping, logistics and transportation, manned aviation, emergency rescue, fire protection, power energy, pipeline inspection and many other fields – more than 300 distributors worldwide helps global drone enterprises to achieve the top of world technology

Toshiba Counter-UAS – since 1937, been producing radar systems, weather radar systems, rechargeable lithium-ion battery(SCiB™), and other innovative technologies that have contributed to a safer, more secure, reliable world
– delivered advanced radar systems for naval, airborne, ground surveillance, air traffic control and weather radar applications – tackling new challenges – global demand for electricity is increasing year by year, and safe and sustainable solutions are required in both the private and defense sectors – rapid spread of drones to deliver useful new services – developed new drone detection systems and highly safe rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (SCiB™)

Tough Stump Technologies LLC – harness UAS technology to offer customized solutions to complex problems with a cutting-edge communications ecosystem through Mapping, Drones, Training and Software

Toyon Research Corporation – nationally recognized small business performing both technology development and defense systems analysis – since 1980 – supported more than 50 government and commercial customers on over 1000 contracts

TrackGen – unique R&D, software and consulting company with a highly focused interest in multisensor-multitarget tracking – in 20 years, researchers at TrackGen have published nearly 300 highly-cited peer-reviewed research articles and collaborated with top researchers and practitioners in the world on real-world tracking problems and systems – experience and expertise have been transformed into multiple software products that have been used in real systems and tested with real data – COTS tools are available for licensing, customization and integration

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

On the morning of September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed in a series of coordinated terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia – resulted in the creation of the TSA, designed to prevent similar attacks in the future – tens of thousands of people joined TSA and committed themselves to strengthening the transportation systems while ensuring the freedom of movement for people and commerce – Aviation and Transportation Security Act, passed by the 107th Congress and signed on November 19, 2001, established TSA

TrellisWare Technologies Inc – launched in 2000 – innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications for commercial, government, and military end users – highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions – delivering the next generation of communications to military, civilian, and commercial markets, today

Tresco – RadarLink – transport of goods and raw materials should not be synonymous with pollution, noise, and traffic jams – committed to contributing to its alternative – based in the port of Antwerp – providing custom solutions for inland navigation in Europe for more than 25 years – strive to be a reliable partner for the sector and provide the various actors with the necessary tools and support to make the transport on the waterways safe, efficient, and predictable – developing and selling technological solutions that allow inland navigation to claim its place as a fully-fledged partner in a multimodal logistics chain, adapted to current economic and ecological realities

Triad RF Systems – innovative designer and manufacturer of RF/Microwave amplifiers and integrated radio systems for challenging environments – founded in 2014 by three industry veterans with a combined 65 years of engineering expertise – builds on an outstanding track record of providing high-performing products that meet the stringent SWaP requirements of military and commercial wireless communications, Satcom, radar, and ISR / electronic warfare applications

Tricore Corporation (SAVOX) – leading manufacturer of precision transmission mechanisms and motor solutions – more than 35 years of experience in electromechanical integration, with full-process integration and a 95% self-made parts rate, rapidly extending the product line from trigger coils to high-precision transmission modules – founded in Changhua, Taiwan in 1985 – relocated to Taichung’s operational headquarters in 2016

Trimble Applanix – robust position and orientation solutions for sensors and vehicles – industry-leading GNSS-aided inertial technology – direct Georeferencing of imaging devices – sensor fusion and complex systems

True Blue Power – specializes in the design and manufacturing of electrical power solutions for the global aerospace industry – includes USB chargers, power conversion products, emergency battery power supplies, and advanced lithium-ion batteries – products feature proprietary NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion battery technology, which offers stable chemistry, faster charging, consistent output, excellent cycle life and lower total cost of ownership – translates into smaller, lighter products that are less than half the size and weight of existing battery solutions – products are housed in their signature blue casing and combine proven technology with the superior quality, ingenuity and decades of experience that customers have come to expect

Trusted Operator – The AUVSI Trusted Operator™ fills the gap between minimally prescriptive operating regulations, such as the FAA’s Part 107, and a higher level of demonstrated knowledge, flight proficiency, safety and risk management practices that is expected to be valued by employers and customers of commercial UAS operators

TruWeather Solutions – the team developed a weather risk management framework for Air Force operations that integrated weather into daily mission planning and support – in just one year, without increasing accuracy, the team was able to reduce the impact of weather by 40 percent, saving taxpayers over 200 million dollars – framework was certified by Air Force analysts – adopted this framework to serve weather sensitive businesses and industries in the private sector to increase safety and productivity when weather is a potential threat to business operations

TSC – develop and manufacture technologies that mitigate threats to personnel and strategic resources – enhance intercept and strike precision for improved lethality

Tualcom – operates in the fields of communication and RF technologies – providing fast, customized and state-of-the art solutions with indigenous designs – participate in various projects carried out by country’s leading space technology and defense companies – main objective is to develop and produce compact, efficient and general purpose or application specific communication and RF systems, sub-systems and modules – communication systems – high frequency and broadband systems related to radar and electronic warfare

Tulsa Innovation Labs – design and launch new initiatives to catalyze a thriving and inclusive innovation economy in Tulsa

Tyto Robotics – world leader in electric propulsion testing for nearly a decade – manufacturing several varieties of thrust stands that fully characterize brushless motors and propellers for UAVs and eVTOL aircraft – thrust stands are of the highest quality and have the highest precision of any stand on the market, so customers can have confidence in the data they acquire – focus on accuracy, calibration, smart design, and years of experience – thousands of companies in over 80 countries across the globe have benefited from Tyto Robotics products and software – serve the most innovative companies and research centers in the world to create a smarter and greener future

UAV Forecast – free version shows current conditions and 3-hour forecasts – Value Subscription for 24-hour forecasts – Hobbyist Subscription for 7-day hourly forecasts, cloud base altitude and more – Professional Subscription to see 15-day hourly forecasts and save up to 10 favorite locations

UAV Navigation – Grupo OESIA – private company with 100% Spanish capital – specialized in the design of guidance, navigation and control solutions (GNC) for UAVs since 2004 – flight control solutions are used by a variety of Tier 1 aerospace manufacturers in a wide range of UAV – also known as RPAS or ‘drones’ – develops and implements projects in 40 countries – approximately 3,400 professionals -19 corporate offices spread across Europe, Latin America, and Asia

UAV Propulsion Tech – US company – located in Tampa, FL – markets advanced UAV technology from Germany, Switzerland, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Israel, Czech Republic, Poland, India and Estonia into the US UAV market – solutions include commercial off the shelf (COTs) and custom hardware solutions that are flying on several high-end global UAV platforms

uAvionix – radically innovating – making the skies safe and open for all – have been on a path to enhance safety, accessibility and efficiency in the skies – technology, products and services are the foundation to delivering seamless communication and coordination among everything that flies

UBER ELEVATE – Dec 2020 – bought by Joby

Uber Freight – delivers an end-to-end enterprise suite of Relational Logistics to advance supply chains and move the world’s goods – offers the industry-leading combination of technology, capacity, and partnership – proprietary AI-Optimized Network surfaces deep insights to supercharge and streamline operations – align shippers and carriers through Dynamic Capacity – Expert Partnership pair deep industry expertise and high-touch service to provide customers with the right blend of human and tech solutions for the best results

Udinfo – professional engineering team with innovative NAND knowledge to provide total storage solutions to industrial customers and solve challenges of NAND Flash products

UDX – team of technical professionals – help businesses leverage cloud computing – 0ver 15,000 companies around the world use open-source software – provide advisory and engineering services to 73 amazing clients

Ultra Maritime – world’s premier provider of undersea warfare systems, products and solutions – delivering advanced technologies that create maritime warfighting advantages for ‘five-eyes’ and allied defense customers across surface, sub-surface and unmanned platforms

UmbraGroup – led by the parent company UMBRAGROUP S.p.A. – founded in 1972 in Foligno (PG), in Italy – managed by a forward-looking management inspired by FIRST values ​​and accompanied by passion, ability and ambition – more than 50 years’ experience in the industrial sector – excellent supplier of ball screws – design and production of ball screws derives from the need to solve specific application situations, such as high linear axis speed, high accelerations, high thrust loads, and reduction of vibrations on screws of considerable length – design and produce industrial screws that can meet the needs of an increasingly complex and competitive market, guaranteeing a vast range of types and size combinations, technical solutions, and dedicated components – ball screws are the basic component for all the applications in which fast, precise, and reliable movements are required

Uncrewed Systems Technology Magazinefocuses entirely on the innovative engineering that’s successfully pushing boundaries on land, at sea, in flight and even through the universe – magazine is unique – first ever publication to focus entirely on providing independent coverage of the engineering at the heart of uncrewed vehicles – applies the same rigorous scientific approach to this brave new world as critically acclaimed Race Engine Technology has brought to the subject of racing powertrain technology – published 6-times a year – probe today’s cutting-edge projects to provide in-depth research insights – rigorous investigation is backed by professional peer review and critical analysis

Unifly – aviation tech company – enhances autonomous aviation safety and efficiency by digitizing traffic management and integrating with UAS and UAM – addressing the surge in air traffic, Unifly’s proven UTM solutions are deployed worldwide in over ten countries

United Nations (UN)

international organization founded in 1945 – currently made up of 193 Member States – work guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter – evolved over the years to keep pace with a rapidly changing world – the one place on Earth where all the world’s nations can gather, discuss common problems, and find shared solutions that benefit all of humanity

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the US. – 19,000 government employees and contractors working at more than 200 offices across the world

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USDA FS)

mission of the FS is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations – grounded in world-class science and technology – rooted in communities – connects people to nature and to each other – federal agency in service to the American people – cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality – supports nature in sustaining life

Unitree Robotics – focusing on the R&D, production, and sales of consumer and industry-class high-performance general-purpose legged and humanoid robots, six-axis manipulators, and so on – fully self-researching key core robot components such as motors, reducers, controllers, LIDAR and high-performance perception and motion control algorithms, integrating the entire robotics industry chain – applied for more than 180 domestic patents – granted more than 150 patents all over the world – national high-tech certified enterprise and national “small giant” enterprise

Universal Hydrogen– founded in early 2020  – group of experienced engineers and innovators – backed by world-class investors – built around a pragmatic, near-term approach to making hydrogen commercial flight a reality

Universal Solutions International Inc (USI) – recognized for its proven and demonstrated expertise as a technology development services provider – currently supports customers such as the US ARMY, DARPA, DLA, DTRA, USSOCOM, and FORSCOM in R&D portfolio management and global logistics – maintains manufacturing technology domain expertise – developing new capabilities across all current & future aviation platforms – core expertise includes aeronautical engineering disciplines, airworthiness, program management, and expeditionary logistics – includes Multi-Service and Other Agency coordination and planning, as well as international market development

UnmannedSystemsTechnology – showcases the latest technologies and engineering innovations from component, service and platform suppliers within the unmanned systems industry – covers all categories and classes of unmanned/uncrewed systems: Air vehicles (UAV/UAS/drones), Ground Vehicles and Robotic Systems (UGVs), Surface and Subsea vehicles (USV, AUV, UUV, ROV)

Upgrade Energy – founded in 2019 to solve a common problem among all electric vehicles – battery life – based out of Saint Louis – motivated team of engineers, business developers, and battery assemblers 

UP.Partners – build and invest in technologies that help move people and goods cleaner, faster, safer, and at lower cost – on the ground, in the air, on the sea, and in space – partner with the boldest entrepreneurs and largest companies in the world – mission of Transforming the Moving World

UPS Flight Forward – in 2023, the FAA authorized them to operate drones BVLOS with its Matternet M2 to conduct small package delivery

UpVision – simple and secure streaming solution that works in browser with low latency – designed by experienced video-assist professionals who understand the problem domain – implemented by experienced broadcast and telco engineers who understand how streaming should work

Upwards Aeroelectric aircraft company – develops sustainable flying machines to make the rapid transportation of people and goods cleaner, quieter, faster and more affordable – passionate about ushering in a new era of aviation, unlocking new capabilities enabled by autonomy and vertical flight – founded in 2022 – based in Chicago, IL

Urban Aeronautics – design and deliver a series of city-scale, eco-friendly aircraft that integrate with existing infrastructure to save time and lives – innovative team has over 400 years of combined aviation industry experience from the world’s leading aerospace companies: Northrup Grumman, Boeing Commercial Aircraft, Elbit Systems, and Israel Aerospace Industries – bring diversity of thought into designs, with tech entrepreneurs, aerospace engineers, Israeli Air Force veterans and pilots, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles operators – team members’ achievements include designing fighter jets (Israel’s ”Lavi”) and corporate jets (IAI “Westwind”); Widebody aircraft conversions; and designing the first operational surveillance drone, a breakthrough in the field of UAVs

Urban-Air Port Ltd – designs, develops, manufactures, sells and operates ground, air and digital infrastructure for new forms of sustainable urban air transport such as air taxis and autonomous delivery drones – mission is to remove the largest single constraint to sustainable air mobility – ground infrastructure – to create a zero-emission-mobility ecosystem that will significantly cut congestion and air pollution from passenger and cargo transport – April 2024 completed the launch of Air One, a world-first demonstration of its vertiport technology in Coventry City Centre, UK – plan to deliver over 200 vertiports across the world in the next 5 years – ultra-compact, rapidly deployable, operations hubs for manned and unmanned vehicles providing aircraft command and control; charging/refueling; and cargo and passenger loading

UrbanLink – will revolutionize transportation as the first provider of all electric zero emission AAM solutions – positioned to make history as the first airline in the U.S. to integrate eVTOL aircraft into its fleet – will lead the entry into service and management of AAM in South Florida, and will expand to other markets, playing a vital role in the seamless integration of AAM into the existing transportation infrastructure – will play a crucial role in driving the aviation industry’s goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040

UrbanV Air Mobilityzero-emission to help the air transport industry achieve its decarbonization goals – create innovative and alternative methods to reduce travel times and decongest traffic in our cities – work hard to make sure AAM is inclusive and accessible to all

Urban-X – support outstanding startups – building scalable urban solutions with a focus on climate impact and sustainability – help take urban tech solutions from idea to impact by offering world-class resources, a global network of investors, and deployment opportunities

USAIG – for over nine decades, leading provider of insurance to the aviation and aerospace industries – neither a single insurance company nor a corporation – pool of member firms, all highly rated property and casualty insurance and reinsurance companies – members all carry A.M. Best ratings ranging from A to A++ – pool arrangement has worked for the aviation industry since 1928

US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – manages the end-to-end global defense supply chain – from raw materials to end user disposition – for the five military services, 11 combatant commands, other federal, state and local agencies partner and allied nations

US Naval Research Laboratory – conducts a broad program of scientific research and advanced technology development – broad-based scientific research that NRL provides serves as the foundation to develop solutions and deliver new technologies – scientists and engineers conduct basic and applied research across a wide spectrum of scientific disciplines for both immediate and long-range national defense needs – research is primarily sponsored by government agencies including the Office of Naval Research, Naval Systems Commands and Warfare Centers, Air Force, Army, DARPA, Department of Energy, and NASA

US THOR Counter-Drone Technology – counter-drone system provides a “non-kinetic” defense capability against multiple targets such as drone swarms, which could be challenging to hit using small armaments or other weapon systems – system uses high-power microwaves and a focused energy beam to simultaneously disable drones throughout a large target area, giving the air force a light, low-cost-per-shot solution against unmanned enemy aircraft – can be stowed in a 20-foot transport container and set up in just three hours – operators are also easily trained on the system

Uvify – IFO is the award-winning addition to the UVify family of drones – IFO is UVify’s high-performance choreography swarm drone designed to bring the beauty of drone light shows to the world at an unprecedented scale

UXV Technologies – global leader in command and control (ground control stations) solutions and sensors for a wide range of unmanned applications

Vaeridion – Danish companies Copenhagen AirTaxi and Copenhagen Helicopter – both based at Roskilde Airport – along with German aircraft manufacturer VÆRIDION – signed a cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating the green transition of regional aviation in the Nordic region – by 2030 at the latest, the first 100% electric flights are expected to be introduced on domestic routes in Denmark

Vaisala – for close to a century, measured the slightest shifts in environments, even in the harshest conditions – instruments and intelligence are used where it matters the most: from the world’s largest data centers to leading medical laboratories, from the frozen Arctic to the fierce hearts of hurricanes – and even on the barren surface of Mars – seek out insights hidden in data points – invisible made visible – planet does not need more climate talk – needs climate action – good enough data isn’t good enough – not when data can save energy, resources, and ultimately, lives – enable data-driven climate action that helps industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive

Valence Vector Labs – minority and veteran owned small business – provides advanced electronic device exploitation services to federal government customers – specializes in technical analysis and data extraction from electronic devices to support law enforcement and security missions

Vantage Robotics – team of Stanford and Yale-trained Silicon Valley engineers who set out to expand the aerial frontier –  design and build products in headquarters in San Leandro California

Vectoflow GmbH – young, innovative company in the field of fluid dynamic measurement technology – founding team combines years of experience in the field of fluid dynamic development and industry – combining innovative processes, to create new measurement technology with a quality that has never been achieved before

Vector Airport Systemsrecognizes the dedication and hard work it takes to run and maintain an airport – work diligently every day to bring imaginative, intuitive, high-value solutions to aid in achieving the mission – founded in 2005 to provide airports a better way to manage aircraft landing fees – solution, PLANEPASS, was first implemented at Massport’s Hanscom Field – has undergone continuous improvement while also being implemented at dozens of airports around the United States – installed systems at 80+ airports worldwide, ranging from busy international commercial hubs to local GA airports

VectorNav Technologies – founded in 2008 – expertise in aerospace guidance, navigation, and control could be applied to the latest advancements in inertial and GNSS technology – resulting in products that achieve unprecedented performance in the smallest possible footprint – headquartered in Dallas, TX, USA – maintains an AS9100-certified, 45,000 ft2 (4200 m2) facility – capacity to produce and deliver tens of thousands of units each year to worldwide customer base – proven solutions across a wide range of markets – SATCOM to robotics, missiles to ISR systems

Velocys – spent the past twenty years developing technology that enables the production of sustainable fuels to help decarbonize global aviation – originated from a University of Oxford technology spin-out company called Oxford Catalysts, which floated on The London Stock Exchange in 2006 – provides customers with the technology to enable production of negative carbon intensity, drop-in fuels from a variety of waste materials – offers an integrated solution for project developers, owners and operators by supplying reactors, catalysts and associated engineering services

Venus Aerospace – solving the thousands of problems that make hypersonic travel possible – engineering innovative aircraft shapes, heat shields, flight mechanics, and so much more – mission is to connect the world and make it a safer place

VerdeGo Aero – creating power and propulsion technologies – enable customers to develop high-performance, reliable, electric aircraft – hybrid-electric powerplants solve the critical performance challenges making the electrification of flight practical, useful, and scalable

Verge Aero – developing the best technology that’s easy to use – goal is to create an entirely new industry with shows everywhere around the globe – founders, Chris Franzwa, Anthony Merlino, Tony Samaritano, and Nils Thorjussen, bring decades of innovation and expertise in developing cutting-edge drone and production technology – drone shows are the singular focus of business – dedicated to providing the tools, technology, and support necessary to elevate the drone show industry, and propelling this art form into the mainstream of global entertainment

VersaLogic Corp – providing high quality, long-life embedded computing solutions with excellent support, throughout the life of the program – headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon – provides US-based design, engineering, and technical support

Vertical Aerospace – taking transport in a new direction – one that defies gravity, and belief – one defined by sheer technological brilliance, innovation and human ingenuity – one that will elevate everyday journeys, for everyone – and all, extraordinarily, with zero operating emissions – blending experience from the European Space Agency, Airbus, McLaren and Dyson – developed proprietary battery technology – Molicel supplies cylindrical cells to achieve the high power, low impedance and fast charging required to make VX4 flight possible, and practical

Vertical Flight Society – world’s oldest and largest technical society dedicated to enhancing the understanding of vertical flight technology – non-profit, charitable educational and technical organization – founded as the American Helicopter Society (AHS) in 1943 – just as the first US helicopter was being put into service – primary forum for interchange of information on vertical flight technology – purpose is to “advance the theory and practices of the science of vertical flight aircraft.”

Vertiia – designed and built in Australia by sustainable development aerospace company AMSL Aero – backed by some of Australia’s largest investors and super funds – home-grown Australian aerospace company – headquarters in Bankstown, New South Wales – flight test facilities in regional New South Wales – team comprises experts in aerospace design, flight test and manufacturing, and highly experienced business professionals from across the aviation sector – founded by the duo Andrew Moore and Siobhan Lyndon – clear mission to manufacture a safe aircraft that will ease the burden of traffic congestion on people’s lives, give people more choice over where they can work and live, and most importantly, play a role in de-carbonizing transport

Vertiko Mobility – Quebec is a world leader in the production and management of renewable energy – develop global solutions for the transport, storage and transfer of energy from the source of supply, hydroelectricity, to the eVTOLs in their vertiports – in Quebec their electrical energy is 100% green, which adds a lot of meaning to the environmental arguments of eVTOLs – approach is profoundly innovative and different from other international vertiport network development companies – real estate developers have a vested interest in retaining ownership of their rooftops in order to maximize the economic value and attraction benefits across their real estate developments

Vertiport Simulations – Microsoft flight simulation based, high technology, forward thinking, vertiport design company – ultra realistic vertiport designs and video presentations offer clients several benefits as opposed to traditional architectural drawings – design and turn around changes faster – provide designs more affordably and place client in a VR environment, which allows them through the use of a Microsoft Xbox controller, the ability to fly into and around their conceptual vertiport, well before real-world groundbreaking occurs, anywhere on earth – Virtual Reality headsets are an incredible tool and foster the ultimate client presentation when it comes to vertiport zoning and compliance resolution as well the promotion of vertiport investment opportunities

Vertiq – makes high performance propulsion systems for commercial and defense UAS – core design consists of a lightweight, tightly integrated motor and ESC with an embedded position sensor – position sensing and sophisticated motor calibration and control software – vehicles experience significant performance advantages

VertxPartners – empowers connection – by lowering the bar of entry into federal contracting – enables pioneers to innovate breakthrough technology that disrupts the status quo – by cultivating partnerships built on expertise – generating a growing network of capable and forward-thinking entities equipped with the best practices for driving America forward

Viasat – global communications company that believes everyone and everything can be connected – for more than 30 years, innovations have helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the world communicate – even in the hardest-to-reach places

Vicon – world’s number one choice in motion capture for over 35 years – provide tailored motion capture systems for any application: life sciences, media and entertainment, location-based virtual reality, and engineering – vision is to analyze and enhance the potential for human motion for the benefit of all

Videology Industrial-Grade Cameras – global custom camera developer & manufacturer serving major medical, industrial, aerospace, & other key markets for over 25 years

VideoRay LLC – underwater remotely operated vehicles

Videosoft Global – ultimate in low bandwidth video streaming solutions to enable remote operations

VideoSys Broadcast – leaders in Broadcast Radio Camera Systems – more than 40 years’ experience, providing RF camera systems to broadcasters all around the globe

Vigilant Aerospace Systems – provides airspace management and flight safety systems for both manned and unmanned aircraft – FlightHorizon™, is based on an exclusively licensed NASA patent and provides situational awareness, synthetic cockpit views, detect-and-avoid and other flight information to enable integration of UAS into the national airspace

Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) – creates technology-based economic development strategies to accelerate innovation, imagination, and the next generation of technology and technology companies – non-profit corporation – bridges gaps at the earliest stages of the Innovation Continuum – through commercialization and seed funding, helps entrepreneurs launch and grow high-growth technology companies and create high-paying jobs for the future – helps facilitate national innovation leadership and an accelerated rate of technology adoption through partnerships with innovative technology start-up companies and advanced technology consumers

Virginia Spaceport Authority – political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia – owns and operates the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) – spaceport includes three launch pads, an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Airfield, a Payload Processing Facility (PPF), an Integration and Control Facility (ICF), an Assembly Integration and Test Facility (AIT), and the Addison Logistics Building – facilities are located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia at Wallops Island – tenant organization on the NASA Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) – reports to and is governed by its Board of Directors

Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) – FAA-designated UAS test site – leverage operational capability, aviation expertise, and robust research resources to take on the most pressing technical and operational challenges in UAS integration – lead Virginia’s BEYOND team and other major federal UAS-integration efforts – work has consistently led to landmark permissions and operations that have advanced the industry – work with the FAA, federal agencies, and leading companies on fundamental research and advanced testing, bridging industry goals and regulatory priorities to develop practical, powerful, evidence-based solutions that set new precedents and lay the groundwork for expanded operations – rigorous approach to safety-case development has rapidly become a model for enabling new drone applications through systematic risk analysis and mitigation – actively engaged in the development of industry standards

Virginia’s New River Valley – located in southwestern Virginia in the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains – consists of four counties (Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski) and one city (Radford) – 1,458-square-mile region has a high degree of economic and social integration and a total population of almost 200,000 people – region is home to two universities: Virginia Tech and Radford University – home to an exceptional community college: New River Community College – institutions contribute to the region’s cultural and social offerings, plus they add to a steady pipeline of talent for area companies

Virtower – designed for airport leadership to gain real-time operational data 24/7 – monitors key airport operational parameters including takeoffs, landings, touch and go’s, pavement utilization and based aircraft operations – while providing a quick and easy noise complaint investigations tool for all customers

Vision Components – embedded vision systems and intelligent components for image processing – German company

Volarious – professional drone users – mission is to create products that fulfill your needs of enhancing DJI drones – from building tethered drone systems to modifying battery stations – help DJI drones to reach their maximum potential and be opened to new fields of applications

Volatus Aerospace – brings a rich history and experience in manned aircraft operations, safety, compliance, and innovation to the evolving unmanned aircraft market – developing all aspects of this new aviation reality – positioned to be relied upon as a strong, commercial partner – Center of Excellence provides a technical bridge to commercialization for new and developing technologies

Volocopter – pioneers safe, quiet, and sustainable all-electric aircraft solutions for people and goods to quickly reach their destinations – first to bring electric air taxis to Europe – in 2024 will launch their VoloCity air taxi services in Paris – followed by Rome and other cities globally – offering people a new, more convenient form of mobility – 2021 – Volocopter Publishes Roadmap for Scalable Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in Cities

VoltAero new-generation electric-hybrid aircraft – design bureau is staffed by youngmotivated engineers and specialists who are passionate about flying – many are pilots themselves – industrial partners bring expertise in design, developmentsystems integration, certification and production – working with leading French schools to benefit from young talent – includes l’IMA/Université de Bordeaux and the École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris

Voltela – connectivity for commercial drones

Volz Servos GmbH & Co Kg – over 40 years of experience in manufacturing the best electromechanical actuators on the market – continuous growth with a passion for strong solutions and ideas that serve progress in the world’s most advanced industries – product portfolio delivering the foundation for a wide range of applications in vertical mobility and modern avionics – servo that is today rightly the benchmark for reliability, thanks to its well thought-out design and tried-and-tested features

Vonaer – establishment in 2021 – growing rapidly every day – many leading companies are already innovating the mobility industry with Moviation – new mobility service company that turns ordinary daily life into something special – provides the freedom to challenge people who want to escape their ordinary daily lives and enjoy new experiences boldly and leisurely, and turns imagination into reality

Votix – American drone software company that developed the first platform capable of truly delivering drone automation, orchestration, and remote operation end-to-end while being hardware agnostic – very successful entrepreneurs founded the company with decades of experience in Enterprise software, drone manufacturing and operation, IT/networking/communications, and cybersecurity

Vports – World leader in the design, construction and operation of AAM infrastructure – collaborating with Transport Canada, NAV CANADA, the Government of Quebec and municipal officials on defining safety and security regulations, flight corridors, urban integration and community engagement for this important undertaking that will benefit their communities – leadership team has extensive experience in many areas, including collaboration with Civil Aviation authorities, operation, certification, regulation and urban integration

V-Star Powered Lift Aviation – committed to sustainable aviation and protecting the environment – actively researching new green technology to provide cost and operationally effective aircraft and aviation services and create a green support infrastructure with buildings and facilities that are friendly to the environment – continually building upon its technology and portfolio

Waabi – Led by AI and self-driving pioneer Raquel Urtasun – best-in-class team is at the forefront of AI innovation – believe the promise of self-driving is the promise of a better world – next-generation approach is the only safe and scalable way to realize that – Generative AI is poised to take over the physical world – leading that revolution

Wave Engine Corp – make affordable jet engines that require no moving parts – leverage wave engine technology to produce simple jet engines with exceptional affordability and scalability

WG Drones – focused in developing a sustainable drone platform specialized in drone shows – provide everything necessary for clients to be successful drone show providers – technology is developed to address needs in the current market such as giving drone show providers the opportunity of servicing and repairing their own aircraft to reduce downtime of their equipment

Wharton Aerospace – independent, not for profit, 501(c)(6) corporation – registered in California – community of senior executives and invited guests with shared commitments to the commercial aerospace & defense industries – have been conducting by-invitation-only annual conferences on the Wharton campus in Philadelphia and the Wharton campus in San Francisco to foster closer ties between the Wharton School, Wharton Aerospace participants and the industrial base – founded in 2004 – Wharton Aerospace Ventures was started in 2012 – to acknowledge that the industry was increasingly impacted by technologies and concepts incepted outside of the traditional base, and recognize it was important to leverage the innovative spirit and investment culture out West – focus is to provide a community platform that takes a closer look at the disruptive market forces catalyzed by the introduction of disruptive technologies

Whisper Aero – past experience at NASA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Joby Aviation, Kitty Hawk, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls Royce – world class team has been leading the field of electric propulsion for more than a decade – mission is to pioneer a more considerate, compelling, and connected future by delivering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion solutions

WhiteFox Defense Technologies – began as a drone manufacturer – when it became apparent there was no mechanism of enforcement to protect against their misuse, created a safe and effective counter-drone solution – internationally recognized as one of the most influential thought-leaders in the counter-drone and airspace management industry – based in Southern CA – led by a team of highly experienced aerospace executives and engineers – mission is to keep the sky open for responsible pilots, advancing drone technology for a better world

Wilbur Air – subsidiary of vertiport developer Skyportz – plans to operate the first 100 Electra eSTOL aircraft in Australia

Windshape Inc – founded WindShape in 2016 – sole aim of revolutionizing the field of experimental aerodynamics by commercializing a new family of wind generating equipment: the windshaper

Wing – design, manufacture, and deploy delivery drones that meet the aviation industry’s highest safety and reliability standards – operational fleet of drones are lightweight, lab-tested, and real-world approved through 350,000+ commercial deliveries across three continents – developing an aircraft library to support future market needs – 2024 – Walmart-Google Linkup Adds Drone Delivery To 60,000 Households

WingXpand – most powerful drone that expands from a backpack

WinMate Inc – global leader in developing advanced rugged, mobile technologies for industries operating in the most challenging environments – include warehouse/ logistics, Infrastructure, Healthcare,Automotive Industry, Marine, Defence, Food & Chemical Industry and industry Automation

Wisk – Boeing – in 2010 set out to explore the possibilities of electric, vertical takeoff and landing flight – since then have developed multiple generations of aircraft and conducted more than 1750+ full-scale test flights – in 2023, became a fully-owned subsidiary of Boeing – operate separately, but this relationship allows them to tap into Boeing’s development, testing, and certification expertise, and more – headquartered in Mountain View, CA – locations around the world – vision of delivering safe, everyday flight for everyone is closer than ever to becoming reality – 2023 – Boeing and Wisk Unveil Concept of Operations for Urban Air Mobility 2.0

WISPR Systems – founded in 2016 – strives to manufacture reliable and affordable U.S.A. commercial UAS with turnkey payload options for commercial operations – supports various industries with drones such as Surveying, Mapping, Telecommunications, Utilities, Public Safety, and much more

WolfSSL – focuses on creating high quality, portable, embedded security software – current products include the wolfSSL embedded TLS library (with OpenSSL compatibility layer), wolfCrypt embedded crypto engine, wolfMQTT, wolfSSH, wolfTPM, wolfBoot, wolfSentry, wolfEngine, wolfProvider, curl/tinycurl, and wolfSSL’s Java JSSE/JCE providers – majority of wolfSSL’s products are dual licensed under both the GPLv2 as well as standard commercial licensing

Workswell Systems – European-based innovative developer and manufacturer – specializing in advanced thermal imaging technology with full in-house development, with high-end expertise in the field of designing and developing the products – focused on supplying the unmatched quality products and solutions to variety of customers – inherent part of the business is consulting service, sales and after-sales support – thermal imaging products and systems enhance the manufacturing processes of numerous European car companies – introduced several unique technologies for UAV and UGV such a the GIS 320 – OGI (optical gas imaging), WIRIS Enterprise and WIRIS Pro that are the most advanced drone thermal imaging cameras for industrial inspection, search&rescue and R&D as well as WIRIS Agro, patented agricultural camera evaluates Crop Water Stress Index (CWSI)

XER Technologies AG – most powerful heavy duty hybrid engine drones for demanding industry applications – X8 – first UAS offers 2.5 hour flight time with 3 kg payload in adverse weather conditions

Ximea Corp – assembled by a group of pioneers from OEM field of Imaging industry – namely SOFTHARD Technologies company – accumulated knowledge and experiences of these Vision veterans covers more than 25 years in business – radically new and fresh approaches utilized in situations where the satisfaction of the customers and clients with special requirements is paramount

Xoar International LLC – established an international reputation for RC aircraft propellers and motors, like RC Airplane Propellers for both gas and electric aircraft – feature precision pair prop sets for drones and multicopters, including quadcopters, hexacopters, and octocopters for hobbyists, aerial cinematography, and any other commercial application – offer powered paraglider propeller and ultralight aircraft props

XPeng – XPENG AEROHT, an affiliate of XPeng Inc. – largest flying car company in Asia – integrating intelligent vehicles and modern aviation – dedicated to producing the safest intelligent electric flying car for individual users – in the future, will provide products and solutions in the field of 3D transportation

XTend – XTEND’s Operating System (XOS) introduces AI-driven robotics that are remotely supervised by human professionals, allowing key decisions yet leaving the majority of the work to autonomous robots, with an emphasis of putting professionals out of harm’s way

Xwing – founded in 2016 – industry’s leading supplier of modular autonomy technology for aviation – adaptable systems are designed to seamlessly integrate with a wide range of aircraft – providing the ability to safely operate ground-supervised, uncrewed aircraft in any airspace – autonomous flight system brings aviation into a new autonomous era – recognized as an industry leader – featured in TIME Magazine’s Best Innovations, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Transportation Company and World Changing Ideas

Zapata – Franky Zapata started his journey in Jet Ski racing – created a high-level Jet Ski competition team – won 3 world titles and 7 European titles – he and his team then designed, manufactured, and sold water products (including the popular FlyBoard®) between 2011 and 2019 – in 2016, made a transition from the water to the air – AIRSCOOTER, the ultimate hybrid electric personal aircraft – in 2024, will open their first Flight Center in the United States and allow people to experience flying – no pilot license is required – can fly AirScooter after a short training provided by their instructors

Zephyr Drone Simulator full-featured drone training software for drone instructors, flight academies, professionals and hobbyists – advanced UAV simulator trains drone pilots to safely and efficiently operate according to FAA guidelines – Zephyr uses real-world physics and a constantly expanding library of training modules and drone platforms meticulously crafted with accurate flight characteristics for cutting-edge drone pilot training

ZeroAvia – developing the world’s first zero-emission engines for commercial aviation – passionate team of over 250 employees and growing – focused on hydrogen-electric propulsion and fueling solutions to address a variety of markets – initially targeting a 300-mile range in 9–19 seat aircraft by the end of 2025 – up to 700-mile range in 40–80 seat aircraft by 2027

ZeroEyes – delivers a proactive, human-verified visual gun detection and situational awareness solution that integrates into existing digital security cameras to stop mass shootings and gun-related violence

Zipline – designs, manufactures, and operates the world’s largest instant logistics and delivery system

Zuri – advanced regional air mobility VTOL aircraft made in Prague in the Czech Republic

 

 

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