Appendix A-E – Entities (VIDEO)

Last updated on April 26, 2024

Here is a non-exhaustive list of companies involved in the UAS / UAM / AAM space.

1200.aero – provides real-time traffic in the air and on the ground – live CTAF/tower audio – scheduled arrivals and departures – parked aircraft – by installing a 30-inch outdoor antenna, basic Internet connectivity, indoor space for a small receiver device (included as part of the service) at an airport, FBO or fleet operator of any size

7A Drones Co. Ltd. – provide global drone application solutions – integrate local technological industries – harness advanced Taiwanese technology

A2Z Drone Delivery – medical delivery – last-mile logistics – inter-site transport – search and rescue – shore to ship

AARONIA – internationally-renowned company – founded in 2003 – headquartered in Strickscheid, Germany – specialize in measuring, tracking and monitoring technology in many fields

AARTOS Drone Detection System – develop and deliver technology to enable customers to strengthen and defend their privacy and infrastructure from unauthorized drones

Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)

nonprofit community of enthusiasts who come together to celebrate model aviation – hobbyists who dream, design, build, and fly model aircraft of all sizes for fun and competition – enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts – love flight – want to see participation in the hobby grow – nationwide network of clubs supports this passion by providing flying fields, mutual learning, and a safe and fun environment for model aviation activities – advocate for the safe enjoyment of model aviation

Accipiter Radar – leading provider of high performance radar surveillance solutions – built upon patented Radar Intelligence Network™ (RIN) Platform Technology – US and Canadian headquarters – deploys proven Surveillance-to-Intelligence™ (S2I) systems to customers around the world – enhancing their capability to meet today’s and tomorrow’s security and safety challenges

Ace VTOL – nothing on their website as of April 2, 2024

ACSL Inc.US subsidiary of ACSL Ltd., Japan’s largest drone manufacturer – publicly listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange – Incorporated in California in January 2023 – committed to bridging US commercial drone market needs with Japan’s growing ecosystem of drone offerings – led by aviation and drone industry experts with prior leadership experience in companies such as Boeing and DJI – additional guidance from an Advisory Board that collectively represents decades of experience in industries spanning Aerospace, Utilities, and Emergency Response

Acutronic Grouphistory of building technologies and teams that are crucial to the aerospace, defense, and transportation industries – Simulation & Test Division is the global market leader in high-performance motion simulation and test equipment – also develops and refurbishes stabilized or gimbaled-platforms – Aerospace Components Division manufactures specialty components for use on uncrewed aerial vehicles, land defense applications, and missile systems

Adacel Technologies – Australian publicly traded company – leading global architect of air traffic management and training solutions

ADDMAN – metal and polymer 3D printing, precision CNC machining, and injection molding

Advanced Aircrew Academy – enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way – provide high quality professional pilot, UAS pilot, flight/cabin attendant, flight coordinator, maintenance, and line service training modules delivered via the web using a world class online aviation training system

Advanced Air Mobility Cooperative Research Centre – launched in September 2023 – leverage Australia’s established aerospace capability and support growth of new and emerging aviation technology companies through cooperative research

Advanced Air Mobility Institute – international non-profit research center dedicated to educating and advocating for the broadest public benefit through the AAM ecosystem globally – committed to protecting people, their rights, and the systems they rely on, by seeking to accelerate access to these new technologies in an ethical and responsible way

Advanced Air Mobility International – global information hub (news and video) for engineering and technical developments in AAM and UAM

Advanced Navigation – world leader in AI robotics and navigation technologies – leverage capabilities in AI neural networks – solutions deliver unparalleled capabilities and exceptional performance across land, air, sea and space applications – mission is to be the catalyst of the autonomy revolution

Advanced Scientific Concepts LLC – leading provider of real time, global shutter, solid-state, 3D flash LIDAR (3DFL) ranging/imaging systems – 3DFL technology offers superior distortion free scene range/intensity mapping capabilities required for real time mapping, guidance navigation & control, situational awareness, tracking, and augmented reality applications

Aergility Corp. – long-range autonomous delivery – ATLIS aircraft is capable of long-range, heavy-lift deliveries straight to the point-of-need – enables a new Distributed Logistics paradigm – 500 pounds of payload and 400+ miles of range

Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. (AVSS) – founded in 2017 – Canadian aerospace company commercializing safety technologies for UAM – offers Parachute Recovery Systems and Flight Termination Systems for commercial drones

Aerium – 501(c)(3) non-profit formed with the purpose to cultivate the pipeline between students, educational institutions, and the aviation industry

Aerium Analytics – pioneer in the use and evolution of drone technology designed to provide industry-specific solutions in the forestry, energy, mining, and logistics sectors

Aeroauto – based in Palm Beach County, Florida – specialize in the sale and service of UAM Vehicles to clients nationwide – an eVTOL Specialized Aeromall

Aerofugia – brand of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. – committed to research, development and commercial operation of global low-altitude smart transportation aircraft

AeroMobil – established in 2010 – design, develop, and commercially introduce the world’s first flying car – AeroMobil

Aero Montreal – Quebec’s aerospace cluster – strategic think tank created in 2006 – groups all the major decision makers in Quebec’s aerospace sector, including companies, educational and research institutions, associations and unions – mission is to mobilize industry players around common goals and concerted actions to increase the cohesion and optimize competitiveness of Quebec’s aerospace cluster – aims to foster the growth and expansion of the cluster to ensure that it may continue to create wealth for Montreal, Quebec and Canada – strategic action plan includes the creation of working groups dedicated to six areas of intervention, namely supply chain development, branding and promotion, innovation, human resources, defense and national security and commercialization and market development

Aerolane – Autonomous Cargo Gliders that can double or triple the capacity of existing planes – capacity increase is possible with minimal additional fuel and without adding pilots or mission complexity – dramatically cuts emissions – reduces overall operational costs by up to 65%

Aeronix, Inc.trusted supplier to the defense and commercial industries for high performance, reliable communications, rugged Ethernet and network, and surveillance system solutions

Aeroprobe Corp.leading producer of air data and flow measurement systems for the aerospace, automotive, turbomachinery, and energy industries – Micro Air Data Systems for flight systems offer real-time data for research and flight testing – extensive line of probes are capable of performing in unusual and complex testing scenarios, including those with unsteady flows and extreme temperatures – turnkey systems include instrumentation for measurement solutions, hardware for data collection, and software for data reduction, analysis, and visualization

Aerotate GmbH – specialize in creating high-performance smart batteries designed specifically for robotic applications such as drones – batteries seamlessly communicate with the host application, providing all essential system data in real time – battery frames and chargers tailored to fit each drone’s needs, ensuring rapid and efficient charging – engineered for effortless swapping, battery changes can be completed in seconds, reducing downtime and enhancing overall productivity

Aerovel – led by the aeronautical veterans who invented and developed the Group 2 small tactical unmanned aerial system (STUAS), a backbone of US military and allied intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions worldwide

AeroVironment – puts cutting-edge tools in the hands of frontline warfighters, first responders, space explorers, and more – from air, land, and sea to space and cyber – their solutions provide them with game-changing perspectives, capabilities, and control to protect their lives and empower their missions

AeroVolt – fully featured management system for electric aircraft and eVTOLs with detailed charging scheduling, manual and automated flight logging and aircraft operations

Aerovy – energy planning and management built for AAM – comprehensive suite of solutions to power electric aviation goals

AeroX – nonprofit organization of business, government and community partners focused on creating a national model ecosystem for AAM ecosystem in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, North Carolina, with the goal to help companies thrive by developing and leveraging unmanned aircraft technologies

AEVEX Aerospace – full-spectrum airborne intelligence solutions – products and services for responsive and agile intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission needs

AFWERX – innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force – powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) – brings cutting edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF – 4 core arms of AFWERX – AFVentures, Spark, Prime and SpaceWERX – serve to expand the defense industrial base for advanced technologies, empower Airmen and Guardian talent, and drive faster technology transition to operational capability – teams internationally across academia, industry and government to develop technology, expand talent and transition dual-use capabilities

AFWERXAgility Prime – Air Force’s transformative vertical lift program that is partnering with the eVTOL commercial industry to propel the third revolution in aerospace and start to field a new class of air mobility systems

AgEagle Aerial Systems – drones, sensors and software for automated aerial intelligence

Aha – partnered with the drone company Flytrex to launch the world’s first autonomous drone delivery system in Iceland, bringing on-demand aerial deliveries to a large portion of the capital Reykjavík’s citizens

AIBOT – launched AIBOT in 2022 – envision a safe, simple-to-operate aircraft for everyday use – entrepreneurs Jerry, RK, and ZK reimagine travel

Ainstein – creates advanced radar sensors that enable intelligent driving, flying, working, and living – provide innovative, high-performance, and autonomous radar sensors in the Aerospace, Specialty Vehicle, and Internet of Things (IoT) industries – based in Lawrence, Kansas – backed by major investors like Doosan Bobocat

Air-Dynamic headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland – offer 360 degree air and helicopter services – offer ad hoc charter flights of VIP helicopters (Switzerland, Italy, French Riviera and French Alps) and VIP Jets (main base is in Lugano, but organize flights with private jets all over the world), aircraft sales, purchase and management (worldwide), and offshore Helicopter Rental and Sales on Private Yachts (Worldwide)

Air Electro (AEI) – established in 1952 – family owned, Veteran-Founded organization – brings over 69 years of experience to the following industries: Civil Aviation, Aerospace, Defense, Industrial, Avionics, Motorsports, Automation, Lighting, Transportation, as well as supporting the In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) Market – products and services include the manufacturing and distribution of electrical connectors, contacts, and related accessories – offers complete manufacturing capabilities for custom connectors and contacts, specializing in the manufacturing of printed circuit contacts

Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) – 501(c)(3) non-profit educational, individual membership organization – founded in 1968 to support and encourage the use of aircraft in public safety – over 3,000 members strong from the international to the local level – provides networking systems, educational seminars and product expositions

Airborne Systems Group – parachute design and manufacturing – foundation of over 100 years of designing, developing, and fabricating parachutes – create and manufacture best-in-class parachutes for the military; GPS precision guided cargo delivery systems; low cost cargo delivery parachutes; parachute releases; personnel and cargo systems; rescue and survival equipment; space and air vehicle recovery systems; and deceleration systems for high-performance aircrafts

Airbus product line of commercial aircraft has transformed the way we live and interact with the world – opening borders, connecting cultures and changing the way we think and feel about our global neighbors – partner with over 400 operators and customers – fly more than 48,000 routes worldwide – 12,000-plus Airbus aircraft in service today

CityAirbus NextGen – Airbus presented its full electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype to the public, ahead of its maiden flight in 2024 – two-tonne class CityAirbus – wing span of approximately 12 meters – developed to fly with an 80 km range and to reach a cruise speed of 120 km/h, making it perfectly suited for operations in major cities for a variety of missions.

ZEROe – world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft

AirData UAV – automatically capture drone flights and pilot data – meet compliance requirements – discover early signs of problems to prevent surprises – effortlessly track maintenance – live stream anywhere

Airgility – early-stage unmanned aerial systems company uniquely combining engineering, performance, effectiveness, adoption, and manufacturing

AirModo –

AirSentinel – cutting-edge technology, powered by crowd-sourced data and the AirSentinel app, combined with Airspace Monitoring Stations (AMS), delivers crystal-clear insights into the airspace around you. Trusted by numerous Federal, State, and local agencies, as well as private sector users, AirSentinel.ai sets the standard for unparalleled airspace monitoring and advanced data analytics.

Airspace Link, Inc. –

Airspace Systems Inc. – Jaz Banga, Noah Moore and Earl Stirling founded Airspace Systems in San Francisco in 2015 to ensure safe and secure skies. Artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced robotics enable their solutions. These drone security technologies continue to evolve and to drive the innovations they are bringing to market. They worked with the Department of Defense to develop Airspace Galaxy platform and they are the only drone security provider on the FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee. Airspace is a recognized leader in airspace security and they are helping to shape the regulations that will govern this growing industry.

Airvolute –

AirWise Solutions –

AirX Inc. – private jet airline – diverse fleet makes us the go-to choice with major corporations and governments worldwide – whether it’s the discreet transport of key influential individuals and heads of state, the hurried delivery of secure documents or a multi-city roadshow maximizing executives’ time, they have the aircraft to match customer needs.

AiSeed Inc –

AIVALLEY TECHNOLOGY HK LTD –

Alaka’i Technologiespioneer in the air mobility sector based in Stow, MA, just outside of Boston, their vision is to make air mobility an everyday option for millions of people while minimizing the environmental impact. Officially founded in 2006, they began engineering design on their first vehicle in 2018. Founded by experienced aerospace leaders, who share the conviction that it was time to revitalize general aviation, they believe that smaller aircraft will carve the path to decarbonizing aviation and enable a more mobile, more advanced, and more widespread form of flight. The name Alaka’i is of Hawaiin origin and means to lead or to guide. The name also takes its roots from the Alaka’i Wilderness Reserve, symbolizing respect for the environment and the desire to preserve it. The first aircraft, Skai, is a hydrogen fuel-cell powered air mobility system.

Alaris – based in Windham, Maine, USA, ALARIS USA stands as a provider of customized and commercial RF and microwave electronics as well as cutting-edge antenna solutions. They are a proud supplier of high-quality RF components sourced from Linwave and Kuhne, alongside state-of-the-art antenna systems from COJOT and Alaris Antennas.

AlarisPro, Inc. –

Alauda Aeronautics – racing to deliver a revolution in personal air mobility so everyone will own a flying car.

 

Alef – In 2022, the company officially rebranded under the name “Alef” and launched its public facing website along with a defined mission and vision for a new consumer future. Alef – as in the first letter of a Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Arabic, Persian, Syrian and other alphabets – signifies the leading position Alef will eventually occupy in the hearts, minds, and garages of the public.

All Flex Solutions, Inc. –

Alliance for System Safety of UAS Through Research Excellence (ASSURE)

Comprised of 25 of the world’s leading research institutions and more than a hundred leading industry and government partners. ASSURE members are core to 3 FAA UAS test sites, lead 4 FAA research centers, have 7 airfields and a 340 UAS fleet – 24 more UAS than the USAF. This alliance features expertise across a broad spectrum of research areas, including ATC interoperability, UAS airport ground operations, control and communications, detect and avoid, human factors, UAS noise reduction, UAS wake signatures, UA pilot training and certification, low altitude operations safety, spectrum management and UAS traffic management.

AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone (MIZ) – 27,000-acre master-planned development at the heart of the DFW metroplex, one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. The area provides businesses with everything they need to succeed—a pro-growth economy, a highly skilled workforce and a wide variety of amenities for employees, residents and their families. The region also offers one-of-a-kind resources including easy access to international business travel, exceptional educational institutions, and access to an abundant, qualified workforce. Best of all, AllianceTexas has ample available space to accommodate businesses of any scale—from move-in-ready office space to corporate, build-to-suit headquarters for thousands of employees.

Allocortech –

All Secure Group – brings together three key components when implementing a comprehensive security strategy for schools. Along with state-of-the-art physical building access control systems, cutting edge video surveillance technology and secure IT data infrastructure solutions, education facilities can feel empowered in the war on violence and other criminal activity that may come against the organization. EnforceAir, their flagship counter-drone offering, is the industry-leading cyber, radio frequency (RF)-based takeover technology that provides end-to-end detection and mitigation for situational awareness and operational continuity.

Aloft – unifies the mission, aircraft, and data to make drone operations safe and reliable – streamlines the disconnected collection of tools and technologies into a unified drone operation that makes flight safer and more valuable.

Alpha Unmanned Systems –

Altaport – provides a modern operations management toolset for today’s airports and heliports and tomorrow’s vertiports and droneports.

Altitude Angel – leading a consortium of businesses to build and develop 165 miles (265km) of ‘drone superhighways’ connecting airspace above Reading, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Coventry, and Rugby over the next two years. The Skyway superhighway network will help unlock the huge potential offered by unmanned aerial vehicles and be a catalyst to enable growth in the urban air mobility industry.

AltoMaxx Technologies –

Amentum – vision is creating a safer, smarter, cleaner world – beyond delivering complex engineering and technical solutions, they are finding ways to champion the environment, society, and responsibilities to the communities they serve.

American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. –

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) – private, non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standards and conformity assessment system. Founded in 1918, the Institute works in close collaboration with stakeholders from industry and government to identify and develop standards- and conformance-based solutions to national and global priorities.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of voluntary consensus standards. Over 12,000 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance health and safety, strengthen market access and trade, and build consumer confidence. More than 30,000 of the world’s top technical experts and business professionals representing 140 countries are members.

Ameriflight – largest Part 135 Cargo airline in the nation.

Ampaire – developed and is flying AmpDrive system in multiple hybrid-electric aircraft – leader in hybrid-electric with over 17,500 miles flown across their fleet, and with a 100% safety record.

Amphenol All Sensors –

Amprius Technologies – founded in 2008, they are a pioneer and established leader in the production of silicon anodes for high energy density lithium-ion batteries.

AMSL Aero – AMSL Aero is a home-grown Australian aerospace company, with headquarters in Bankstown, New South Wales and flight test facilities in regional New South Wales. The team at AMSL Aero comprises experts in aerospace design, flight test and manufacturing, and highly experienced business professionals from across the aviation sector. Vertiia is designed and built in Australia.

Anduril – defense products company – unlike traditional defense contractors who focus primarily on hardware, Anduril’s core system is Lattice OS, an autonomous sensemaking and command & control platform that serves as the core platform for their suite of capabilities.

Angel Aerial Systems –

ANRA Technologies – born as a paper napkin idea in 2015 that resulted in a garage prototype which won the coolest technology award at a show in Washington DC.  Today, they operate at a global scale with offices in Washington DC, London, and New Delhi.

Antcom Corporation –

Anyang Hawk Aviation Technology Co. Ltd –

APEX Space and Defense Systems –

Applied Intuition, Inc. –

Applied Navigation LLC –

Applied Physics Systems, Inc. –

Archer Aviation – joined forces with one of the leading manufacturers of aerospace composites to create an optimal balance of weight and strength in Midnight. These advanced carbon fiber composites comprise Midnight’s full airframe, enabling their aircraft’s structural safety and aircraft performance.

Arctech Charge – Since 2015, they have been working with two goals in mind (1) dramatically reduce battery charge times for improved efficiency and (2) provide intelligent battery maintenance and management for better safety and decision making. Today their patented battery charging, maintenance, and management system can be tailored to fit any battery. They are actively expanding this technology in the UAV (drone), UAM, and robotics markets.

ArduSimple –

Arena, a PTC business –

Arete –

Aria Group – lives and breathes hospitality. They are committed to proactively developing sustainable practices across all aspects of the company – to promote responsible green initiatives in all practices of Aria Group Architects, its vendors and associates with the ultimate goal of reducing impact on the environment.

Arrive –

ASA – Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. –

Ascendance Flight Technologies – hybrid electric is the long-haul flight to cleaner connections.

Ascent AeroSystems – designs and manufactures rugged “coaxial” drones for the industrial, public safety and defense markets.  With a unique cylindrical configuration that’s far more portable and durable than conventional multirotors, their drones are ideal for mission-critical operations in the toughest environments.

Asia UAV AI Innovation Application R&D Center –

Asio Technologies – about innovation for ground warfighter, focusing on empowering ground forces and warfighters with personal digital gear for improved target acquisition, navigation and orientation, and common language in the battlefield.

AskaASKA™ A5- a Real Flying Car – Aerodynamic 4-seater Drive and Fly eVTOL – designed for maximum safety standards and a 250-mile flight range

Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM)

Global professional organization dedicated to saving lives and eliminating injuries associated with road traffic crashes. Multi-disciplinary organization that promotes its mission (the elimination of road traffic injuries worldwide) through scientific research, authoritative educational programs, public policy recommendations, and pre-eminent Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) coding, training, and certification.

Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)

The world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems and robotics, represents corporations and professionals from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government, and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets.

Astro Lab – explores advanced concepts and performs innovative and transformative research in science and engineering – trains high-quality researchers and engineers, develops new technologies, and provides novel solutions to problems in astronautics, robotics, and society.

Astronics Corporation – serves the world’s aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions – working side-by-side with customers, integrating their array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges.

ASX – Airspace Experience Technologies, Inc. –

ATA Aviation –

ATI – Advanced Technology International –

Attollo Engineering –

AURA Technologies –

Aurelia Aerospace –

Aurora Flight Sciences – MIDAS – their counter-drone technology includes a low-collateral effects UAS interceptor drone, fixed wing and multi-rotor aerial targets, and hardware-in-the-loop simulation software. Each component of their counter-UAS tool set is flexible and rapidly evolving to meet customers’ needs.

Austal USA –

Autel Robotics – team of industry professionals with a genuine passion for technology and years of engineering experience. Since its founding in 2014, Autel has always striven for customer-driven innovation and is continually working to raise the industry standard for drones.

Auterion –

AutoFlight – AutoFlight’s five-seater Prosperity eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft completed a significant milestone by autonomously flying the 50km (31 miles) route from Shenzhen to Zhuhai. The flight from Shenzhen to Zhuhai across the Pearl River Delta took just 20 minutes, a journey that would require three hours by car. This achievement marks the world’s first public flight of an eVTOL aircraft on a cross-sea and inter-city route, spanning across the bay where the Pearl River meets the sea, connecting the two southern Chinese cities of Shenzhen and Zhuhai.

Autonodyne LLC –

Autonomous Engineering Inc. –

AUVSI –

Av-DEC –

Avidyne – market leader in the design and manufacture of integrated avionics systems.

AviTerra – leverage cutting-edge aerial systems technology to safeguard our natural world – developed a range of state-of-the-art robots and UAVs.

AVT Australia – committed to the highest levels of excellence in the design, development, manufacture, and support of advanced multi-sensor imaging systems.

Axon Cable Inc. –

BAE Systems –

Baldwin Safety & Compliance –

Barfield Inc –

Bell – first to break the sound barrier and to certify a commercial helicopter – part of NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market -today defining the future of on-demand mobility. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas – as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., – they have strategic locations around the globe – talented employees come from more than 90 countries to serve customers spanning across six continents.

Bellwether Industries – journey begins in 2013 with the founders’ passion for the interaction between transportation and cities. The first concept, Gazelle, launched by the founders in 2015, spurred them on to found Bellwether Industries. In January 2019, the company was officially registered in London and focuses on human-centric solutions for advanced air mobility. Bellwether’s volar solution is designed for anyone to fly from anywhere to any point at any time, breaking the limit to provide one-call-away transportation and to realize the true meaning of urban air mobility.

Berten –

Beta Technologies – A design inspired by nature, ALIA is a simple platform that enables new modes of transportation. The aircraft are designed using first principles of physics to fly in the safest, most efficient way possible. They utilize BETA’s patented electric propulsion systems and produce zero operational emissions. Both aircraft have an exceptionally aerodynamic form factor, a light weight structure, and carry advanced energy-dense batteries. The aircraft has a 50 foot wingspan and will carry up to 5 people and a pilot.

Beyond Aerotrailblazer in hydrogen aviation technology – team is a dynamic blend of aerospace engineers, sustainability experts, and hydrogen chemistry specialists, each bringing their unique skills and perspectives to the forefront of aviation innovation – united by a shared vision for a greener future – dedicated to pioneering aircraft designs that significantly reduce the carbon footprint.

Blackberry –

Blade – technology-powered, global urban air mobility platform committed to reducing travel friction by enabling cost-effective air transportation alternatives to some of the most congested ground routes in the U.S. and abroad. BLADE’s helicopter and jet charter routes. With BLADE, you can book by-the-seat on scheduled flights between Manhattan and JFK or Newark airports, between Vancouver and Victoria in Canada and between Nice and Monaco in Europe. Alternatively, you can charter or crowdsource a flight anywhere in the world.

Blighter Surveillance Systems – ‘Blighter’ – British company based near Cambridge in the East of England – design, manufacture and support a range of unique, patented, solid state ground-based radar systems – radars can detect distant moving objects, day and night, in all weather conditions.

Blitz Technology –

Blue Marble Geographics –

Bluflight –

Blueflite – founded in 2018, blueflite® offers a drone-based logistics platform for faster and more cost-effective deliveries. The patented, unique, and all-electrical drone design has vertical take-off and landing capabilities, advanced maneuverability, and is built without compromise – to meet the rigorous demands of commercial operations.

BlueHalomission to create and rapidly deploy purpose-built solutions to those who defend us at home and abroad where and when they need it – protective ring around everything we care about most in the face of peer conflict.

Bluenest – world leader in managing transport infrastructure concessions and mobility services, Globalvia improves people’s lives by connecting them through highways, railways, high-speed rails, and buses that serve more than 250 million users each year – firm commitment to sustainability and innovation, through Openvia, its technological
platform, Globalvia created Bluenest in 2021 as an initiative dedicated to developing urban and advanced air mobility and manage the vertiports infrastructure.

Blueshift – global team of creatives, data scientists, product engineers, and business leaders who work together to create AI-driven solutions that power customer engagement for modern consumer marketers.

2024 – Lilium selects Blueshift for eVTOL thermal protection

Bluvec Technologies –

Booz Allen Hamilton –

BRINC –

Business Exhibition Co. Ltd. –

Business Location Switzerland –

Business Oregon –

Bye Aerospace – stands at the forefront of electric Aviation innovation. The eFlyer series of fixed-wing aircraft is meticulously designed to disrupt general aviation, starting with the crucial Aviation Training sector, with an FAA-certified, zero-emission, highly cost-effective, low-drag, low-noise, intelligent, and safety-enhanced aircraft.

Bynav Technology –

Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium (CAAM) – socially responsible, federal not-for-profit consortium that acts as the national catalyst for the AAM industry in Canada.

CACI International Inc. – $6.7 billion company whose technology and expertise play a vital role in national security and government modernization.

CAL Analytics LLC –

Calian –

Canarias Stratoport for HAPS & UAS –

Carahsoft Technology Corporation –

CASID Taiwan Pavilion –

C-Astral Ltd –

Cayuse Native Solutions –

Censys Technologies –

Centum research & technology –

Charles River Analytics, Inc. –

Chess Dynamics –

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma –

Circle Optics –

Cleo Robotics –

Climeworks – founded in 2009 by Jan and Christoph, who capture CO₂ from the air under lab conditions at the Professorship of Renewable Energy Carriers (Prof. Steinfeld) of ETH Zurich. Their direct air capture (DAC) technology is one of the key technological solutions to fight climate change. It captures CO₂ directly from the air, reducing the atmospheric concentration of CO₂ by only using renewable energy, energy-from-waste, or other waste heat as energy sources.

CNA Corporation –

Cobra Aero, LLC –

Cobra International –

Collins Aerospace – from aircraft nose to tail and from the battle space to deep space, they are constantly collaborating with customers and partners across Raytheon Technologies, pioneering new technologies to transform promising ideas into breakthrough solutions – for today and the next generation, on aircraft and beyond.

Colorado Drone Chargers –

Commercial UAV Expo –

Community Air Mobility Initiative (CAMI) – successful implementation of AAM will hinge on air mobility being responsibly embraced by local communities, cities, states, and the general public. CAMI is the link to the local level, providing education and resources to the public, decision makers, and the media.

ComNav Technology Ltd –

Compunetix –

Computech International –

ConGlobal – provider offering a full suite of transportation and technology services to satisfy specific needs, streamline even the most complex operations, and offer solutions to satisfy any request in between. Multi-modal expertise. Operations across the U.S., Mexico, and Costa Rica. The largest depot terminal network in North America. Industrial operations insights. Specialized technology. They bring these assets together to unlock value, increase operational efficiency, and drive down costs.

Connect Airlines – brand for Waltzing Matilda Aviation LLC’s (WMA) proposed scheduled 121 operation (flag, domestic scheduled, domestic unscheduled). WMA brings together a group of aviation professionals with a passion to make aviation – whatever form – commercial or corporate – the best experience possible.  An FAA licensed Part 135 private jet charter operator based out of Bedford, MA.

Connect Tech Inc. –

CONNEX Marketplace – US Supply Chain Solution – Database of 140,000+ U.S. manufacturers and suppliers – In-depth search based on production capabilities, processes, certifications, materials, industry sectors, NAICS/SIC codes, capability statements and more – 5 Step process for data accuracy and verification using U.S. Government blacklists from the Department of State, Department of Commerce, and Department of Treasury – Buyers and sellers connect directly through platform (no middle-man or anonymous brokerage listings)

Core Systems –

Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corp –

Creneau Drones –

CR Flight –

Crisalion Mobility (formerly UMILES Next) – designing an electric aircraft (eVTOL) with vertical take-off and landing for passenger and cargo transport in urban and interurban missions. Developed with the exclusive and revolutionary FlyFree technology: a unique and patented stability system that controls the aircraft’s movements in all directions guaranteeing greater efficiency, stability, reliability and maneuverability. This system is composed of sophisticated rotor control software allowing maximum control of each of the propulsion units.

Crouzet – independent company manufacturing electromechanic and electronic components for demanding applications in Aerospace & Transportation, Energy, Building and Machinery Industry. ​Crouzet provides Switches and Sensors, Electromechanical Actuators, Electrical Protection Equipments, Cockpit Controls, Automation Controllers and Relays, and Instrumentation Services.​

Crown Castle – work closely with community members, government officials and customers to design and build solutions that meet their unique connectivity needs—from wireless coverage to smart city solutions to custom fiber optic networks.

Crystal Group Inc –

C-UAS Solutions Marketplace –

CubePilot Pty. Ltd –

Customcells – operate at the nexus of innovation and high-performance volume manufacturing – combined strengths in material R&D, cell design innovation, and process and manufacturing technology – bring highly differentiated innovations to market and deliver customer-centric premium battery technology at scale.

Custom Power –

Cybercity –

Cyberhawk –

CycloTech – re-invent flying with 360° thrust vectoring CycloRotors, they develop a new, sustainable, highly maneuverable and environmentally accepted propulsion solution for the 21st century – enabling simple and comfortable VTOL operations to be part of everyday life.

Dayton Development Coalition –

Dayton-Granger, Inc –

Decavo LLC –

Dedrone – protect organizations from malicious drones.

Deep Trekker Inc. –

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) – makes pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for national security – comprises approximately 220 government employees in six technical offices, including nearly 100 program managers, who together oversee about 250 research and development programs.

DejaVuAI –

DelMar AeroEducation –

Deloitte Consulting LLP –

DeltaQuad –

Department of Commerce (DOC)

The DOC was originally created as the US Department of Commerce and Labor on February 14, 1903. It was subsequently renamed the Department of Commerce on March 4, 1913, as the bureaus and agencies specializing in labor were transferred to the new Department of Labor. As the Federal government grew and evolved, other bureaus were transferred to and from the Commerce Department, giving it a rich history and unique role in the Cabinet.

Department of Defense (DOD)

America’s largest government agency. With the military tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times, the department has grown and evolved with our nation. Their mission is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation’s security. The Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard are the armed forces of the United States. The Army National Guard and the Air National Guard are reserve components of their services and operate in part under state authority. The following documents, DoD Purpose and Operational Use and  Department Guidance on Procurement and Operation of DoD Unmanned Aircraft Systems, provide a great place to gather more information!

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Established in 2002, combining 22 different federal departments and agencies into a unified, integrated Cabinet agency, its mission is to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the dedication of more than 240,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Their duties are wide-ranging, and their goal is clear – keeping America safe.  DHS is highly involved in Counter UAS, or C-UAS.

Department of Justice (DOJ)

The Office of the Attorney General was created by the Judiciary Act of 1789 as a one-person part-time position. The Act specified that the Attorney General was to be “learned in the law,” with the duty “to prosecute and conduct all suits in the Supreme Court in which the US shall be concerned, and to give his advice and opinion upon questions of law when required by the President of the US, or when requested by the heads of any of the departments, touching any matters that may concern their departments.” However, the workload quickly became too much for one person, necessitating the hiring of several assistants for the Attorney General. As the work steadily increased along with the size of the new nation, private attorneys were retained to work on cases. By 1870, after the end of the Civil War, the increase in the amount of litigation involving the US had required the very expensive retention of many private attorneys to handle the workload.  A concerned Congress passed the Act to Establish the Department of Justice, creating “an executive department of the government of the US” with the Attorney General as its head. Officially coming into existence on July 1, 1870, the DOJ was empowered to handle all criminal prosecutions and civil suits in which the US had an interest. To assist the Attorney General, the 1870 Act also created the Office of the Solicitor General, who represents the interests of the US before the US Supreme Court. The 1870 Act remains the foundation for the DOJ’s authority, but the structure of the DOJ has changed over the years, with the addition of the offices of Deputy Attorney General, Associate Attorney General, and the formation of various components, offices, boards, and divisions.  From its beginning as a one-man, part-time position, the DOJ has evolved into the world’s largest law office and the chief enforcer of federal laws. Thomas Jefferson wrote, “The most sacred of the duties of government [is] to do equal and impartial justice to all its citizens.”  This sacred duty remains the guiding principle for the women and men of the US DOJ.

Department of Transportation (DOT)

The Department of Transportation was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966. The Department’s first official day of operation was April 1, 1967. Operating Administrations include: FAA, FHWA, FMCSA, FRA, FTA, GLS, MARAD, NHTSA, OIG, OST, PHMSA

DeTect inc –

Dewesoft –

D-Fend Solutions – global provider of cyber-takeover, counter-drone solutions for sensitive and challenging environments. By focusing on the acute threat, the most dangerous drones, their technology enables organizations around the world to maintain full control, safety, and continuity during rogue drone incidents across complex and sensitive environments and be prepared for future threats. EnforceAir, their core offering, automatically executes radio frequency (RF) cyber-takeovers of rogue drones for safe landings and safe outcomes.

Diab –

DJI – Headquartered in Shenzhen, widely considered China’s Silicon Valley, DJI benefits from direct access to the suppliers, raw materials, and young, creative talent pool necessary for sustained success. Drawing on these resources, they have grown from a single small office in 2006 to a global workforce. Offices can now be found in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. As a privately owned and operated company, DJI focuses on their own vision, supporting creative, commercial, and nonprofit applications of their technology. Today, DJI products are redefining industries. Professionals in filmmaking, agriculture, conservation, search and rescue, energy infrastructure, and more trust DJI to bring new perspectives to their work and help them accomplish feats safer, faster, and with greater efficiency than ever before.

Dominion energy –

Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) –

Doodle Labs –

Doroni – makers of the flying car H1-X

DPSS Lasers Inc –

Draganfly Innovations Inc –

Draxxon –

DroneCatcher – multicopter armed with a net gun. It can safely remove illicit drones from the air. After detection, by for example radar, vision, rf detector or an acoustic system, DroneCatcher is able to quickly approach hovering or moving threats. With the use of multiple onboard sensors, the net gun can be locked on the target. Due to DroneCatcher’s tracking capabilities, the drone will be swiftly caught by shooting a net. After the catch, DroneCatcher can carry the captured drone on a cable to a harmless place and release it there. If the caught drone is too heavy to be carried, the DroneCatcher can be used as a ‘controlled parachute’ to ensure low impact on the ground.

Drone Delivery Canada – founded in 2014, Drone Delivery Canada (“DDC”) is a publicly traded, award-winning, pioneering, technology company focused on designing, developing and implementing commercially viable, drone-based logistics systems. The Company’s patented, fully integrated hardware/software platform is used in a managed service business model. They are fully commercialized, operational, and early-stage revenue-generating. DDC provides a disruptive, advanced drone logistics infrastructure solution to support governments, commercial & industrial applications (emergency services, medical, last-mile delivery, mining, oil & gas, agriculture, parcel delivery, postal mail, military/security) and remote communities (Indigenous and non-Indigenous).

Drone Delivery Group – not-for-profit organization – authoritative voice and influence for the drone industry, principally by providing guidance and advice to the UK Government on key topics affecting the drone industry.

DroneDeploy –

Drone Industry Insights – leading global source for data on commercial drones. Commercial drones are used for an increasingly vast array of things, including: mapping, surveying land, inspecting infrastructures, photography & film, agriculture, warehousing, delivery, and passenger transport (among others). There are also several types of drones (e.g. fixed-wing, multi-rotor, hybrid, helicopter, or lighter-than air) equipped with all sorts of accessories (EO sensor, IR sensor, multi-sensor pod, multispectral, etc).

Drone Nerds –

DronePort Network – emerging aerospace infrastructure development company focused on turn key solutions that will allow communities to support the rapid scalability of drone technology – can provide a full infrastructure technology stack needed to safely integrate drone technology into the community’s everyday life – can help clients develop a plan that will meet strict FAA requirements, gather industry partners to enhance a droneport project and bring in the appropriate technology partners that can provide a reliable and efficient system.

Droneradar – complete system supporting the management of an organization performing unmanned flights in the special category.

Drone Rescue Systems GmbH –

DroneSec – original Drone Threat Intelligence service for staying aware of the threat and evolving actors, tactics, techniques and procedures.

DroneShield – offers versatile solutions, from comprehensive C-UAS (Counter-UAS) to maximizing the performance of currently deployed third-party sensors. They provide mission essential capabilities with Artificial Intelligence-based sensor fusion and signal processing. Their sensors, effectors, and AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) can be integrated into their own Command-and-Control solution or fully interoperable with third-party platforms for both Government and commercial systems.  DroneShield’s AI-enabled C-UAS RfPatrol, RfOne, and DroneSentry-X products also have the capability to provide a SAPIENT compliant output.

Dronetag –

DroneUp – make drone services good for everyone – mission is to be the most open and flexible flight services partner in the industry – an integrated platform that makes drones the most simple, efficient way for businesses to reach their communities.

Drone Volt –

Duality Robotics –

EAGLE Technologies – build the machines that automate assembly line manufacturing, from high-tech robotics to advanced product testing capabilities, offering end-to-end manufacturing solutions for every industry.

EANAN – UAE technology company leading the next evolutionary step in transportation through advanced air mobility (AAM).

Earth Networks – provides a unique wind forecast for 10 to 400 feet for drones.

EasyJet – Europe’s leading short-haul airline, revolutionizing European air travel by allowing passengers to book cheap flights across Europe’s top flight routes, connecting more than 30 countries and over 100 cities.

Eaton – power management company doing business in more than 175 countries – energy-efficient products and services help their customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more reliably, efficiently, safely and sustainably.

Echodyne – radars deliver advanced ESA radar performance in the market’s only commercially exportable, low SWaP, solid-state format – radar solutions are trusted by Defense, Government, and Commercial customers as the foundation for better situational awareness and safer outcomes. 

EchoMAV LLC –

Edge – launched in November 2019, the UAE’s EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defense and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation.

Edge Autonomy –

EHang – passenger-carrying electric unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAV”) adhere to three major design concepts of full backup safety design, unmanned operation, and centralized management enabled by the intelligent command and control center. This safe, eco-friendly, and intelligent passenger-carrying electric vertical takeoff and landing UAV can provide short-to-medium distance low-altitude mobility solutions for the future of smart transportation.

Elbit Systems – international high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs throughout the world, primarily in the defense and homeland security arenas – develop and supply a broad portfolio of airborne, land and naval systems and products for defense, homeland security and commercial applications.

Electra Aero – founded by Dr. John Langford with the goal to build aircraft that decarbonize aviation and make high-speed air transport accessible for every community.

Electron Aerospace – electron 5 – 100% battery electric regional air mobility

Electron Retracts –

Elevated Materials –

Elistair –

Elma Electronic –

Elroy Air – bringing express shipping to every person on the planet with automated aerial cargo.

Embention – pioneers in autopilots and critical avionics systems for autonomous vehicles since 2007.

Embraer – Brazilian company – one of the largest commercial aircraft companies in the world.

Enersens – developed innovative processes to produce silica aerogel granules, powders and blankets in a cost-effective way – offer the highest thermal insulation, great fire resistance, light weight and sustainable.

Ensinger Inc –

EOS – Electro Optic Systems – designed, manufactured and exported advanced technology systems for nearly 40 years – product range covers remote weapon systems, turrets, high energy laser weapons, counter-drone systems, space intelligence and space control products and services, and satellite communication terminals.

EP Systems – formulate solutions for a variety of markets including aerospace, defense, automotive, marine, and industrial traction – focus includes the design, modeling, testing, and manufacturing of mechanical, electrical, thermal, controls and protection systems required for critical applications – core strategy is to forge a supply chain ecosystem that includes creating a second life to batteries that are no longer suitable for flight – are committed to recycling with providers that employ eco-friendly technology to repurpose those scarce metals.

ESAero –

ESG GUARDION – manufacturer-independent system integrator and technology and innovation partner for defense and public security – solutions and services for secure digitalization and networking in all dimensions.

ESi (Engineering Systems, Inc.) –

Esri –

Etamin Innovations –

European Medical Drone – headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden – comprising drone enthusiasts and aviation experts –  set the standard for drone-operated medical transport.

European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE)

EUROCAE is the European leader in the development of worldwide recognized industry standards for aviation. They take an active role in coordinating European and global standardization activities and develop high-quality standards that: (1) Build upon the state of the art expertise of its members; (2) Are fit for purpose to be adopted internationally; (3) Support the operational, development and regulatory processes; and (4) Address emerging global aviation challenges. Founded in 1963, EUROCAE is an international non-profit organization that brings together experts from across the aviation industry to develop and promote consensus-based high-quality standards for civil aviation systems and equipment. These standards support international harmonization and global interoperability and significantly contribute to the safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability of the global aviation system. Over the past 60 years, EUROCAE has witnessed the development of many industry-leading technologies and accompanied the innovation lifecycle through the timely development of relevant standards. These efforts have helped to ensure that the aviation industry is well-equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond. EUROCAE currently has more than 450 members from all over the world, close to 50 active Working Groups, and more than 4.500 experts.

European Union (EU)

In 1951, 6 countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands) founded the European Coal and Steel Community. In 1958, this became known as the European Economic Community (EEC), and its name was changed to the European Union in 1993. Over the years, 22 more countries joined the original 6. On 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom left the EU. The EU currently has 27 member countries and 24 official languages.

European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

The centerpiece of the EU’s strategy for aviation safety. Its mission is to promote the highest common standards of safety and environmental protection in civil aviation. EASA develops common safety and environmental rules at the European level. It monitors the implementation of standards through inspections in the Member States and provides the necessary technical expertise, training, and research. EASA works hand in hand with the national authorities which continue to carry out many operational tasks, such as certification of individual aircraft or licensing of pilots.

Eve Air Mobility – began in 2017 as a project within Embraer-X, a unique market accelerator inside Embraer, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft – created to find disruptive opportunities for exponential growth opportunities, the idea of urban air mobility was conceived with the goal of delivering a seamless end-to-end experience to improve the mobility of people in cities around the world.

Event 38 Unmanned Systems, Inc –

eVertiSKY– pioneer in orchestrating interoperability among airspace structures, smooth corridors and ground space assets, as well as identifying strategic vertiport siting.

EVFLY – launched in early 2022, is a company dedicated to AAM operations – envisions a future where air transport and AAM revolutionize global navigation – prioritize sustainable solutions for environmental challenges – emphasizing the importance of cost control to make AAM and transport operations accessible to a broader audience.

Eviation – build beautiful electric airplanes using advanced technology and impeccable design – imagined and built by a committed and expert workforce.

eVolare – partnered with Lilium to help bring sustainable aviation to the UK, giving their clients access to the Lilium Pioneer Edition Jets. Lilium is producing the world’s first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet which is set to change the way people travel. The Lilium Pioneer Edition Jet offers sustainable, low-noise, high-speed transport with zero operating emissions.

Evolitospun out in 2021 by YASA, (the world-leading pioneer of automotive axial-flux electric motors acquired by Mercedes-Benz in July 2021), to exclusively commercialize next-generation electric motor technology for the rapidly-growing aerospace market. Evolito is funded by a portfolio of private investors including B-FLEXION and Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE).

Evologics –

Exertis Almo –

 

 

 

 

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