1. Skydio
- Founded: 2014
- Country: USA
- Number of Employees: 300+
- Company Profile:
Skydio is a leading drone manufacturer that develops autonomous drones that can fly intelligently and safely in complex environments. Skydio’s drones are designed, assembled, and supported in the USA, and serve organizations where data, cyber, and national security matter most. Skydio’s drones are deployed for reconnaissance in all 6 branches of US armed forces, trusted by more than 1200 commercial enterprises and government agencies, and helping law enforcement offices fight crime in 47 US states and across Canada.
Skydio’s drones also enable outdoor enthusiasts to capture stunning videos with ease. Skydio offers a range of products and services, including the Skydio S2+ for business and fun, the Skydio X2 for extreme and sensitive environments, the Skydio Dock for remote and fully automatic drone operation, the Skydio 3D Scan for automated inspections, and the Skydio Cloud for operational software. Skydio became a unicorn in March 2021, becoming the first US drone manufacturer to exceed $1 billion in value. On February 27, 2023 Skydio’s valuation increased to $2.2 billion after an additional $230 million funding round.
2. 3DR
- Founded: 2009
- Country: USA
- Number of Employees: 70+
- Company Profile:
Site Scan integrates with various drone models, sensors, and software tools, such as Autodesk and Esri. Site Scan is used by customers in various industries, such as construction, mining, energy, and public safety. 3DR also offers professional services, such as training, support, and consulting. 3DR is headquartered in Berkeley, California, and has offices in Austin, Texas and Tijuana, Mexico. In July 2021, 3DR was acquired by Kitty Hawk, a company that develops electric aircrafts.
3. Vantage Robotics
- Founded: 2013
- Country: USA
- Number of Employees: 11-50
- Company Profile:
Vesper features a modular design, AES-256 encryption, GPS-denied flight capability, and NDAA compliance. Vesper comes with a rugged and lightweight ground control station called Vision, which has a super bright screen, Intel processor, optional cellular connectivity, and secure user authentication. Vantage Robotics also offers professional services, such as training, support, and consulting. Vantage Robotics is headquartered in San Leandro, California.
4. Teal Drones
- Founded: 2014
- Country: USA
- Number of Employees: 11-50
- Company Profile:
Teal Drones was founded by George Matus, who was 17 years old at the time, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Teal Drones’ vision is to enable unmanned systems to be more than just flying cameras, but to provide actionable intelligence and enable operator safety for various markets. Teal Drones’ main product is Teal 2, a versatile, secure, quiet, and powerful drone that features onboard computing and a state-of-the-art FLIR EO/IR payload.
Teal 2 is designed for defense, security, public safety, and commercial use cases, such as reconnaissance, inspection, and mapping. Teal 2 comes with a rugged and lightweight ground control station called Vision, which has a super bright screen, Intel processor, optional cellular connectivity, and secure user authentication. Teal Drones also offers professional services, such as training, support, and consulting. Teal Drones is headquartered in San Leandro, California.
5. Autel Robotics
- Founded: 2014
- Country: USA
- Number of Employees: 51-200
- Company Profile:
Autel Robotics is a subsidiary of Autel Intelligent Technology, a global company that specializes in automotive diagnostic tools, TPMS solutions, and aerial devices. Autel Robotics’ mission is to inspire creativity and innovation through the power of aerial technology.
Autel Robotics’ main products are the EVO II series, the EVO Nano series, and the EVO Lite series, which cater to different markets and use cases, such as photography, videography, mapping, inspection, security, and recreation. Autel Robotics’ drones are equipped with Sony sensors, 4K or 6K cameras, obstacle avoidance systems, long flight times, and long transmission ranges. Autel Robotics also offers professional services, such as training, support, and consulting. Autel Robotics is headquartered in Bothell, Washington.
