Born from doctoral research that began in 2012, Falcon Fuel Cells develops compact, fuel-flexible power systems for unmanned aerial vehicles. Founded by Michael Waller, PhD, and John V. Foley, the Rochester company uses proprietary high-temperature PEM technology designed to give UAVs substantially longer flight times and greater payload capacity than conventional battery systems. Its work spans military surveillance and retail delivery drones, with technology compatible with fuels including hydrogen and propane.
NEOEx Systems, IncFounded in 2015 by aerospace engineer Mark S. Haberbusch, NEOEx Systems is an Elyria company known for extending the capabilities of unmanned aircraft through liquid-hydrogen power technology. Its team works with UAV manufacturers to integrate onboard systems and supports operators with liquid-hydrogen refueling services.AMHERST, OH
Event 38 Unmanned SystemsSince 2011, Richfield’s Event 38 Unmanned Systems has designed, manufactured, and tested fixed-wing VTOL drones and custom UAS solutions in the United States. Its open-architecture aircraft support demanding missions ranging from aerial mapping to surveillance, with more than 600 drones delivered to customers in over 50 countries. Founder and President Jeff Taylor remains personally involved in the engineering and design of each aircraft, while the company also develops specialized systems such as its hydrogen-powered VTOL demonstrator and heavy-lift eVTOL.RICHFIELD, OH
WATT Fuel CellFounded in 2010 by Dr. Caine Finnerty, WATT Fuel Cell designs, develops, and manufactures small-scale solid oxide fuel cell systems for reliable power at the point of use. The privately held company moved from Long Island to Mount Pleasant in 2014 after acquiring Pittsburgh Electric Engines, and now produces its ceramic tubular SOFCs there using a patented additive manufacturing process. Its systems are built for residential, remote, and recreational applications and can work alongside solar and energy storage.MT PLEASANT, PA
Fulcrum AutonomyFulcrum Autonomy, a trade name of BBG Aerosystems, Inc., develops and manufactures unmanned aerial systems and related ground-control technology. Its capabilities include rapid RDT&E, vertically integrated production, flight services, training, and operational support for defense and mission-focused applications.LAYTONSVILLE, MD