Near Space Labs uses autonomous Swift robots flying at 65,000 feet to capture high-resolution geospatial data, combining broad-area coverage with 7cm imagery. Its proprietary stratospheric platform can survey an area as large as New York City in hours and deliver analysis-ready information for monitoring infrastructure, properties, and changing ecosystems. The company also provides imagery through an API for mapping applications and machine-learning workflows.
Aerial Panoptics, LLCAerial Panoptics, LLC develops drone sensors and imagers integrated with intelligent software for commercial aerial data capture and imaging. Based in Saratoga Springs, the company brings optical systems, hardware, software, and operations expertise together to help field personnel work faster and safer on the drone platform of their choice.SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
American Robotics, IncFounded in 2016 by Carnegie Mellon and Stanford roboticists, American Robotics develops autonomous drones and airspace-security systems for continuous aerial data collection and critical operations. The Sparks, Maryland company’s Optimus platform is a fully automated drone-in-a-box system, while its portfolio also includes counter-UAS and defense platforms. Optimus-1EX became the first non-air-carrier drone designed for autonomous security and data capture to receive FAA Type Certification, and American Robotics says its systems have also secured approval for automated beyond-visual-line-of-sight operation without an on-site human operator.SPARKS GLENCOE, MD
K+ Unmanned Aerial ServicesK+ Unmanned Aerial Services grew from a 3D design and fabrication workshop into a New York-based aerial operations company delivering drone mapping, inspections, and other data services for commercial and industrial work. Its FAA Part 107-certified pilots use thermal, RTK, and photogrammetry-equipped UAVs to turn hard-to-reach sites into precise imagery and actionable records, with nationwide deployment available. The company also keeps its fabrication roots visible through free, flight-tested 3D-printable drone designs.QUEENS, NY
ExynSpun out of the University of Pennsylvania’s GRASP Lab in 2014, Exyn builds autonomous aerial and ground-robot systems for 3D mapping in complex, GPS-denied environments. Its Nexys platform pairs LiDAR-based SLAM with modular hardware and ExynAI autonomy, allowing robots to map hazardous underground mines, construction sites, and other difficult spaces without a pilot or prior map. The Philadelphia company’s technology has been validated through hundreds of deployments and tens of thousands of autonomous flights.PHILADELPHIA, PA