Founded in 2022, Central Ohio’s ParaWave builds computer-vision software and domestically assembled drone systems for first responders, defense teams, and infrastructure operators. Its Shepherd.AI platform lets operators describe what they need to find in plain language, then detects and alerts on those matches in live or recorded video. ParaWave was founded by aerospace engineers Adithya Ramaswami and Jack Murray and conducts its core research, development, operations, and product assembly in the United States.
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Lighthouse AvionicsBorn from a Hilliard police chief’s effort to bring Drone First Responder operations to Ohio, Lighthouse Avionics builds passive airspace-awareness systems for counter-drone security, remote towers, and beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights. Founded in 2021, the Hilliard company developed its VICTOR platform from early radar and computer-vision work into deployable optical detection systems, including a remote tower operating at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. Its dual-use technology serves public safety and commercial drone operators alongside defense and critical-infrastructure missions.COLUMBUS, OH
IoTviation, LLCFounded in 2020, East Coast aviation technology startup IoTviation makes PlaneWatch, a portable, cloud-connected camera security system for parked and unattended aircraft. The product grew from founder and CEO Husam Abdalwahid’s experience as an aircraft operator and is designed to let owners and operators monitor aircraft remotely during ground operations. PlaneWatch debuted at NBAA BACE 2023, and IoTviation is a member of the National Business Aviation Association.
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
Angel Aerial SystemsAngel Aerial Systems builds and manufactures drones in the USA, including the Trio Scout™, a lightweight, compact drone with 100 minutes of hover time, optical and thermal imaging, and autonomous takeoff and landing. The company serves public safety and national security missions and identifies as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.CINCINNATI, OH