The Flying Object

The Flying Object is a venture capital firm established in 2014 and located in Rockville, Maryland. It specializes in the commercial drone industry and aims to invest in the space and air technology sector. With a global outlook, The Flying Object focuses on identifying and supporting innovative companies within this rapidly evolving market, contributing to advancements in drone technology and its applications.

Past deals in Drones

ClearSpace

Seed Round in 2021
ClearSpace is a space debris mitigation company spun out of EPFL in 2018 to develop sustainable in-orbit services and remove non-functional satellites. It focuses on on-orbit technologies and debris-removal services, including tracking failed satellites with sensors, radar, and a telescope to enable cleanup and longer-term sustainability of space operations. The company has been contracted by the European Space Agency to lead the first autonomous debris-removal mission, known as ClearSpace-1, showcasing its capability to capture and remove space debris from orbit.

Aloft

Seed Round in 2018
Aloft operates a cloud-based platform specifically designed for commercial drone operators, facilitating safe and efficient drone operations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Aloft provides tools for pre-flight planning, real-time weather updates, live traffic monitoring, airspace status checks, and post-flight logging. The platform, which includes a mobile app and web application, ensures that all stakeholders have access to critical information regarding drone operations. Aloft's services are utilized by various enterprises, including media companies and insurance firms, as well as law enforcement agencies, allowing them to manage their drone fleets effectively and comply with regulatory requirements.

Aloft

Seed Round in 2017
Aloft operates a cloud-based platform specifically designed for commercial drone operators, facilitating safe and efficient drone operations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Aloft provides tools for pre-flight planning, real-time weather updates, live traffic monitoring, airspace status checks, and post-flight logging. The platform, which includes a mobile app and web application, ensures that all stakeholders have access to critical information regarding drone operations. Aloft's services are utilized by various enterprises, including media companies and insurance firms, as well as law enforcement agencies, allowing them to manage their drone fleets effectively and comply with regulatory requirements.

Measure

Series B in 2017
Measure is a technology company that specializes in aerial data collection and analysis using drones. Founded in 2020, the company is based in Washington, D.C. and offers a comprehensive software solution called Ground Control. This platform enables businesses to manage drone operations end-to-end, from planning and execution to data analysis, all within a user-friendly interface. Measure's services cater to various industries, including agriculture, disaster relief and insurance, and energy and infrastructure, helping these sectors to improve operational efficiency, reduce hazards, and create significant cost savings.

Aloft

Seed Round in 2016
Aloft operates a cloud-based platform specifically designed for commercial drone operators, facilitating safe and efficient drone operations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Aloft provides tools for pre-flight planning, real-time weather updates, live traffic monitoring, airspace status checks, and post-flight logging. The platform, which includes a mobile app and web application, ensures that all stakeholders have access to critical information regarding drone operations. Aloft's services are utilized by various enterprises, including media companies and insurance firms, as well as law enforcement agencies, allowing them to manage their drone fleets effectively and comply with regulatory requirements.
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