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Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. is a Canadian company based in Rothesay, established in 2017, specializing in safety technology for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and air taxis. The company develops advanced parachute recovery systems designed to enhance the safety of commercial drones, including models such as the DJI M200 Series and Aeryon Labs/FLIR SkyRanger. AVSS's innovative solutions enable users to deploy a spring-deployed parachute quickly and efficiently, allowing for onsite replacement without the need for extensive downtime or international shipping for repacking. This technology empowers pilots to operate drones confidently over populated areas and beyond visual line of sight, prioritizing safety and reliability in aerial operations.

Founded in 2017, Nature Architects specializes in innovative product design using its proprietary Direct Functional Modeling algorithm. This algorithm leverages metamaterials to enable direct design of functional properties like motion and elasticity, previously challenging in conventional methods.

SkyX Systems Corp. is a Canadian company specializing in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that provide advanced aerial data solutions for infrastructure inspection and monitoring. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, with an additional office in Houston, Texas, SkyX develops its UAS technology to facilitate long-range inspections of pipelines, hydroelectric transmission lines, railways, and other critical infrastructure. The systems utilize vertical take-off and landing capabilities and are equipped with various high-resolution sensors, including infrared and hyperspectral cameras, to capture crucial data in real time. By offering actionable insights, SkyX empowers asset operators in the energy sector and beyond to adopt proactive measures for asset integrity, enhancing safety and efficiency in operations across North America, South America, and Africa.

Founded in 2018, SkyDrive specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling electric flying cars. Its product offerings include Air Mobility for urban transportation and Cargo Drone for logistics solutions.

TeTra Aviation Corp. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018, specializing in the design, research, and manufacturing of flying cars. The company focuses on developing electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, aiming to revolutionize air mobility. TeTra's innovative single-seat flying cars are designed to enhance transportation options, particularly in emergency medical situations, allowing medical professionals to reach patients quickly in disaster areas or urban environments. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, TeTra provides consulting and research services, offering comprehensive solutions that include both hardware and software development. Through its advancements in air mobility, TeTra strives to create new possibilities for personal and emergency transportation.

Founded in 2018, SkyDrive specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling electric flying cars. Its product offerings include Air Mobility for urban transportation and Cargo Drone for logistics solutions.

DroneDeploy, Inc. is a cloud-based software company that specializes in drone solutions for various industries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform for aerial mapping, data processing, and analysis. Its offerings include orthorectified maps, topographic modeling, crop health visualizations, and three-dimensional models. The platform enables users to automate workflows and perform flight safety checks, allowing for real-time data collection and analysis. DroneDeploy's software is compatible with a range of drones, including those from major manufacturers like DJI, and serves sectors such as agriculture, construction, mining, and insurance across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The company also features a drone-on-demand service that connects customers with certified professional pilots to gather aerial data on-site.

Aeronext is a Japanese drone technology company focused on center-of-gravity control to enhance performance and safety. Its technology adjusts the drone’s center of gravity in flight to optimize stability and payload handling, enabling safer use of drones in industrial applications. The company develops drone technology and sells its products and solutions.

Aerial Lab Industries, founded in September 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the research and development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and cryptocurrency mining machines. The company is dedicated to advancing technology in these fields and also offers technical consulting services. Through its innovative approach, Aerial Lab Industries aims to contribute to the growing sectors of drone technology and digital currency.

Aeronext is a Japanese drone technology company focused on center-of-gravity control to enhance performance and safety. Its technology adjusts the drone’s center of gravity in flight to optimize stability and payload handling, enabling safer use of drones in industrial applications. The company develops drone technology and sells its products and solutions.

Dotterel Technologies develops noise reduction solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), serving sectors such as agriculture and cinematography. Founded in Auckland, New Zealand in 2015, the company offers passive noise reduction technology and active noise filtering.