What Gale Project Technologies does

Gale Project Technologies, Inc. is a Texas-incorporated, Austin-headquartered hardware R&D company (founded 2024; concept originated 2016; 1-10 employees) that builds modular autonomous drone docking and remote monitoring systems for public safety, defense, environmental monitoring, and critical infrastructure customers. The core product is the patented GALE System, a weatherproof modular platform integrating 4K AI-driven cameras with thermal optics, multi-module environmental sensors, a drone housing, drone ID radar, and secure communications that can be pole-, tower-, or building-mounted and is BVLOS-ready, NDAA-compliant, and platform-agnostic. Surrounding product lines include the GALE HaloDome drone detection radar (1-25+ mile range), GALE Pinger ID wearable drone detector ($249.99), GALEx space-capable docking station for planetary exploration, and LoMas kinetic-electric counter-UAS system for defense and critical infrastructure protection.

The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales of detection and docking units, integrated defense and security solutions, and patent licensing royalties on USPTO Patent US 12,617,564 B2 and associated PCT filings across more than 30 countries. Distribution is direct enterprise and government field sales, with CEO Jay Kriner personally engaging enterprise, defense, and accredited investor prospects; the GALE Proving Ground at Proto-Town USA in Lockhart, TX provides a 1,200+ acre unrestricted test facility. The firm holds WOSB, MWOSB, and HUB certifications, maintains partnerships with Hanwha Vision, Verizon, NVIDIA Inception, Sam Houston State University, Capital Factory, Stratasys Direct, and Silicon Valley Bank, and has signed field-testing engagements with the San Antonio Police Department and an unnamed federal agency ahead of its GALE Drone Pod commercial launch in early 2026. A Seed Round to accredited investors is scheduled to open Q3 2026.

Name

Gale Project Technologies

Legal name

Gale Project Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://galeproject.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gale Project Technologies builds patented modular autonomous drone docking and remote monitoring systems for public safety, defense, environmental, and critical infrastructure customers. The Austin, TX hardware firm sells GALE System docks, HaloDome and Pinger ID detectors, GALEx space platforms, and licenses its patent portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autonomous Drone Docking and Detection Hardware

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Remote Operations Infrastructure (IMABAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Counter-UAS Detection Sensors & Integrated Sensor Suites (IMABAGAK), Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG), Autonomous Flight Control & Guidance Systems (UAS/Urban Air Mobility) (IMABAFAO)

Keywords

• Autonomous drone docking
• Drone detection radar
• Counter-UAS systems
• Remote monitoring platforms
• Modular UAV hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

New Braunfels

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Detection Devices: Sale of drone detection hardware including Pinger ID at $249.99 per unit and HaloDome drone radar systems. One-time hardware purchase model with optional accessories.
2. GALE System Modular Platform Sales: Sale of the core GALE System modular drone docking platform with various configuration options. Platform includes camera systems, sensors, drone housing, and communications modules that can be customized based on customer requirements.
3. Licensing Royalties: Patent licensing opportunities for the USPTO Patent US 12,617,564 B2 and associated international PCT filings across 30+ countries. Company positions patents as a significant IP asset.
4. Defense & Security Solutions: Sale of integrated defense solutions including autonomous drone docking systems, perimeter monitoring platforms, and counter-UAS systems engineered for defense, force protection, and critical infrastructure security.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gale Project Technologies designs, patents, and sells a modular GALE System platform that combines autonomous drone docking, AI-driven 4K/thermal cameras, multi-module environmental sensors, and secure communications into a pole/tower/building-mountable unit for remote monitoring, early alert, and rapid drone deployment. The company complements this core platform with the GALE HaloDome drone detection radar, the wearable GALE Pinger ID Remote ID detector, the GALEx space-capable docking station for planetary rovers/drones, and the LoMas kinetic-electric counter-UAS system for defense and critical infrastructure customers.

Product overview

Gale Project Technologies operates as an innovation lab offering a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the patented GALE System, a modular autonomous drone docking and remote monitoring platform. The core GALE System integrates 4K AI-driven cameras, environmental sensors, alert systems, and drone dock capabilities for public safety, defense, and environmental monitoring. Additional products include GALE HaloDome (drone detection radar) and GALE Pinger ID (compact drone detector) as add-on detection modules, GALEx (space-capable docking station for planetary exploration), and LoMas (counter-UAS system for defense applications). All products share an open-source, modular architecture with NDAA-compliant design and support BVLOS operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GALE System: Patented modular platform for remote monitoring, early alert, and autonomous drone deployment supporting Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) operations
• GALEx
• LoMas
• HaloDome
• Pinger

Products and services

• GALE System Patented modular platform that integrates 4K AI-driven cameras (with thermal optics), multi-module environmental sensors, drone ID radar modules, autonomous drone housing, and secure communications into a weatherproof modular unit that mounts on poles, towers, or buildings. Designed for Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) operations, wildfire detection, urban safety, border security, and critical infrastructure monitoring for public safety agencies and government customers.
• GALE HaloDome Compact drone detection radar providing passive, 360-degree airspace awareness using Remote ID signal detection. Available in fixed PoE or mobile LTE configurations with detection ranges of 1-25+ miles depending on environment, for law enforcement, defense, and critical infrastructure customers requiring continuous airspace monitoring.
• GALE Pinger ID Ultra-compact, wearable/pocket-sized micro drone Remote ID detector providing real-time drone detection at up to 1 mile+ range. NDAA-compliant, integrates with the GALE mobile app for Android/iOS, and is sold at $249.99 per unit to law enforcement, federal agencies, and other airspace-monitoring users.
• GALEx Space-capable compact docking station for drones and rovers built for planetary exploration, environmental sensing, and mission safety. Features solar power integration, a fully enclosed protective dome, AI-powered remote sensing, and onboard data processing for autonomous planetary operations.
• LoMas Kinetic-electric counter-UAS system engineered to detect and neutralize drone swarm threats. Compact, mobile, and efficient, designed for defense forces and critical infrastructure operators requiring rapid, scalable protection against aerial threats.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3x Lower Cost Than Traditional Systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Hanwha VisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationHanwha Vision Technology enhances Gale Project Technologies' GALE System for public safety monitoring through integration of advanced PTZ cameras and AI-driven analytics. Partnership accelerates development of modular, pole-mounted platform capable of real-time detection and autonomous responses to environmental and security events. Co-exhibit at ISC West 2026.
• Sam Houston State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative R&D partnership with Sam Houston State University for technology development and testing. University provides research capabilities and academic collaboration for autonomous systems development.
• VerizonsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing connectivity solutions for GALE systems. Collaboration on resilient communications and 5G LTE integration for mobile drone detection and monitoring deployments.
• NVIDIA Inception ProgramsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMember of NVIDIA Inception Program providing access to advanced compute resources, AI/ML tools, and technical support for developing AI-powered detection and edge computing capabilities.
• Capital FactorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustin-based innovation hub partnership providing access to startup ecosystem, mentorship, investor connections, and co-marketing opportunities. Active participation in Capital Factory events and programs.
• Proto-Town USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership at Proto-Town USA facility in Lockhart, TX providing 1,200+ acre unrestricted proving ground for building and testing autonomous systems. Collaborates with other innovation companies in robotics and advanced technology.
• Stratasys DirectsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRapid prototyping and manufacturing partner providing 3D printing and advanced manufacturing services for prototype development and production of custom components.
• SATOP - Space Alliance Technology Outreach ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpace technology outreach program partnership supporting space-related R&D initiatives and GALEx space-capable docking station development.
• San Antonio Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerField testing partner for Pinger ID drone detection device. Law enforcement collaboration provides real-world testing environment and feedback for product development.
• Eureka IP LawsupportingOthersIntellectual property law firm providing patent filing and IP protection services for company's patent portfolio including USPTO and PCT filings.
• Barnes Network SolutionsminorOthersPartner/vendor appearing in website partner/logo section. Nature of relationship not explicitly detailed in available sources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Skydio: Skydio offers the Skydio Dock and autonomy stack for autonomous drone operations, making it the most direct competitor to Gale's GALE Drone Pod for public-safety and enterprise BVLOS deployments. Both target first-responder and critical-infrastructure customers with dock-and-deploy drone solutions.
• Percepto: Percepto offers autonomous drone-in-a-box solutions for industrial inspection, security, and monitoring at critical infrastructure sites. It is a direct competitor in the autonomous drone dock and remote monitoring space, particularly for utility and industrial customers.
• American Robotics: American Robotics (now part of Ondas Holdings) pioneered FAA-approved BVLOS autonomous drone operations with its ScoutBase drone-in-a-box platform. It is a direct peer in the autonomous dock and remote monitoring category serving industrial and defense customers.
• DroneShield: DroneShield provides counter-UAS detection and defeat systems used by defense and critical-infrastructure customers. It is a direct peer to Gale's LoMas and HaloDome/Pinger ID drone detection product lines.
• Dedrone: Dedrone offers airspace detection, identification, and tracking of small drones for defense, government, and critical infrastructure. It is a direct peer for Gale's HaloDome and Pinger ID detection products in the counter-UAS market.
• Easy Aerial: Easy Aerial builds autonomous drone-in-a-box systems for security, defense, and public-safety applications. It is a direct peer to Gale's GALE System with comparable docking, BVLOS, and remote-monitoring functionality.
• Fortem Technologies: Fortem Technologies offers drone detection, tracking, and interdiction (DroneHunter) for airspace security. It is a direct peer to Gale's counter-UAS detection and defeat products (HaloDome, LoMas).

Broad incumbents

• DJI: DJI's DJI Dock is the global volume leader in autonomous drone-in-a-box systems. DJI is the broad incumbent Gale is positioning against with its NDAA-compliant, US-made alternative for government and defense buyers excluded from Chinese-made platforms.
• Anduril Industries: Anduril is a defense-tech incumbent building autonomous systems including counter-UAS (Roadrunner, Lattice) and drones for force protection. It competes with Gale's LoMas counter-UAS system and defense deployments of the GALE System.

Emerging players

• Iris Automation: Iris Automation provides detect-and-avoid (Casia) technology enabling BVLOS drone operations, a key enabler for autonomous drone dock deployments like Gale's GALE System. It is an adjacent/emerging peer enabling the same BVLOS use cases Gale targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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