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American Aerospace
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American Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2010
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBridgeport, United States
HQ citystring
Bridgeport
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
unmanned aircraft systems, BVLOS flight services, airborne sensor integration, pipeline patrol services, aviation policy consulting
Industry3 codes
1Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms
CodeIMABAMACPrimaryYes
2UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid)
CodeIMABAIAOPrimaryNo
3Autonomous Flight Control & Guidance Systems (UAS/Urban Air Mobility)
CodeIMABAFAOPrimaryNo
NAICS code4 codes
  • Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing334511
  • Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing336413
  • Aircraft Manufacturing336411
  • Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing33451
SIC code3 codes
  • Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys3812
  • Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec3728
  • Aircraft3721
Product category
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
GTM motion1 record

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Revenue model4 records
1Unmanned Flight Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

BVLOS UAS flight services provided to defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure operators under FAA-approved COAs. Long-endurance missions delivering real-time intelligence, threat detection, and situational awareness.

americanaerospace.com
2Critical Infrastructure Patrol Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Aerial patrol services for linear infrastructure assets including oil and gas pipelines across North America and Western Europe, utilizing conventional aircraft with InstiMaps sensor technology for near real-time threat detection.

americanaerospace.com
3UAS Management & Policy Development
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Consulting and advisory services for UAS management systems and aviation policy alignment, leveraging over 75 years of combined experience in aviation policy and standards.

americanaerospace.com
4Sensor Integration & Development Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Sensor integration, testing, and development services for manned aircraft, UAS, and sUAS platforms, including configuration and evaluation of advanced sensors and payloads.

americanaerospace.com
Marketing channels1 record

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Cost components4 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 record
1AiRanger™
Description

Medium Altitude, Long-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) with capabilities including 75 lbs payload + fuel, 1,150+ watts power, and LOS/BLOS/SATCOM + LTE communication options.

americanaerospace.com
Core offering1 text field

American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) provides high-endurance unmanned aircraft systems and intelligent airborne sensing solutions for defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure sectors. The company designs and operates the AiRanger™ medium-altitude long-endurance UAS platform alongside its proprietary InstiMaps sensor, delivering BVLOS flight services, linear-asset patrol operations, sensor integration, and aviation policy consulting.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) is a provider of airborne intelligence solutions consisting of the AiRanger™ UAS platform and complementary service offerings. The AiRanger™ is a Medium Altitude, Long-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft System designed for BVLOS operations, supported by services including Critical Infrastructure Patrol (using the InstiMaps sensor), UAS Management Systems & Policy Development, Sensor Integration/Test & Development, and Unmanned Flight Services. The company operates both drones and conventional aircraft to deliver real-time threat detection and situational awareness for defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Product and service5 records
1AiRanger™ UAS Platform
CategoryUnmanned Aircraft System
Description

Medium Altitude, Long-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft System designed for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, featuring lightweight catapult/belly skid landing, 75 lbs payload + fuel capacity, 1,150+ watts total power with 600 watts available for payloads, and fuselage and wing hard points supporting LOS, BLOS, and global BVLOS via SATCOM and LTE.

2Critical Infrastructure Patrol
CategoryAerial Patrol Services
Description

Aerial patrol services delivered via conventional aircraft across North America and Western Europe, equipped with the proprietary InstiMaps sensor to enable near real-time threat detection and reporting for linear assets like oil and gas pipelines.

3UAS Management Systems & Policy Development
CategoryAviation Consulting
Description

Aviation policy and standards consulting services with over 75 years of combined experience, helping customers align operational and strategic visions with the realities of an evolving regulatory landscape.

4Sensor Integration, Test, & Development
CategorySensor Engineering Services
Description

Integration of advanced sensors with manned aircraft, UAS, and sUAS to enable safe, efficient testing and operations, with extensive experience configuring and evaluating cutting-edge sensors and payloads.

5Unmanned Flight Services
CategoryUnmanned Flight Operations
Description

Long-endurance UAS beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight services operating in the National Airspace System under FAA-approved COAs, completing hundreds of safe, successful missions nationwide since 2010.

Scale indicator3 records

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Recent move5 records

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Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

PrecisionHawk provides commercial drone services and analytics for critical infrastructure inspection including oil & gas pipelines and utilities. Directly comparable to AATI's Critical Infrastructure Patrol offering and linear-asset InstiMaps sensor value proposition.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Insitu operates long-endurance UAS (ScanEagle, Integrator) for defense, commercial, and infrastructure surveillance missions. Highly comparable to AATI's AiRanger-based BVLOS flight services and ISR offerings.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

General Atomics is the dominant manufacturer of medium-altitude long-endurance military UAS (Predator, Reaper, Gray Eagle). Comparable to AATI's AiRanger MALE platform, though at a much larger scale and price point focused on defense primes.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Textron Systems produces the Aerosonde small UAS and supports broader defense and maritime ISR missions. Overlaps with AATI's defense and homeland security use cases through established DoD programs.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Anduril builds autonomous UAS (Roadrunner, Ghost) and AI-driven ISR platforms for defense and homeland security customers. Comparable in customer segment and mission profile to AATI, though at substantially larger scale and capital base.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Near Earth Autonomy develops autonomous flight and BVLOS technologies for small and mid-sized UAS serving defense and commercial customers. Comparable to AATI's BVLOS operations expertise and autonomy-driven AiRanger platform.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Percepto provides drone-in-a-box autonomous inspection solutions for critical infrastructure sites including power utilities and oil & gas facilities. Comparable to AATI's BVLOS infrastructure monitoring offering with a more automated, fixed-site model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Aerodyme is a global drone services company specializing in industrial asset inspection for oil & gas, utilities, and infrastructure. Comparable to AATI's critical infrastructure patrol services and InstiMaps-style threat detection.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Cyberhawk provides UAV-based inspection and survey services for oil & gas, utilities, and heavy industry. Direct comparison to AATI's Critical Infrastructure Patrol use cases, particularly pipeline and asset inspection.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Shield AI develops autonomous UAS (Nova, V-BAT) for defense ISR and force protection. Comparable in defense customer segment and autonomous flight capability to AATI, though focused on tactical military missions.

Market position
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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Yes
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Feature4 records

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Profiles3 records

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Funding rounds1 record

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Investors2 records

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American Aerospace

Unmanned Aircraft Systemsamericanaerospace.com

American Aerospace firmographics

Firmographics
Name
American Aerospace
Legal name
American Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
Website
https://americanaerospace.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2010
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

American Aerospace industry classification

Industry
Product category
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
NAICS
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
SIC
Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft (3721)
akta.pro primary industry
Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC)
akta.pro secondary industries
UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO), Autonomous Flight Control & Guidance Systems (UAS/Urban Air Mobility) (IMABAFAO)

Keywords

  • Unmanned aircraft systems
  • BVLOS flight services
  • Airborne sensor integration
  • Pipeline patrol services
  • Aviation policy consulting

Where American Aerospace is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Bridgeport
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

American Aerospace business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Unmanned Flight Services: BVLOS UAS flight services provided to defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure operators under FAA-approved COAs. Long-endurance missions delivering real-time intelligence, threat detection, and situational awareness.
  2. Critical Infrastructure Patrol Services: Aerial patrol services for linear infrastructure assets including oil and gas pipelines across North America and Western Europe, utilizing conventional aircraft with InstiMaps sensor technology for near real-time threat detection.
  3. UAS Management & Policy Development: Consulting and advisory services for UAS management systems and aviation policy alignment, leveraging over 75 years of combined experience in aviation policy and standards.
  4. Sensor Integration & Development Services: Sensor integration, testing, and development services for manned aircraft, UAS, and sUAS platforms, including configuration and evaluation of advanced sensors and payloads.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

American Aerospace product offering

Product offering

Core offering

American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) provides high-endurance unmanned aircraft systems and intelligent airborne sensing solutions for defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure sectors. The company designs and operates the AiRanger™ medium-altitude long-endurance UAS platform alongside its proprietary InstiMaps sensor, delivering BVLOS flight services, linear-asset patrol operations, sensor integration, and aviation policy consulting.

Product overview

American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) is a provider of airborne intelligence solutions consisting of the AiRanger™ UAS platform and complementary service offerings. The AiRanger™ is a Medium Altitude, Long-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft System designed for BVLOS operations, supported by services including Critical Infrastructure Patrol (using the InstiMaps sensor), UAS Management Systems & Policy Development, Sensor Integration/Test & Development, and Unmanned Flight Services. The company operates both drones and conventional aircraft to deliver real-time threat detection and situational awareness for defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • AiRanger™: Medium Altitude, Long-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) with capabilities including 75 lbs payload + fuel, 1,150+ watts power, and LOS/BLOS/SATCOM + LTE communication options.

Products and services

  • AiRanger™ UAS Platform Medium Altitude, Long-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft System designed for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, featuring lightweight catapult/belly skid landing, 75 lbs payload + fuel capacity, 1,150+ watts total power with 600 watts available for payloads, and fuselage and wing hard points supporting LOS, BLOS, and global BVLOS via SATCOM and LTE.
  • Critical Infrastructure Patrol Aerial patrol services delivered via conventional aircraft across North America and Western Europe, equipped with the proprietary InstiMaps sensor to enable near real-time threat detection and reporting for linear assets like oil and gas pipelines.
  • UAS Management Systems & Policy Development Aviation policy and standards consulting services with over 75 years of combined experience, helping customers align operational and strategic visions with the realities of an evolving regulatory landscape.
  • Sensor Integration, Test, & Development Integration of advanced sensors with manned aircraft, UAS, and sUAS to enable safe, efficient testing and operations, with extensive experience configuring and evaluating cutting-edge sensors and payloads.
  • Unmanned Flight Services Long-endurance UAS beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight services operating in the National Airspace System under FAA-approved COAs, completing hundreds of safe, successful missions nationwide since 2010.

Companies that use American Aerospace

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

American Aerospace technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

American Aerospace partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

American Aerospace competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • PrecisionHawk: PrecisionHawk provides commercial drone services and analytics for critical infrastructure inspection including oil & gas pipelines and utilities. Directly comparable to AATI's Critical Infrastructure Patrol offering and linear-asset InstiMaps sensor value proposition.
  • Insitu (Boeing): Insitu operates long-endurance UAS (ScanEagle, Integrator) for defense, commercial, and infrastructure surveillance missions. Highly comparable to AATI's AiRanger-based BVLOS flight services and ISR offerings.
  • Aerodyne Group: Aerodyme is a global drone services company specializing in industrial asset inspection for oil & gas, utilities, and infrastructure. Comparable to AATI's critical infrastructure patrol services and InstiMaps-style threat detection.
  • Cyberhawk Innovations: Cyberhawk provides UAV-based inspection and survey services for oil & gas, utilities, and heavy industry. Direct comparison to AATI's Critical Infrastructure Patrol use cases, particularly pipeline and asset inspection.

Broad incumbents

  • General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: General Atomics is the dominant manufacturer of medium-altitude long-endurance military UAS (Predator, Reaper, Gray Eagle). Comparable to AATI's AiRanger MALE platform, though at a much larger scale and price point focused on defense primes.
  • Textron Systems (Aerosonde): Textron Systems produces the Aerosonde small UAS and supports broader defense and maritime ISR missions. Overlaps with AATI's defense and homeland security use cases through established DoD programs.

Emerging players

  • Anduril Industries: Anduril builds autonomous UAS (Roadrunner, Ghost) and AI-driven ISR platforms for defense and homeland security customers. Comparable in customer segment and mission profile to AATI, though at substantially larger scale and capital base.
  • Near Earth Autonomy: Near Earth Autonomy develops autonomous flight and BVLOS technologies for small and mid-sized UAS serving defense and commercial customers. Comparable to AATI's BVLOS operations expertise and autonomy-driven AiRanger platform.
  • Percepto: Percepto provides drone-in-a-box autonomous inspection solutions for critical infrastructure sites including power utilities and oil & gas facilities. Comparable to AATI's BVLOS infrastructure monitoring offering with a more automated, fixed-site model.
  • Shield AI: Shield AI develops autonomous UAS (Nova, V-BAT) for defense ISR and force protection. Comparable in defense customer segment and autonomous flight capability to AATI, though focused on tactical military missions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

American Aerospace social profiles

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American Aerospace financial estimates

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Valuation estimate

American Aerospace leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

American Aerospace funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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American Aerospace M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about American Aerospace

What does American Aerospace do?

American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) provides high-endurance unmanned aircraft systems and intelligent airborne sensing solutions for defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure sectors. The company designs and operates the AiRanger™ medium-altitude long-endurance UAS platform alongside its proprietary InstiMaps sensor, delivering BVLOS flight services, linear-asset patrol operations, sensor integration, and aviation policy consulting.

Is American Aerospace a public or private company?

American Aerospace is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was American Aerospace founded?

American Aerospace was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is American Aerospace based?

American Aerospace is headquartered in Bridgeport, United States, in the North America region.

How does American Aerospace make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Unmanned Flight Services are the primary driver. The others are critical Infrastructure Patrol Services, UAS Management & Policy Development and sensor Integration & Development Services.

Who are American Aerospace's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are PrecisionHawk, Insitu (Boeing), Aerodyne Group and Cyberhawk Innovations. Broad incumbents are General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Textron Systems (Aerosonde). Emerging players are Anduril Industries, Near Earth Autonomy, Percepto and Shield AI.

Does American Aerospace have an API?

No public API is recorded for American Aerospace.

What industry is American Aerospace in?

American Aerospace's product category is Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAMAC, Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms, with a secondary code of IMABAIAO, UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.

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PR NewswireWatershed Moment for UAS: Iridium Connected Drones from American Aerospace Granted First FAA Waiver for BVLOS Commercial OperationsIridium partner American Aerospace Technologies received the first-ever FAA waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) commercial drone operations, enabling large surveillance drones to inspect oil and gas pipeline infrastructure in California's San Joaquin Valley on behalf of a multinational energy corporation. The AiRanger UAS, equipped with Iridium satellite connectivity and Blue Sky Network's SkyLink 7100 terminal, will perform remote aerial inspections of critical energy facilities using Detect and Avoid capabilities. This landmark regulatory approval may serve as a model for wider adoption of scalable BVLOS UAS operations across the National Airspace System.EchodyneAATI BVLOS for UASEchodyne's EchoFlight radar has been integrated into American Aerospace Technologies, Inc.'s (AATI) AiRanger aircraft, which recently received a waiver from the FAA for commercial Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) flight operations. This approval marks a significant achievement for unmanned aviation, allowing AATI to deploy the AiRanger for critical tasks such as pipeline surveillance. The effort involved multiple stakeholders and showcases the importance of radar technology in enhancing safety and operational capabilities in aviation.PR NewswireUnmanned Aircraft Innovators Complete Functional Drill to Enable Drone Integration into Emergency Response in NJAmerican Aerospace Technologies managed a drone and manned aircraft integration drill in New Jersey to test unmanned systems for emergency response support. The exercise, sponsored by the National Aviation Research and Technology Park and funded by the US EDA, involved multiple private companies and government agencies to demonstrate how UAS can assist first responders after disasters.PR NewswireSagetech Avionics and American Aerospace Sign MOU to Integrate Detect and Avoid SystemSagetech Avionics and American Aerospace ISR signed a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate Sagetech's Detect and Avoid system into the AA ISR AiRanger unmanned aircraft. The partners aim to have a certifiable prototype ready for flight testing by the end of 2021 to facilitate Type Certification with the FAA. This integration is intended to enable safe commercial beyond visual line-of-sight operations for the long-endurance UAS.EchodyneGas Pipeline Inspections Simulated by Echodyne's RadarEchodyne's radar technology was simulated during a NASA Systems Integration and Operationalization (SIO) demonstration flight on February 25, 2021, in partnership with American Aerospace Technologies Inc. (AATI). The AATI AiRanger unmanned aircraft system flew for nearly two hours over Kern County, California, to demonstrate capabilities for surveying petroleum pipelines.PR NewswireAmerican Aerospace Acquires PAE ISR AssetsAmerican Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) announced it has acquired the assets of PAE ISR LLC, including the Resolute Eagle Group 3 unmanned aircraft system, with the acquisition financed by Riva Ridge Capital Management. The transaction expands AATI's unmanned aircraft systems portfolio and gives the company an expanded presence in the Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) UAS market for critical infrastructure applications. The companies see the acquisition as positioning them to capitalize on emerging opportunities as the commercial unmanned aviation market accelerates.TechCrunchHow backups, backups, backups protect NYC’s cellular infrastructureThis article describes a facility visit to Verizon's cellular switch for the New York City metro area, which handles approximately three million voice or VoLTE calls and 708 million data connections per day. The facility maintains high reliability through multiple layers of redundancy including backup server racks, mobile AC units, diesel generators with fuel storage, and eight-hour battery backups, with a sister switch that could handle full load if needed. Verizon is also testing femto-cell drone aircraft designed by American Aerospace Technologies for emergency coverage, while preparing for future demands from edge computing, IoT, and 5G that will increase connection volume and scale through these networks.