Unmanned Vehicle Technologies

What Unmanned Vehicle Technologies does

Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT) is a privately held LLC founded around 2012 and headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas, operating as one of the largest drone and robotics dealers and systems integrators in North America with 11 to 50 employees. The company sells, leases, integrates, and supports a vetted multi-OEM portfolio spanning DJI (Dock 3, Matrice 4 Series, Matrice 400, Zenmuse payloads), Autel (EVO II, EVO Max 4T), Freefly Astro, Inspired Flight IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat, Ghost Robotics Vision 60 Q-UGV, ACSL SOTEN, WingtraRAY, Vantage Vesper, Parrot ANAFI UKR GOV, ABZ Innovation agriculture platforms, and UAS Sentry counter-UAS detection, complemented by GeoCue TrueView LiDAR, SPH Engineering UgCS and SkyHub software, and MicaSense multispectral sensors.

UVT generates revenue through four streams: hardware sales (one-time transactions across its e-commerce store and direct enterprise sales), equipment leasing (monthly payments to lower capex barriers), mission-critical ProLine services (Fleet, Support, and Pre-Flight subscription-style technical and operational fleet support with factory-certified repairs, FAA compliance documentation, deployment planning, and on-site training), and systems integration projects such as its role as integrator for Kansas City's layered counter-UAS initiative supporting FIFA World Cup 2026. Go-to-market combines e-commerce self-serve, direct enterprise field sales via Solutions Specialists, and government procurement via TIPS Contract #240101 and Sourcelwell Contract #011223-UNM. Customer segments are organized vertically into Public Safety, AEC, Agriculture, Remote Operations, Utilities and Energy, and Government Airspace Security, with 2,400+ public safety agencies cited as cumulative customers and North Little Rock Police Department providing a named testimonial.

Name

Unmanned Vehicle Technologies

Legal name

Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC

Website

https://uvt.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unmanned Vehicle Technologies is a privately held North American drone and robotics dealer and systems integrator that sells, leases, and supports multi-OEM drone, ground-robot, LiDAR, and counter-UAS hardware for public safety, AEC, agriculture, utilities, and government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Drone and Robotics Distribution

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG)

Keywords

• Drone systems distribution
• Unmanned aerial systems
• Drone integration services
• Counter-UAS technology
• Commercial drone dealer

Headquarters

HQ city

Fayetteville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: UVT sells drones, robotics platforms, payloads, accessories, and sensors from a diverse catalog of vetted brands including DJI, Autel Robotics, Freefly, Inspired Flight, Ghost Robotics, ACSL, Wingtra, Vantage Robotics, Parrot, and others. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions via direct sales and e-commerce.
2. Equipment Leasing: UVT offers equipment leasing as an alternative to capital expenditures, allowing customers to obtain equipment through monthly lease payments rather than upfront purchases.
3. Mission-Critical Services (UVT ProLine): UVT ProLine encompasses technical and operational fleet support services including program development, repairs and maintenance, deployment planning, FAA compliance documentation, and on-site training. These services generate recurring service revenue.
4. Systems Integration: UVT serves as a systems integrator for large-scale government initiatives such as the Kansas City layered counter-UAS initiative for FIFA World Cup 2026, partially funded through FEMA's Counter-UAS Grant Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT) is a drone and robotics dealer and systems integrator that sells a vetted multi-vendor catalog of hardware (DJI, Autel, Freefly, Ghost Robotics, Inspired Flight, ACSL, Parrot, Vantage, Wingtra) alongside the company's UVT ProLine suite of mission-critical fleet support, training, and counter-UAS services. The company packages hardware with integration, deployment planning, FAA compliance documentation, leasing, and 24x7x365 technical support for public safety, government, AEC, agriculture, utilities, and remote operations buyers across the United States. UVT also acts as a systems integrator for large-scale government initiatives such as Kansas City's layered counter-UAS deployment for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Product overview

Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT) is a major drone and robotics dealer in North America offering end-to-end drone integration and remote operations solutions. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of vetted drone platforms including DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4 Series for enterprise operations, Freefly Astro and Inspired Flight IF1200A/IF800 Tomcat as NDAA-compliant American-made options, Ghost Robotics Vision 60 quadrupedal ground robot, and specialized platforms like Parrot ANAFI UKR GOV and Vantage Vesper for government and tactical applications. UVT's offering spans consumer drones (Autel EVO II Series), autonomous docking stations, and agricultural solutions (ABZ Innovation L Series). The company complements its hardware sales with mission-critical services under the UVT ProLine brand (Fleet, Support, Pre-Flight), counter-UAS capabilities, flight operations, training, equipment leasing, and government contract support. UVT integrates third-party software platforms including GeoCue TrueView LiDAR systems, SPH Engineering UgCS mission software and SkyHub onboard computing, and MicaSense multispectral sensors to deliver complete workflows for construction, agriculture, public safety, and utilities industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UVT ProLine Fleet: Fleet management and operational support services for drone programs.
• UVT ProLine Support
• UVT ProLine Pre-Flight

Products and services

• DJI Dock 3 Fully autonomous drone docking station for scalable remote enterprise operations, supporting 24/7 deployment and operating in temperatures up to 122 degrees F; houses DJI Matrice 4D or 4TD drones.
• DJI Matrice 4 Series AI-powered enterprise drone platform including Matrice 4T (thermal) and Matrice 4E (mapping) variants with AES-256 encryption, up to 49-minute flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
• DJI Matrice 400 Next-generation enterprise drone platform built for large-scale operations, dynamic terrain, and mission-critical response, with extended flight time and advanced onboard sensing.
• Freefly Astro American-made NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS certified enterprise drone with 38-minute flight time, IP54 protection, and interchangeable payload system.
• Ghost Robotics Vision 60 Q-UGV High-endurance all-weather quadrupedal ground robot with IP67 rating, 3.15-hour continuous operation, NVIDIA Jetson computing, and flexible communications including 4G/LTE.
• Inspired Flight IF1200A American-made heavy-lift hexacopter with 19.1 lb max payload weight, 23-43 minute flight time, NDAA-compliance, and open source architecture.
• Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat American-made medium-lift NDAA-compliant drone with 54-minute flight time, 49 mph max speed, and 6.6 lb payload capacity with universal payload interface.
• ACSL SOTEN NDAA-compliant enterprise drone with IP43 rating, swappable camera payloads, AES-256 encrypted communications, and multidirectional obstacle avoidance sensors.
• Vantage Vesper American-made military-grade NDAA-compliant quadcopter with 28-mile max flight range, 50-minute flight time, ultra-quiet operation at less than 40 dB, and EO/IR imaging capabilities.
• WingtraRAY Fixed-wing VTOL drone for waiver-free aerial data collection with modular sensor options including MAP61, SURVEY61, INSPECT, LIDAR, and multispectral sensors.
• Autel EVO II Series Consumer and enterprise drone series including EVO II Pro 6K with 1-inch CMOS sensor, EVO II Dual 640T with InfiRay thermal imaging, and various Enterprise/V3 bundle configurations.
• Autel EVO Max 4T Autonomous flight drone with A-Mesh networking technology, 720-degree omnidirectional sensing, and FusionLight 4T XE camera package integrating zoom, wide-angle, thermal, and laser rangefinder.
• Parrot ANAFI UKR GOV NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS cleared micro UAV for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions with secure communications and optical navigation for GNSS-denied environments.
• UAS Sentry Counter-drone detection solution with Remote ID technology that identifies rogue drones and aircraft in real-time, tracks drone location, heading, speed, and altitude, and pinpoints operator location.
• UVT ProLine Fleet Mission-critical technical and operational fleet support services encompassing program consultation, hardware/software solutions pairing, 24x7x365 support, site selection, operating personnel, deployment planning, FAA compliance documentation, and on-site training.
• UVT ProLine Support Responsive support from experienced drone and robotics professionals to keep organizations operational day or night, including factory-certified repairs and maintenance with OEM-spec tools and equipment.
• UVT ProLine Pre-Flight Pre-flight preparation services ensuring mission-ready drone and robotics systems prior to deployment.
• Counter UAS Services Counter-unmanned aircraft system services including layered detection, tracking, identification, and coordination capabilities for airspace security.
• Flight Operations Services Comprehensive flight operations support including licensed personnel, site selection, deployment planning, and FAA compliance documentation.
• Equipment Leasing Equipment leasing programs enabling organizations to acquire drone technology with monthly payment options rather than capital expenditures.
• Training Services Training and enablement programs for drone operations including on-site training and program development.
• R3CON Incident command and emergency response drone coordination services for operational readiness.
• Government Contracts Government procurement support including TIPS Contract #240101 and Sourcelwell Contract #011223-UNM for public sector acquisitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,400+ public safety agencies have trusted UVT with their drone fleets
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Airspace LinkcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 June 2026Airspace Link is a technology partner that contributed to Kansas City's layered counter-UAS initiative for FIFA World Cup 2026. UVT served as systems integrator bringing together specialized technologies to create a unified cUAS ecosystem providing detection, tracking, identification, and coordination capabilities. The partnership was partially funded through FEMA's Counter-UAS Grant Program.
• DroneShieldcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 June 2026DroneShield is a counter-UAS technology partner integrated into Kansas City's layered counter-UAS initiative for FIFA World Cup 2026. UVT served as systems integrator combining DroneShield's technology with Airspace Link's capabilities to deliver a unified cUAS ecosystem covering detection, tracking, identification, and coordination for the major international event.
• AirWise SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 15 October 2025AirWise Solutions and UVT announced a strategic partnership to expand integrated drone solutions across multiple industries. The collaboration leverages AirWise's drone management platform and UVT's integration services to support enterprise and public safety sector growth, particularly with the adoption of Part 108 regulations. The partnership aims to provide end-to-end drone management capabilities across industries.
• DJIcoreTechnology or IntegrationDJI is a primary brand partner whose products (including DJI Dock 2, DJI Dock 3, Matrice 4 Series, Matrice 400, Matrice 300 Series, Mavic 3 Enterprise, and Zenmuse payloads) are sold and integrated by UVT across enterprise, public safety, and government applications.
• Autel RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationAutel Robotics is a key brand partner whose products (EVO II Series V3, EVO Max 4T, and accessories) are sold through UVT's online store and integrated across enterprise and public safety sectors.
• Freefly SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationFreefly Systems is a brand partner for the Astro platform, a U.S.-made, NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS certified drone sold and integrated by UVT for government and enterprise operations.
• Inspired FlightcoreTechnology or IntegrationInspired Flight is a brand partner for NDAA-compliant heavy-lift drones (IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat) that are 100% manufactured and supported in the United States, sold and integrated by UVT.
• Ghost RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationGhost Robotics is a brand partner for the Vision 60 Q-UGV quadrupedal ground robot, which is integrated and supported by UVT for defense, homeland, public safety, and enterprise applications across the United States.
• ACSLcoreTechnology or IntegrationACSL is a brand partner for the SOTEN NDAA-compliant enterprise drone, which is sold and integrated by UVT for secure enterprise and public safety operations with AES-256 encrypted communications.
• WingtracoreTechnology or IntegrationWingtra is a brand partner for the WingtraRAY fixed-wing drone platform, sold and integrated by UVT for large-area surveying and mapping operations with waiver-free flight capabilities.
• Vantage RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationVantage Robotics is a brand partner for the Vesper NDAA-compliant tactical drone, which is sold and supported by UVT for long-endurance ISR missions, harsh environments, and secure communications.
• DroneShield (UAS Sentry)coreTechnology or IntegrationDroneShield is featured as part of the UAS Sentry counter-UAS offering on UVT's website, integrated as part of the drone detection and airspace security ecosystem UVT deploys for its customers.
• SPH EngineeringsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSPH Engineering is a software and integration partner whose UgCS mission software, SkyHub onboard computing, MagNIMBUS magnetometry, Zond Aero GPR, and Falcon Plus methane detection systems are integrated by UVT for advanced drone operations including surveying, inspection, and environmental monitoring.
• GeoCuesupportingTechnology or IntegrationGeoCue is a partner for reality capture solutions including TrueView LiDAR payloads (TrueView 1, TrueView 1 Lite, TrueView 515/535/540) and LP360 software, integrated and supported by UVT for survey-grade geospatial data capture and point cloud processing.
• ABZ InnovationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationABZ Innovation is a brand partner for agriculture drone platforms (L10 V2, L30, L50) designed for crop spraying and granular spreading workflows. UVT integrates and supports these agriculture platforms with end-to-end onboarding and Always On support.
• ParrotcoreTechnology or IntegrationParrot is a brand partner for the ANAFI UKR GOV NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS cleared micro UAV, integrated and supported by UVT for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and ISR missions in contested environments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Dedrone: Pure-play counter-UAS detection and airspace management platform competing for the same FEMA-funded municipal cUAS opportunities as UVT's UAS Sentry offering.
• AirData UAV: Drone fleet management, flight logging, and data analytics platform used across enterprise and public safety fleets — an enabling software layer that overlaps with UVT ProLine Fleet's digital offering.
• DroneDeploy: Drone data capture and analytics software platform serving AEC, agriculture, and inspection customers; complementary to UVT's hardware focus but competes for the same enterprise software wallet.
• Botlink: Drone operations software and data management platform targeting enterprise drone programs, comparable to UVT's ProLine service platform and remote-operations focus.

Broad incumbents

• DroneShield: Counter-UAS detection, identification, and defeat technology vendor that is both a UVT technology partner (FIFA Kansas City initiative) and a competitor for large cUAS government contracts.
• Skydio: American-made NDAA-compliant drone manufacturer and autonomy platform; competes with UVT by selling directly to public safety, defense, and utilities while also partnering with select dealers, partially overlapping UVT's customer targets.
• Anduril Industries: Defense prime with integrated counter-UAS (Roadrunner) and broader UAS capabilities targeting federal and state agencies; a much larger counterpart competing for high-end integrations UVT also services.

Direct peers

• DroneNerds: One of the largest US drone dealers and integrators, selling DJI, Autel, and other enterprise platforms with training, repairs, and public-safety program support — directly comparable dealer-plus-services model to UVT.
• Advexure: US drone solutions provider offering multi-brand hardware sales (DJI, Autel, Freefly, Skydio), training, and inspection/programs services across public safety, AEC, and utilities. Closely overlaps UVT's vertical sales motion and integration services.
• Measure (Aloft): Drone program services company offering Drone-as-a-Service and fleet management for enterprise and public safety — directly comparable to UVT's outsourced drone operations and ProLine service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights9 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/uvtus

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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