What Crossflight Sky Solutions does

CrossFlight Sky Solutions is a privately held drone education, training, and services company headquartered in Bluffton, South Carolina. Founded in 2017 and operating as an LLC, the company operates three divisions: Education/Training, Consulting, and Aerial Services. Its core educational product is a 150+ hour FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification preparation curriculum, supplemented by 40+ hours of additional materials, delivered through a proprietary Learning Management System (LMS) built on the Moodle platform with native integrations to Blackboard, Canvas, and Google Classroom. The platform supports 7,221+ active users across 544 courses. Additional offerings include Basic and Advanced Hands-On Flight Days, online and in-person Part 107 prep courses, self-study modules, and the CrossFlight Drone Education Method teacher training program.

The company monetizes through a hybrid B2B/B2C model: annual per-teacher curriculum subscriptions ($1,495/year for 150+ hour, $695/year for 40+ hour) targeting high schools and colleges, one-time course fees for individual professional training ($150–$1,495), and professional services revenue from FAA compliance consulting, COA assistance, program audits, and staffing solutions for government and first-responder clients. Aerial Operations generates project-based revenue from LiDAR data collection, construction progress monitoring, tower inspection, DOT-compliant documentation, and aerial photo/video services. The company holds STEM.org accreditation, is registered as a federal contractor (CAGE Code 7XUU8), and maintains strategic partnerships with SkillsUSA (Commercial Drone Competition) and DroneDeploy (aerial mapping platform). Go-to-market is primarily direct sales through its website with regional training center partners extending geographic reach beyond its single Bluffton headquarters.

Name

Crossflight Sky Solutions

Legal name

CrossFlight Sky Solutions LLC

Website

https://crossflightskysolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CrossFlight Sky Solutions is a drone education, training, and aerial services company offering FAA Part 107 certification curricula, teacher training, and commercial drone operations to schools, government agencies, and construction firms across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drone Education & Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Drone training services
• FAA Part 107 certification
• Aerial LiDAR mapping
• Construction progress monitoring
• Drone curriculum licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bluffton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Curriculum Sales: Annual subscription model selling Part 107 drone curriculum to educational institutions (high schools and colleges) on a per-teacher basis. Includes unlimited student access.
2. Professional Training Courses: One-time course fees for Part 107 preparation courses (in-person, online instructor-led, and self-study formats) and hands-on flight training programs at various skill levels.
3. Teacher Training Services: Online coaching and curriculum delivery support services for educators implementing drone programs, provided as one-time professional development courses.
4. Drone Consulting Services: Program development, FAA compliance consulting, COA assistance, drone program audits, and staffing solutions for government and industry clients.
5. Drone Services Operations: FAA certified and insured drone pilots providing aerial data collection, LiDAR, construction monitoring, tower inspection, and photo/video services to construction, engineering, real estate, and other industries nationwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CrossFlight Sky Solutions delivers FAA Part 107 drone certification training and curriculum licensing for high schools and colleges, drone program consulting for government and first responders, and FAA-certified aerial drone services including LiDAR data collection, construction progress monitoring, and tower inspection. Educational offerings are sold as annual subscriptions per teacher, while professional training is offered in in-person, online instructor-led, and self-study formats, and consulting/operations services are delivered on a project basis nationwide.

Product overview

CrossFlight Sky Solutions is a comprehensive drone education, consulting, and services company offering a portfolio of products across three divisions: Education/Training, Consulting, and Aerial Operations. The core educational offerings include the Part 107 Drone Curriculum (available in 150+ hour and 40+ hour formats) delivered through a proprietary Learning Management System with LMS integrations for Blackboard, Canvas, and Google Classroom. Training products span from Basic and Advanced Hands-On Flight Days to In-Person, Online Instructor-Led, and Self-Study Part 107 preparation courses, with additional Teacher Curriculum Delivery Support. Consulting services include Drone Program Start Up, Program Audit, and Government/First Responders Consulting. Aerial Operations division provides services including Aerial LiDAR Data Collection, Construction Progress Monitoring, Tower Inspection, DOT Compliant Documentation, and Photo/Video Marketing Solutions. The company holds STEM.org accreditation for its educational programs and maintains FAA TRUST testing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High School and College Part 107 Drone Curriculum (150+ Hour) Comprehensive FAA Part 107 curriculum designed for high school and college students, providing foundational knowledge and practical skills to pass the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification Exam. Delivered through the proprietary LMS with unlimited student enrollment per teacher subscription.
• 40+ Hour Educational Curriculum Supplemental course materials and Basic CrossFlight Certifications, ideal as a standalone module or supplemental training for institutions seeking a lighter-weight Part 107-aligned curriculum.
• Basic Hands-On Flight Day Beginner-focused drone operations course including Part 107 content review, risk mitigation, basic flying techniques, and hands-on mission scenarios for individuals and small groups.
• Advanced Hands-On Flight Day Advanced drone training covering complex maneuvers, flight programming, waypoint mission setup, autonomous mission flight, and data processing for experienced pilots.
• In-Person Drone Training 4-day in-person Part 107 preparation course located in Bluffton, SC with group discounts and on-site training options for organizations.
• Online Instructor-Led Drone Training 4-week interactive online Part 107 preparation course with expert instructors and local/group discounts, including police and fire department discounts.
• Self-Study FAA FAR Part 107 Preparation Course Self-paced online course with slide presentations, key vocabulary, Part 107 practice exams, and 24/7 LMS access for individual learners.
• Teacher Curriculum Delivery Support 4-6 hour online coaching program for educators led by certified master instructors covering the CrossFlight Drone Education Method, curriculum guides, lesson materials, pacing guide, and Q&A sessions.
• NIST BPERP Advanced Flight Certification Industry-standard NIST BPERP advanced flight certification for drone pilots seeking standardized advanced operational credentials.
• FAA TRUST - The Recreational UAS Safety Test Recreational UAS Safety Test preparation and administration for hobbyist drone pilots required to complete the FAA TRUST before recreational flying.
• Drone Program Start Up Consulting Consulting services for creating FAA-compliant commercial drone programs, including COA assistance, policy development, and program design for organizations entering commercial drone operations.
• Drone Program Audit Professional audit services evaluating existing drone programs against FAA regulations and industry best practices, with recommendations for compliance and operational improvements.
• Government and First Responders Consulting Specialized consulting and sUAS training for government agencies, law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency response teams on drone operations, COAs, and staffing solutions.
• Aerial LiDAR Data Collection Aerial LiDAR data collection services using drone technology for precise mapping and surveying, including infrastructure and transportation department engagements.
• Construction Progress Monitoring Drone-based construction progress monitoring with interactive photomosaic maps, side-by-side comparisons, panoramic site documentation, and CAD overlay capabilities for building position verification.
• Tower Inspection Drone inspection services for towers ensuring safe and efficient infrastructure assessment without sending personnel into hazardous elevated environments.
• DOT Compliant Documentation Department of Transportation compliant drone documentation services for infrastructure surveying, mapping, and regulatory deliverables.
• Photo & Video Marketing Solutions Aerial photography and videography services for marketing, promotional content, and visual documentation across commercial, real estate, and media clients.
• Golf Course Documentation Aerial documentation services specifically designed for golf courses, including property marketing and community visualization.
• Home Owner and Community Documentation Drone documentation services for residential properties, homeowners associations, and planned communities, providing aerial imagery for marketing and community records.
• Aerial Image Capture and 3D Modeling Aerial image capture and 3D modeling services using DroneDeploy-powered site mapping for construction, engineering, and infrastructure documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% first-time Part 107 exam passing rate for students completing CrossFlight training programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and strategic.

• DronedeploycoreTechnology or IntegrationDronedeploy is used as the primary software platform for mapping sites in CrossFlight's aerial services operations. CrossFlight utilizes Dronedeploy for construction monitoring deliverables including site mapping, 3D modeling, and CAD drawing overlay to verify building positions. The partnership provides access to Dronedeploy's resources and industry knowledge for proper drone data collection utilization.
• MoodlecoreTechnology or IntegrationMoodle serves as the underlying platform for CrossFlight's proprietary Learning Management System. The company has built custom features on the Moodle infrastructure including integration capabilities with educational platforms like Blackboard, Canvas, and Google Classroom. Mobile apps are available through Moodle's mobile ecosystem for iOS and Android.
• BlackboardsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for CrossFlight's LMS allowing compatibility with Blackboard-based educational institutions for seamless curriculum delivery and student management.
• CanvassupportingTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for CrossFlight's LMS enabling compatibility with Canvas-powered educational institutions for streamlined curriculum deployment and student tracking.
• Google ClassroomsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner providing compatibility with Google Classroom for educational institutions using Google's suite of learning tools, enabling easier adoption of CrossFlight's drone curriculum.
• SkillsUSAstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership providing the SkillsUSA Commercial Drone Competition, a certification and competition pathway for students interested in commercial drone careers. CrossFlight serves as an industry partner supporting workforce development in the drone sector through this educational competition.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pilot Institute: Online Part 107 drone training school offering self-paced and instructor-led courses for individual pilots, overlapping directly with CrossFlight's Part 107 prep offerings.
• UAV Coach: Drone training and Part 107 prep provider with online courses, community, and educational content aimed at aspiring commercial drone pilots, directly competing for the same professional training customer.
• Drone Pilot Ground School: Online Part 107 test prep company with courses and practice exams, directly comparable to CrossFlight's Part 107 self-study and instructor-led offerings.
• DARTdrones: Drone training and consulting provider serving enterprise, public safety, and government clients, overlapping with CrossFlight's consulting and Part 107 corporate training business.
• DroneU: Drone pilot training and Part 107 prep provider offering online courses and hands-on flight training, directly comparable across both CrossFlight's individual and professional training segments.

Emerging players

• AltaVista Strategic Partners: Drone program consulting and training firm serving public safety and government clients, an emerging player in the same niche as CrossFlight's government and first responder consulting division.

Broad incumbents

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Major accredited aviation and aerospace university offering degree programs and Part 107 / UAS training, representing a broader incumbent competitor in aviation/aerospace education.

Others

• DroneDeploy: Drone data platform used by CrossFlight for construction monitoring and mapping; a technology partner and adjacent ecosystem player in the commercial drone services value chain.
• PrecisionHawk: Commercial drone services and analytics provider for construction, agriculture, and infrastructure, an adjacent ecosystem player comparable to CrossFlight's aerial operations division.
• Measure (a Textron company): Turnkey drone services provider for construction, infrastructure, and public safety, comparable to CrossFlight's aerial services and first-responder consulting offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crossflightsky
• Facebookfacebook.com/Crossflightskysolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crossflight-sky-solutions

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Crossflight Sky Solutions