What ArgenTech Solutions does

ArgenTech Solutions, Inc. is a veteran-owned UAS (Uncrewed Aerial Systems) integrator and service provider headquartered in Newmarket, New Hampshire, founded in 2009 with active UAS operations since 2011. The company specializes in medium-endurance, fixed-wing and VTOL aircraft operating under Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) conditions, holding AS9100 aerospace quality certification, DCAA/DCMA compliance, and DDTC registration as Manufacturer, Exporter, and Broker. Its proprietary platforms include the FireEye VTOL UAS (equipped with a Trillium HD-45 EO/IR camera for wildfire monitoring and night-flight IR surveillance) and the Aquila derivative platform; the company also serves as authorized reseller for Carbonix Volanti and Ottano drones in North and South America and as operational partner for the Kite Aero KITE delivery platform. Service offerings span UAS customization and integration, embedded Field Service Representative staffing for defense customers, simulation and hands-on training across four global training centers, intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance operations, emergency and wildland fire services, and UN3373-certified cold-chain aerial delivery.

The company's customer base is anchored by US Department of Defense agencies (US Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division) and US civilian agencies (Department of the Interior, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management), supplemented by international defense customers (Czech Republic, NATO allies), commercial prime contractors (Insitu, Shield AI), Canadian emergency services (SOPFEU), and humanitarian organizations (World Food Programme, Ministry of Health Malawi). Its revenue model is professional services and managed services-heavy: embedded field personnel deployment, custom engineering and integration, training delivery, equipment sales and leasing, and managed delivery operations. Notable commercial signals include a five-year $48.3M NSWC Crane contract awarded in 2024, the 2021 SeaPort-NxG Navy prime contract, and 60,000+ cumulative man-days of deployed DoD field service since 2011.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with a vendor-agnostic, solutions-driven positioning: ArgenTech integrates best-fit platforms and payloads rather than reselling a single OEM's stack, which is reinforced by a 82-96% veteran workforce delivering deep field credibility with military buyers. Operational footprint spans the United States (Newmarket NH HQ, Concord NH, Vancouver WA), Melbourne Australia, and Pretoria South Africa, with active deployments in 15+ countries. Recognitions include the 2018 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, multiple Hire Vets Gold Medallion awards, and Platinum NH Veteran-Friendly Business Awards, underscoring the company's positioning as a trusted, veteran-led defense services partner.

Name

ArgenTech Solutions

Legal name

ArgenTech Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://argentechsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ArgenTech Solutions is a veteran-owned UAS integrator and service provider specializing in medium-endurance VTOL and fixed-wing BVLOS operations for US defense, federal civilian, international military, and humanitarian customers, with proprietary FireEye/Aquila platforms and authorized reseller partnerships for Carbonix and Kite Aero.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Unmanned Aerial Systems Services

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC), Autonomous Flight Control & Guidance Systems (UAS/Urban Air Mobility) (IMABAFAO), UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO)

Keywords

• UAS integration services
• Drone flight operations
• UAS training programs
• Aerial delivery services
• Defense drone services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newmarket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UAS Field Services and Flight Operations: Deploying skilled field personnel to pilot aerial data collection missions and perform system or aircraft maintenance for military and commercial clients globally.
2. UAS Customization and Integration: Engineering services to integrate custom UAS solutions including hybrid VTOL fixed-wing, radio/telemetry systems, payload mounts, and advanced sensors.
3. UAS Training Services: Simulation-based ground school training and hands-on flight school training to prepare teams for UAS operations. Multiple training locations worldwide.
4. UAS Equipment Sales and Leasing: Sale and lease of customized UAS equipment including airframe options (fuel, electric, hybrid) and advanced sensors.
5. Aerial Delivery Services: End-to-end aerial delivery networks using KITE UAV platform. UN3373 certified cold-chain capable payload delivery. Medical, commercial, and humanitarian logistics.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ArgenTech Solutions is a leading integrator and service provider of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) for military, civil, and commercial initiatives. The company delivers end-to-end UAS solutions including system integration of best-fit UAVs and payloads, flight operations with embedded field personnel, simulation-based and hands-on training, and ongoing maintenance. It also develops proprietary platforms such as the FireEye VTOL UAS for wildfire monitoring and resells partner platforms including Carbonix and KITE Aero VTOL fixed-wing drones.

Product overview

ArgenTech Solutions is a UAS (Uncrewed Aerial Systems) integrator and service provider offering an end-to-end portfolio spanning proprietary UAS platforms, authorized partner platforms, and a full suite of operational services. At its core are proprietary products — the FireEye VTOL UAS for wildfire and emergency monitoring, and the Aquila derivative platform — supplemented by authorized reseller platforms including the Carbonix Volanti (up to 2-hr flight, all-electric) and Carbonix Ottano (up to 8-hr flight, 60kg MTOW) VTOL fixed-wing drones, and the KITE UAS delivery platform powered by AXIOM software. The service layer includes Defense Services (embedded FSR contractors, ISR pilots, maintenance technicians), UAS Customization & Integration (AS9100-compliant engineering for hybrid VTOL, BVLOS, sensors including EO/IR, LiDAR, multispectral, wide-area scanning), UAS Training (Ground School simulation and Flight School hands-on programs at multiple global locations), UAS Support & Maintenance (worldwide field support for multiple airframe types), Emergency & Wildland Fire Services (proprietary FireEye ISR and mapping for DOI, BLM, USFS, SOPFEU), ISR/Intelligence Services (border monitoring, agriculture, utilities, conservation, mining), and Delivery Services (KITE-based medical/commercial logistics with UN3373 cold-chain certification, 40,000+ platform flights). A strategic partnership with S-PLANE adds certified avionics and autonomy solutions for advanced ISR and BVLOS operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FireEye: Proprietary VTOL UAS specifically designed for wildfire monitoring, equipped with Trillium HD-45 EO/IR camera for real-time fire line visual and infrared mapping.
• Aquila

Products and services

• FireEye UAS A proprietary VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) fixed-wing UAS specifically engineered for wildfire and emergency response environments, equipped with Trillium HD-45 EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infra-Red) camera for real-time visual and infrared fire mapping. Night-flight capable and designed to reduce risk to manned aviation assets during wildfire operations.
• Aquila UAS A newly developed derivative product of the FireEye VTOL UAS, specialized for wildfire monitoring, bringing additional VTOL UAS capability to ArgenTech's emergency services fleet.
• Defense Services Embedded Field Service Representative (FSR) contractors deployed across military bases and ships worldwide, providing UAS pilots, maintenance technicians, subject matter experts, and instructors. Services include overseas unmanned services support, ISR functions, and man-day field services to the U.S. Department of Defense since 2011.
• UAS Integration & Customization Custom engineering and integration of UAS solutions including hybrid VTOL fixed-wing platforms, medium-endurance and long-range BVLOS aircraft, radio/telemetry systems, payload mounts, and advanced sensors (EO/IR, LiDAR, multispectral, wide-area scanning). AS9100 aerospace quality compliant.
• UAS Training Simulation-based Ground School and hands-on Flight School training covering takeoff to landing, emergency procedures, site selection, and GCS setup. Conducted at authorized locations including Pendleton OR, Concord NH, Keystone Heights FL, and Pretoria, South Africa. AS9100 compliant.
• UAS Support & Maintenance Ongoing technical support, field maintenance, and troubleshooting worldwide. Covers communication systems, flight simulations, hands-on training, and maintenance for UAS airframes including fuel, electric, or hybrid options at various scales.
• Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) Services Aerial data collection and ISR operations including border monitoring, agriculture and conservation, utilities and infrastructure inspection, coastline monitoring, habitat preservation, mining, and large-scale mapping. Supports medium-altitude, gimbaled-payload UAVs under BVLOS conditions.
• Emergency & Wildland Fire Services Aerial wildfire monitoring and disaster response using proprietary FireEye UAS with EO/IR sensors, providing real-time fire line mapping, infrared night monitoring, backburning prevention, resource monitoring, damage assessment, search and rescue, and disaster management for U.S. and Canadian agencies including DOI, BLM, USFS, and SOPFEU.
• Aerial Delivery Services End-to-end aerial delivery networks using VTOL fixed-wing drones including KITE Aero platforms, supporting medical delivery (UN3373 certified cold-chain), commercial logistics, disaster relief, and remote community access. Over 40,000 flights completed on the KITE delivery platform.
• Carbonix Volanti UAS All-electric VTOL fixed-wing drone with up to 2-hour flight time, 16kg take-off weight, 3600mm wing span, and 10km² area coverage. Sold, serviced, and supported by ArgenTech as authorized reseller in North and South America.
• Carbonix Ottano UAS Most capable 6.5m VTOL fixed-wing drone with up to 8-hour flight time, 60kg take-off weight, 6500mm wing span, and 60km² area coverage. Handles payloads up to 5kg including heavier LiDAR sensors. Sold, serviced, and supported by ArgenTech as authorized reseller.
• KITE UAS Platform Advanced VTOL fixed-wing drone platform designed for safe, reliable, and scalable delivery operations, powered by AXIOM software. Supports two-way delivery, cold-chain logistics, and operates in tough environments with minimal infrastructure. Has achieved 40,000+ flights, 20,000+ flight hours, and 16 international BVLOS approvals. ArgenTech serves as operational partner for deployment in complex regulated environments.
• S-PLANE Avionics & Autonomy Solutions Certification-ready automation, simulation, communication, and ground control solutions for manned, unmanned, and optionally piloted tactical, MALE, and HALE airborne systems. The partnership combines S-PLANE's avionics and autonomy products with ArgenTech's operational expertise for advanced ISR and BVLOS operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,500+ successful UAV launches since 2011
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• World Food ProgrammesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2025Humanitarian partnership at WFP SimEX 2025 in Malawi. ArgenTech deployed locally trained Malawian UAV operators to conduct BVLOS medical delivery and mapping missions using Kite Aero's KITE UAV and AXIOM software.
• S-PLANEcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 January 2025Strategic partnership to deliver innovative solutions for advanced ISR operations and autonomous capabilities. Combines ArgenTech's drone operations expertise with S-PLANE's state-of-the-art autonomous aviation and avionics systems. Aims to address demand for certified hardware and software for optionally piloted and remotely piloted aircraft.
• Exo DronesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2023Quebec-based drone training, specialized operator, and innovation company. Partnered with ArgenTech to provide UAS-based fire monitoring for Quebec's wildfires. Exo Drone provided mapping expertise to translate acquired data into insights for SOPFEU incident commanders.
• CarbonixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArgenTech is a sales and service provider for Carbonix UAS in North and South America. Provides training, flight operations, and maintenance support for Carbonix Volanti (up to 2-hour flight time, 16kg take-off weight) and Ottano (up to 8-hour flight time, 60kg take-off weight, 5kg payload capacity) VTOL fixed-wing drones.
• ConsortiqcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortiq is a drone services provider specializing in inspection, training, and UAS program setup in US, UK, and Canada. ArgenTech serves as affiliate specializing in UAS operations in austere and complex environments, adding VTOL and fixed-wing capabilities to Consortiq's rotorcraft fleet.
• Kite AerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKite Aero provides advanced VTOL fixed-wing aircraft for delivery operations. ArgenTech serves as operational partner providing global expertise in deploying KITE UAS across complex regulated environments. Platform has 40,000+ flights and 20,000+ flight hours with 16 international BVLOS approvals.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Shield AI: Shield AI is a vertically integrated defense technology company building the V-BAT UAS and AI pilot autonomy. ArgenTech is a named operator of V-BAT UAS for Shield AI customers, and Shield AI represents the emerging class of OEM-operator hybrids competing in ArgenTech's market.

Broad incumbents

• Parsons Corporation: Parsons is a mid-to-large defense and intelligence contractor with active UAS, ISR, and critical infrastructure programs across DoD and federal civilian agencies. Comparable as a broad incumbent competitor in UAS-enabled defense and federal services work.
• Leidos: Leidos is a top-tier defense and intelligence contractor offering ISR, unmanned systems integration, and sensor-based services across DoD and intelligence community. Comparable as a large incumbent offering UAS integration and ISR services, though with a much broader portfolio beyond UAS.
• Amentum: Amentum is a large defense and government services contractor formed from AECOM's federal services and DynCorp merger, providing aviation services, UAS operations, and field service representative support across DoD. Directly comparable as a UAS services provider to military customers, but at significantly larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• SAIC: SAIC is a large federal services and IT integrator providing engineering, ISR, and UAS-related services across DoD and intelligence community customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering UAS integration services as part of a wider portfolio.

Direct peers

• Insitu (Boeing): Insitu is the Boeing subsidiary that manufactures the ScanEagle UAS platform and is ArgenTech's largest named commercial customer. Highly comparable as a UAS OEM and service provider in defense and commercial markets; ArgenTech operates as Insitu's #1 ScanEagle FSR partner.
• Vertex Aerospace:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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