What Skydive DeLand does

Skydive DeLand is a privately held, full-service skydiving drop zone founded in 1982 and headquartered at DeLand Municipal Airport in DeLand, Florida. The company operates 365 days a year from a single physical location at 1600 Flightline Blvd, providing tandem skydiving for first-time jumpers, a seven-level Accelerated Freefall (AFF) training program for aspiring licensed skydivers, jump slots and equipment rentals for licensed skydivers, an FAA-certificated rigger-staffed gear store, gift certificates, and on-site F&B via The Perfect Spot Restaurant & Bar. The site is historically significant: both the tandem skydiving method and the AFF training curriculum were developed and first tested in DeLand, and Skydive DeLand is the anchor business for the broader DeLand Parachute Industry cluster of 24+ companies employing more than 600 local people.

The company's operating technology centers on an owned fleet of three turbine aircraft — a Twin Otter DHC-6 (23-jumper capacity), a PAC 750XL (16-capacity), and a Cessna Caravan C208B (20-capacity) — all equipped with in-flight doors, GPS, ADSB transponders, and spotting lights. Customer-facing technology is a 24/7 online reservation system with phone-based backup, complemented by content marketing (website blog, email newsletter, LinkedIn) targeting tourists, university students (UF, Stetson, UCF, ERAU), and the international skydiving community. The facility hosts six named coaching organizations (Flight-1, Fly4Life, Skydive University, Alter Ego, Arcus Flight, Tribu) and serves as a training and competitive-event venue for world-class skydiving athletes.

Revenue mechanics are purely transactional and direct-to-consumer, with no subscription, recurring contract, or enterprise channel. Pricing is unit-based across tiers: tandem skydiving $188-$237 per jumper (student/group discounts applied), AFF First Jump Course $379, AFF 7-jump package $1,429, licensed jumper slots $28-$33, rig rental $37-$74, and a premium sunrise tandem tier at $337-$491. Ancillary revenue is generated from a $149 video/photo attach rate, gift certificates ($50+ denominations), the on-site restaurant, and the gear store. The customer mix spans first-time tourists, AFF students progressing to licensure, repeat licensed fun jumpers, group bookings, and university students, with no disclosed enterprise contracts or anchor accounts — making customer concentration structurally low but revenue exposure weather- and tourism-season-dependent.

Name

Skydive DeLand

Legal name

Skydive DeLand

Website

https://skydivedeland.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skydive DeLand is a privately held, full-service skydiving drop zone operating 365 days a year at DeLand Municipal Airport, Florida, offering tandem skydiving, AFF training, and licensed jumper services via a three-aircraft turbine fleet to tourists, university students, and competitive skydivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skydiving and Aerial Sports Services

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Skydiving Centers & Drop Zones (Tandem, AFF Training) (THAAAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skydiving Experiences (Tandem, AFF, Scenic Jumps) (THAAAMAA), Paragliding, Skydiving & Airborne Adventure Sports (THAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Tandem skydiving
• Skydiving training
• Accelerated freefall
• Drop zone operations
• Experienced skydiver services

Headquarters

HQ city

Deland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tandem Skydiving: First-time skydivers experience tandem jumps attached to an instructor. Prices range from $203-$237 per person depending on group size. Additional revenue from video/photo packages at $149.
2. AFF Training Program: Accelerated Freefall training course for learning to skydive. First Jump Course and Category A costs $379, with subsequent levels at $225 (B&C) and $189 (D+) per jump. Pre-paid 7-jump packages available at $1,429.
3. Experienced Jumper Slots: Jump tickets for licensed skydivers: $33 for 13,500 ft jumps, $28 for 5,000 ft jumps. Equipment rental available at $37 per jump or $74 for all day. Altimeter rental at $5.
4. Sunrise Tandem Special: Premium sunrise skydiving experience at $337 per person, or $491 with video package.
5. On-site Restaurant and Bar: The Perfect Spot Restaurant & Bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to jumpers and visitors.
6. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates available for purchase as gift experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Skydive DeLand operates a full-service skydiving drop zone at DeLand Municipal Airport, offering tandem skydiving for first-time jumpers, Accelerated Freefall (AFF) training for students pursuing solo licensure, and ongoing jump slots, equipment rental, and coaching for licensed skydivers. The company owns and operates a fleet of three turbine aircraft, an on-site restaurant, and a rigging/gear store, and is open 365 days a year.

Product overview

Skydive DeLand is a full-service skydiving company operating since 1982, offering a portfolio of experience-based services centered around skydiving. The core offerings include Tandem Skydiving for first-time jumpers and the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Training program for those learning to skydive solo. Additional services include Gift Certificates (sold in $50+ denominations), Licensed Jumper Services with equipment rental and coaching, and organized Events such as Rookie Weekends, Boogies, and Bonfire Nights. The company operates its own fleet of three turbine aircraft (Twin Otter, PAC 750XL, and Cessna Caravan) and maintains an on-site restaurant and bar (The Perfect Spot). These services are interconnected: first-time jumpers can purchase tandem experiences or gift certificates, progress to AFF training, and eventually become licensed jumpers who use the dropzone facilities and attend events. The Perfect Spot restaurant and on-site camping support the overall customer experience across all service lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Perfect Spot Restaurant & Bar: On-site full-service restaurant and bar located at Skydive DeLand, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Products and services

• Tandem Skydiving First-time skydiving experience where a guest is securely attached to a professional instructor, jumping from nearly 14,000 feet with approximately 60 seconds of freefall at speeds up to 120 mph, followed by a 3-5 minute scenic canopy flight. Priced $188-$237 per person depending on group size and student status, with video/photo package at $149.
• Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Training Program Seven-level progression program that teaches the knowledge and skills needed to become a USPA-licensed skydiver, beginning with ground school followed by supervised solo jumps with instructor accompaniment. First Jump Course and Category A priced at $379, with subsequent levels at $225 (B&C) and $189 (D+) per jump and a 7-jump package at $1,429.
• Licensed Jumper Services Services for experienced licensed skydivers including jump slots ($33 for 13,500 ft; $28 for 5,000 ft), rig rental ($37 per jump or $74 all day), altimeter rental ($5), and access to world-class coaching programs and dropzone facilities 365 days a year.
• Aircraft Fleet Operations Owned and maintained turbine aircraft fleet consisting of Twin Otter DHC-6 (23 capacity), PAC 750XL (16 capacity), and Cessna Caravan C208B (20 capacity), all equipped with in-flight doors, GPS, ADSB, and spotting lights, used to deliver jump operations.
• Skydiving Events and Boogies Organized skydiving events including Rookie Weekends, Rookie Camps, Halloween Boogie, Florida Head Down Sequentials, and monthly Bonfire Nights, providing coaching and community activities for jumpers.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates available in denominations of $50 or more, enabling recipients to book skydiving experiences at Skydive DeLand.
• The Perfect Spot Restaurant & Bar On-site full-service restaurant and bar open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering views of skydivers landing and serving jumpers and visitors.
• Sunrise Tandem Special Premium sunrise skydiving experience priced at $337 per person, or $491 with the video and stills package.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 60 seconds of freefall from nearly 14,000 feet at speeds up to 120 mph
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Flight-1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlight-1 is the leading provider of canopy coaching worldwide, offering a curriculum of continuing education in Canopy Control and Instruction. This curriculum provides a clear and comprehensive progression for skydivers of any experience level to learn and improve their canopy handling skills. Flight-1 courses are regularly offered at Skydive DeLand for skill development.
• Fly4LifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2012 by Luis Prinetto and Manuel Guevara, Fly4Life is a world-renowned team in the skydiving and tunnel-flying community. They offer Evolution Camp and Head Up Camp training programs at Skydive DeLand, teaching advanced flying techniques and helping students build solid foundations for group flying.
• Skydive UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkydive University provides 'Solo' and 'A' license packages unique in that all programs include wind tunnel training up front prior to jumps - the only program approved by USPA. They offer follow-up coaching in FS, Freefly, Angle fly, Canopy Piloting, and Wingsuit, plus instructor certification for professional development.
• Alter EgocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2009, Team Alter Ego is a group of highly skilled athletes pushing the envelope in canopy piloting, freeflying, BASE jumping, coaching, ground launching, and demos. They provide canopy courses and advanced training at Skydive DeLand.
• Arcus FlightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArcus Flight provides wingsuit rentals and coaching services. They host annual wingsuit events at Skydive DeLand for experienced wingsuit flyers.
• TribuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPersonal coaching provider available at Skydive DeLand for various disciplines and skill levels.
• United States Parachute Association (USPA)coreOthersSkydive DeLand is a USPA member dropzone. USPA is the governing body for sport skydiving in the USA, providing safety standards, training guidelines, and licensing certification recognized worldwide.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• United States Parachute Association (USPA): National governing body for skydiving in the US. Skydive DeLand is a USPA member dropzone. USPA sets safety standards, training guidelines, and licensing that all compliant drop zones must follow.

Direct peers

• Skydive Miami: South Florida-based drop zone offering tandem skydiving and training. Competes for Florida tourists and Florida-based student skydivers, with overlapping pricing models.
• Skydive Palm Beach: Florida-based skydiving center offering tandem and AFF training. Overlaps with Skydive DeLand's regional capture of South Florida and central Florida tourist demand.
• Skydive Sebastian: Florida drop zone serving the Orlando and central Florida market with tandem and AFF programs. Competes directly with Skydive DeLand for first-time jumpers and group bookings.
• Skydive Grand Canyon: Arizona-based drop zone offering tandem skydiving with scenic desert views. Comparable business model (tandem, AFF, gear) targeting tourist segment of Southwest US.
• Skydive Space Center: Florida-based drop zone (Titusville) offering tandem skydiving, AFF training, and licensed jumper services. Direct competitor for tourist and student segments originating in the Orlando/Central Florida region.
• Skydive San Marcos: Texas-based full-service drop zone offering tandem, AFF, and licensed jumper services. Comparable model in a different geographic market serving tourist and students.
• Paraclete XP SkyVenture: North Carolina-based full-service drop zone with both outdoor skydiving and an indoor vertical wind tunnel. Competes for experienced skydivers seeking coaching, formation events, and training infrastructure.
• Skydive Perris: One of the largest and most well-known drop zones in the United States (California), offering tandem, AFF, and full-service coaching. Closest US analogue in scale and breadth of services; benchmarks Skydive DeLand's competitive positioning.

Emerging players

• iFLY Indoor Skydiving: Worldwide chain of indoor vertical wind tunnels providing first-time 'skydiving' experiences and training. Does not offer freefall from altitude but competes for first-time thrill-seekers and beginner training, especially in adverse weather.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/skydivedeland
• Xx.com/skydivedeland

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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