Droneforce provides autonomous, long‑range fixed‑wing drones that fill the BVLOS “dead zone” of 60–185 miles, enabling commercial operators to inspect pipelines, utilities, rail lines, and large farms.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Operators of pipelines, utilities, rail lines, and large agricultural assets lack affordable, reliable aerial inspection solutions for the 60–185 mile beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight (BVLOS) “dead zone.” Existing short‑range drones cannot cover these distances, and manned aircraft are costly and inefficient for routine monitoring.
Solution
Droneforce delivers an autonomous, fixed‑wing UAV platform that provides 100+ mile BVLOS range using a satellite‑based command‑and‑control link, eliminating the need for ground radio infrastructure. The electric airframe meets manned‑aircraft reliability standards and carries modular, pro‑grade sensor payloads such as EO/IR, multispectral, and LiDAR. A cloud‑native software suite, Droneforce One, offers open APIs for integration with existing asset‑management systems and enables live mission monitoring, in‑flight retasking, and automated data processing. By networking multiple aircraft, operators can achieve persistent, region‑wide coverage of linear infrastructure at a lower cost than traditional helicopter surveys.
Target Audience
Primary customers are operators of long‑distance pipelines, electric transmission and distribution networks, rail corridors, and large‑scale farms that require regular, high‑resolution aerial inspection and monitoring.
Features
- Fixed‑wing airframe with electric propulsion for quiet, low‑maintenance operation
- Satellite primary C2 link providing global, always‑on connectivity and compliance with Part 108 regulations
- On‑board edge compute for AI/ML‑driven anomaly detection and autonomous flight planning
- Modular payload bay supporting manned‑aircraft‑quality EO/IR, multispectral, and mapping‑grade LiDAR sensors
- Droneforce One platform with open APIs for seamless integration, live mission view, and automated reporting
- Scalable network architecture allowing fleets to cover thousands of miles of linear assets with coordinated scheduling