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Dendra Systems, formerly known as BioCarbon Engineering Limited, specializes in integrated data and planting solutions aimed at large-scale ecosystem restoration projects. Founded in 2009 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company leverages innovative technology, including seed-depositing drones and data analysis, to facilitate extensive replanting initiatives. Dendra's mission centers on enabling the scalable restoration of natural environments through the application of automation and intelligence, ultimately contributing to ecological sustainability and biodiversity enhancement.

Impossible Aerospace Corp is a manufacturer of long-range electric aircraft designed specifically for first responders, such as law enforcement and firefighters. The company offers a range of products, including the US-1, a high-performance aircraft with extended duration, and Air Support, an unmanned airborne system for policing and emergency response. In addition to aircraft, Impossible Aerospace provides various support services, including training, IT connectivity, camera systems, routine maintenance, and assistance with FAA certifications. Established in 2016, the company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Verity Studios AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, develops and supplies advanced indoor drone systems tailored for the live entertainment industry. The company specializes in creating interactive and autonomous flying machines, including synthetic swarms and stage flyers. Verity Studios offers end-to-end drone show production services for a variety of events, theatrical productions, and entertainment shows. Its innovative technology has been showcased at prominent events, such as the TED 2016 conference, the Broadway show PARAMOUR by Cirque du Soleil, Metallica’s arena tour, and New York Knicks pre-game shows at Madison Square Garden. Through the integration of technological innovation and artistic design, Verity Studios is redefining the possibilities of drone performances in live settings.

Uavia SAS, founded in 2015 and based in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, specializes in the development of drones and a cloud-based robotics platform that connects autonomous drones and robots to the Internet of Things (IoT). The company's technology enables industries to collaboratively control diverse fleets of drones and robots, facilitating real-time data processing, analysis, and sharing. Uavia's system is designed for various applications, including aerial inspections, surveillance, railway infrastructure monitoring, electrical grid management, construction oversight, solar plant monitoring, and crisis management. This innovative approach allows users to manage fleets of drones remotely, streamlining operations across multiple sectors and improving efficiency in tasks requiring aerial and robotic capabilities.

uAvionix Corporation specializes in manufacturing automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) transceivers, receivers, and navigation tools aimed at enhancing safety for drone operations. Founded in 2014 and based in Bigfork, Montana, the company produces a range of products, including the Ping RX, an ADS-B tool designed to detect commercial aircraft threats and facilitate sense-and-avoid capabilities for drones. Other offerings include the Ping2020 ADS-B transceiver and pingNAV, which provides an ADS-B out compliant navigation source. uAvionix combines hardware, software, and real-time airspace mapping to ensure the safe integration of drones into the national airspace system. With a diverse team of experts in various fields, the company serves clients globally, focusing on creating innovative safety solutions for the unmanned aviation industry.

AirMap, Inc. is a digital airspace and automation company that specializes in providing software solutions to enhance drone operations in low-altitude airspaces. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices in Europe and Asia, the company offers a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) platform that integrates airspace geometries, restrictions, terrain data, and population density information. This platform facilitates airspace automation, flight automation, and dataflow automation, ensuring low-altitude situational awareness for various stakeholders, including airspace authorities, enterprise operators, and developers. AirMap aims to support the integration of drones into everyday life by organizing critical low-altitude information, enabling safe and efficient drone flight across multiple applications such as agriculture, public safety, and aerial photography. The company collaborates with industry partners and is actively involved in initiatives like the Small UAV Coalition and the NASA UTM program to advance the future of unmanned aviation.