Private venture, FlyGuys, Secures $13 Million for Expansion
FlyGuys Secures $13 Million in Funding for Global Expansion
FlyGuys, the North American startup known as the "Uber for drone pilots," has secured $13 million in funding to scale its global drone services platform. This investment will help the company expand into Latin America and selected European regions.
As a leader in the drone services market, FlyGuys specializes in providing an on-demand network of certified drone pilots. The company's mission is to simplify aerial data collection, making drone services as accessible and scalable as ride-hailing apps.
The platform automates operational elements, including regulatory compliance checks, flight scheduling, and post-mission data delivery. It matches clients with drone pilots based on mission type, geography, and availability. The funds will support technology upgrades, global expansion, and new service offerings.
The integrations will allow for automated compliance with region-specific drone laws, enabling deeper integrations with national aviation authorities. This will streamline operations as FlyGuys enters more regulated airspaces.
Jacob Stoner, the CEO of Flyeye.io and a highly respected figure within his local drone community, is leading the charge. Stoner is a licensed commercial drone operator in Canada, frequently conducting drone inspections in the region.
FlyGuys has rapidly expanded its pilot network across the U.S. and is exploring new markets overseas. The company serves national and regional clients, especially those needing multi-location drone services.
Investors, including private equity firm Booth Laird Capital Management, have shown confidence in FlyGuys' potential. The $13 million investment reflects this confidence and provides capital for the company's growth phase beyond its initial footprint.
Compared to other drone startups focused on cargo or counter-drone technology, FlyGuys occupies a distinct niche by offering SaaS-enabled pilot services, helping bridge the gap between drone hardware and customer needs in the service segment.
With this investment, FlyGuys is poised to continue its growth trajectory, making drone services more accessible and scalable for businesses worldwide.
- FlyGuys, with this $13 million investment, aims to leverage technology to upgrade its platform, strengthening its automation in regulatory compliance checks, flight scheduling, and post-mission data delivery.
- As FlyGuys expands globally, it intends to venture into finance and investing, offering automated drone services not only in North America but also in Latin America and selected European regions.
