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SafeFlight

Techstars '19

Incline Village, US · Founded 2018 · 4 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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SafeFlight provides AI/ML-based systems for detecting, investigating, and responding to unauthorized drone activity at airports and critical infrastructure. The platform integrates counter-UAS technology with emergency dispatch centers and first responders to support incident reporting, forensic analysis, and risk mitigation.

Also known as SafeFlight Corporation · SafeFlight LLC

Investors · 1

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Company profile

researched Sep 2026

SafeFlight Corporation is a Nevada-incorporated company offering software and services for responding to unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and laser illumination incidents affecting aviation. Its stated focus is the connection between air traffic control facilities, 911 public safety answering points (PSAPs), counter-UAS (C-UAS) systems and public safety first responders. The company describes cloud-based SaaS used by 911 dispatchers, combining a mapping view with smart scripts to triage and validate drone complaints, route calls to the appropriate 911 center and responding agency, and dispatch field responders who investigate, capture forensic evidence, complete incident reports and refer violations for action. The company positions the offering as AI/ML-based for investigation and reporting, and describes itself as integral to the national unmanned traffic management (UTM) system.

Alongside the software, SafeFlight offers advisory and engineering services: drone vulnerability risk assessments producing physical, technical and operational mitigation options intended to comply with current laws and regulations and to support DHS SAFETY Act certifications; solution testing and validation, including vendor-agnostic telemetry analysis and visualization and the drafting of measurable requirements for procurement documents (RFQ/RFI/RFP); and implementation management covering installation to client specifications and integration of C-UAS technology with ATC, 911 PSAPs and field responders on what it calls a Universal Integration Platform.

Business model

The company describes a cloud-based SaaS product licensed for use by 911 dispatch centers and responding agencies, complemented by professional services including drone vulnerability risk assessments, solution testing and validation, procurement requirements development, and implementation and integration management. It is registered as a federal contractor for contracts and assistance.

Software-as-a-service for 911 dispatch and responder users, together with fee-based assessment, testing and validation, and implementation management services.

Traction

A startup profile lists the company at prototype-ready stage with four employees and a single named team member, John Abbey. Federal records show the company registered as a contract recipient with a most recent award dated January 14, 2025; federal registration reports employees as fewer than 500.

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Market position

The company describes itself as the only provider connecting air traffic control, 911 centers, C-UAS systems and public safety first responders for triaging, validating, investigating and reporting drone incidents, and as integral to the national UTM system.

Technology

AI/ML-based investigation, forensic evidence capture and incident reporting, delivered as cloud-based SaaS. Dispatcher-facing tools include a SafeFlight map and smart scripts for triaging and validating drone complaints. A Universal Integration Platform is used to connect C-UAS systems with air traffic control, 911 PSAPs and field responders, and the company performs vendor-agnostic telemetry analysis and visualization.

Go-to-market

Direct engagement via its website and phone, sales into public safety and aviation agencies, and participation in U.S. federal procurement as a registered awardee self-certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business.

Air traffic control facilities, 911 public safety answering points and dispatchers, field law enforcement responders, airports, and operators of sites requiring drone vulnerability risk assessments; also U.S. federal government buyers through its contractor registration.

Geography

Headquartered at 930 Tahoe Boulevard, #802-282, Incline Village, Nevada, United States; incorporated in Nevada and registered for U.S. federal contracting on a nationwide basis.

History

The company is listed as founded in January 2019 in its startup profile and as founded on February 6, 2019 in federal registration records. It completed its initial federal registration in January 2023, with registration recorded as active and expiring in July 2027, and a most recent federal award dated January 14, 2025. Its website carries a 2021 copyright notice.

Compiled by commissioned research from 7 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
Company stageJan 2019Prototype Ready
EmployeesJan 20194 people
Employees reported rangeJan 2023<500
HeadcountAug 20264

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

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Timeline · 2

launches, deals, and filings
Jan 2025
Most recent federal award recorded

Federal awardee records list Jan. 14, 2025 as the company's most recent award date.

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Jan 2023
Initial federal contractor registration

Safeflight Corporation completed its initial federal registration (UEI NYERUMSBSX59, CAGE 86R46) for federal contracts and assistance, with primary NAICS 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation.

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Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.

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primary sources listed

7 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does SafeFlight do?
SafeFlight links counter-UAS detection with air traffic control, 911 PSAPs and police responders to triage and report drone incidents.
Who are SafeFlight's investors?
SafeFlight's investors include Techstars.
Where is SafeFlight headquartered?
SafeFlight is headquartered in Incline Village, US.