VERTICAL AUTONOMY DELIVERS.

AUTONOMOUS AIRCRAFT.

MISSION-READY SYSTEMS.

PROVEN IN THE FIELD.

  • A reimagined airframe built on a trusted legacy and engineered for what’s next.

    We’ve taken a proven platform and modernized it for the missions of tomorrow — enhancing endurance, payload capacity, and reliability without sacrificing field-proven performance.

  • The aircraft is the foundation — autonomy makes it powerful.

    From intelligent navigation to advanced payload integration, our systems are built to extend the reach, responsiveness, and resilience of autonomous flight operations.

  • Industry-leading capability, backed by the team that knows how to use it.

    With unmatched launch and recovery flexibility, field service support, and operational expertise, Vertical Autonomy gives customers a decisive edge in the air and on the ground.

Mission.

We design, build, and operate unmanned systems that deliver actionable intelligence to enable better decisions.

vision.

To be the world’s leading provider of integrated unmanned systems, redefining how data drives decisions and preserves life.

AIRCRAFT.

Proven platforms, reimagined for the mission.

At the core of Vertical Autonomy is a family of VTOL aircraft purpose-built for mission success. Drawing on a legacy of proven performance across defense, public safety, and scientific operations, the VA Series combines trusted airframes with renewed focus, flexibility, and capability under a new leadership team. Each platform is optimized for dynamic launch and recovery — including operations from moving platforms — and delivers the range, endurance, and payload capacity to meet the demands of modern multi-domain missions.

  • VA-55 Vertex

    RUNWAY INDEPENDENT | EXPEDITIONARY | SATCOM ENABLED

    Compact, capable, and expeditionary: a small‑package UAS built to deliver maximum capability in remote or austere environments.

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  • VA-120 Vantage

    RUNWAY INDEPENDENT | LONG ENDURANCE | SATCOM ENABLED

    The proven backbone of the VA fleet — trusted across operational environments for its reliability, flexibility, and mission-readiness.

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  • VA-150 Vantage+

    RUNWAY INDEPENDENT | HEAVY FUEL | SATCOM ENABLED

    A growth variant of the VA-120, the VA-150 adds heavy-fuel power and increased payload capacity for extended, expeditionary missions.

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AUTONOMY.

AUTONOMY STARTS WITH A solid platform.

True autonomy demands more than smart software — it requires a reliable, responsive, and predictable platform. Vertical Autonomy’s aircraft are engineered with advanced flight characteristics and system-level reliability to enable seamless integration of onboard intelligence, sensor fusion, and multi-mission autonomy. From real-time navigation to dynamic payload coordination, we’re building the bridge between crewed performance and uncrewed independence — and this is just the beginning.

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  • Every mission begins with thoughtful design.

    Our in-house engineering team drives the development of airframes, propulsion systems, payload interfaces, and autonomy architecture — all under one roof. From aerodynamic modeling to sensor integration, we design each component with the full mission profile in mind. This tight coupling between hardware and software ensures seamless system performance, faster iteration cycles, and mission-ready reliability.

  • We build what we design — and we control how it’s built.

    Vertical Autonomy owns the full manufacturing process, including engine production, airframe fabrication, and modular payload integration. This allows us to optimize for performance, durability, and maintainability — and ensures our platforms meet the demands of real-world missions. Vertical integration gives us the speed, precision, and flexibility that traditional supply chains can’t match.

  • We don’t just hand off the aircraft — we fly the mission.

    Our flight operations team trains, maintains, and deploys the systems we build. With experience across defense, wildfires, and remote sensing missions, we provide full-service operational support — including operator training, field sustainment, and live mission execution. This closed-loop feedback between design, build, and field use drives constant improvement and keeps our systems ahead of the mission.

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Contact us.

info@verticalautonomy.com
(313) 312-0303

250 Industrial Drive
Hillsdale, MI 49242