Autonomous Flight Technologies, Inc

04/17/2026

During a recent pole inspection, the AFT team spotted a tiny (and very surprised) squirrel tucked away inside an electric pole—apparently trying to go unnoticed during the inspection.

Our pilots safely paused the mission while the little guy made his exit. Just another reminder that you never know what you’ll run into in the field!

Protecting infrastructure… and occasionally wildlife too.

04/13/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jason Higgs, Maj (Ret.), to the Autonomous Flight Technologies (AFT) team as our new Director of Defense Strategy & Business Development.

Jason brings over 20 years of distinguished service as a U.S. Air Force Special Operations pilot, including 13 deployments and more than 3,000 flight hours—over 1,300 in combat. He is qualified in the MC-130H, MC/AC-130W, and MQ-9 Reaper, and has supported critical missions within Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC).

Throughout his career, Jason has been at the forefront of special operations aviation. He played a key role in the development and operational integration of the MC/AC-130W platform, and his expertise in UAV/RPA operations, ISR, and close air support is second to none. While serving at Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Headquarters, he led the training and readiness of more than 350 Airmen operating MQ-9 systems in high-threat environments—helping shape tactics and procedures still in use today.

At AFT, Jason will lead our defense strategy and business development efforts, bringing unmatched operational insight to help deliver next-generation autonomous solutions to the warfighter.

We’re excited to have Jason on board and look forward to the impact he will make.

04/10/2026

Introducing the MAV-XT.

Building on the success of the MAV-MT, the XT delivers more than double the flight time while outperforming competitors by over 50% in endurance—paired with nearly 50% cost savings. With the ability to carry payloads exceeding one pound, the MAV-XT supports both advanced sensors and systems like MILES gear, further reducing TTP-related costs.

Designed to support the evolving battlefield, the MAV-XT plays a critical role in training and protecting the modern warfighter—enabling realistic preparation for the latest threats and technologies shaping today’s fight.

Combined with our proprietary, user-friendly interface, creating real-world swarm attack scenarios has never been more accessible.

Contact AFT today—and start creating real-world TTPs today.

03/12/2026

Great time today at the first annual SWVA contractors conference. Highly recommend hitting it up next year. Special thanks to Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity and City of Salem for the invitation!

12/08/2025

X. Elon has always been a fan..

10/10/2025

Man, I just reviewed the final deliverable on one of our critical infrastructure inspection projects we've been performing annual inspections on for years now, and it's still blows my mind.

While we keep all client work strictly confidential, we do have special permission to share this privately. If you happen to run into a member of the AFT team, ask us! We would love to show you (P.E.s, civil engineers, no more spending hours/days on asset inspection). We can show you on your phone 😎

Curious? Call, email, or message us anytime. This isn’t the future. It is the now, and it’s quickly becoming the global standard. With more than a decade of experience (2012), AFT has pioneered advanced data acquisition and processing techniques remaining at the forefront of uncrewed inspection and mapping industry. Let us help you…

Autonomous Flight Technologies (AFT) Advancing the Drone Technology of Uncrewed Autonomous Systems, Navigation, and Industrial Data Acquisition Services.

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Pentagon removes barriers for military drone deployment, redefining small unmanned aircraft as consumables while mandating drone combat simulations across military branches