Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero), an aerospace engineering design and manufacturing company, specializes in cost-effective development of innovative and advanced concepts, with emphasis on simple honesty and a track record of commitment. Since 2003, ESAero has served the needs of the engineering industry through its work on military and commercial conceptual air vehicle designs, electric and hybrid propulsion system development, aircraft modifications, sub-scale technology demonstrators, rapid system prototyping, design for manufacturing, low-rate initial production, manufacturing, and niche engineering support. An “Advanced Design Group to Advanced Design Groups”, ESAero is the Prime Contractor and Integrator of the NASA X-57 “Maxwell” all-electric airplane. ESAero customers include multiple NASA Centers, AFRL, AMRDEC, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Atomics, Electricore, and AeroVironment. With a 32,000 sq.ft. design & manufacturing facility located in San Luis Obispo, CA and an 8,000 sq.ft. integration and test location at the Oceano (CA) County Airport (L52), ESAero has expanded operations and airport space for system testing and product development. ESAero will continue to provide the aviation and aerospace industries with cutting-edge systems solutions and optimized manufacturing practices. With an emphasis on quality, cost, and/or time, ESAero performs design, analytical, prototyping, and testing services for systems ranging from conceptual aerospace designs to aircraft seeking supplemental type certificates. • Proven solutions that focus on the quality of results • Rapid system development • Hands-on development/testing to achieve customer goals • “Out-of-the-Box” thinking and engineering • Customized project plans structured for efficiency to meet larger program goals of cost or time • On-demand niche engineering team to supplement ongoing projects For more information, please visit our website at www.esaero.com or call (805) 275-1053.

WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc.

Evolving on the ground, as drone technology advances above. WhiteFox Defense Technologies is internationally recognized as one of the most influential thought-leaders in the counter-drone and airspace management industry. Based in Southern CA and led by a team of highly experienced academics and aerospace executives. Our mission is to keep the sky open for responsible pilots, advancing drone technology for a better world.

ACI Jet

Headquartered on California’s Central Coast since its founding in 1998, ACI Jet is a recognized leader in private aviation services. Led by founder and avid aviator William “Bill” Borgsmiller, ACI Jet’s aviation ecosystem includes aircraft ground support services and fuel, maintenance and inspections, full-service aircraft management, and private jet charter services. ACI Jet ensures its clients mission success through the implementation of the latest aviation safety technologies and a leadership team comprised of Aviators Doing Aviation™, aviation enthusiasts who know aviation from the inside out. More information can be found by visiting us online at www.acijet.com or on social media @flyacijet.

Edge Autonomy

Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, Edge Autonomy is a leader in unmanned and autonomous technology and was established with the goal of developing the most advanced platforms and sensors in the unmanned market. The company’s unmanned technologies are used in nearly 78 countries by government, commercial and academic customers. Edge Autonomy benefits from its vertically integrated operations and global footprint, including nearly 200,000 square feet of total manufacturing facilities on two continents, with key support offices located in Bend, Oregon, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Herndon, Virginia, and Riga, Latvia. Edge Autonomy was born out of the merger between Jennings Aeronautics, Inc (JAI) and UAV Factory in September 2021 and then added Michigan-based Adaptive Energy, designer and manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) for back up and portable power applications, in August 2022.

Rantec Power Systems Inc.

Located on California’s beautiful Central Coast, Rantec Power Systems has been providing power conversion products since 1971. Rantec Power Systems Inc is an expert in the design, development, manufacture and test of Engineered Power Conversion Products. Rantec Power Systems Inc., is a designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace Tier-one markets. We are an engineered solution company, with expertise in all aspects of power supply design, manufacturing and test. Our core strengths are providing competitive, reliable solutions for demanding applications. Our customers are an elite group of leading defense contractors who value commitment and performance. Rantec is a preferred supplier to many, and regularly recognized for our exceptional performance in the areas that matter most to our customers: On-time-delivery, quality products, responsive personnel and a cooperative environment. We are not driven to be the biggest. We are the “Best Value Partner." Rantec Power Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Affirmative Action Females/Minorities/Disabilities/Veterans