DroneUp is a Virginia Beach, Virginia-based technology company working in autonomous airspace management and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations. Founded in 2016 by Tom Walker, a former U.S. Navy officer, the company builds integrated framework solutions for drone operations and airspace sovereignty, serving both regulatory authorities and commercial operators across the United States. It reports experience managing airspace across more than 4,000,000 square miles of live commercial operations.
The company's product portfolio spans several platforms. ATOMx provides a universal layer for airspace authorisations and policy coordination. Uncrew is an open autonomy platform compatible with any drone, designed to enable safe and scalable UAS operations. A patented DroneUp mobile app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, evolved from an on-demand drone pilot services platform, while in-house SaaS platforms power the company's UAS operations. The technical work covers autonomy platforms, mobile app development and last-mile drone delivery alongside airspace policy coordination.
DroneUp's stated foundation is experience-driven, built on complex airspace management and real-world UAS operations, and its technology is deliberately platform-agnostic rather than tied to proprietary hardware. Industry verticals include drone delivery and last-mile logistics, aviation and airspace regulation, commercial UAS operations and autonomous mobility. Further details on headcount and funding are not publicly disclosed.
