The sovereign operating system for American drone operations

314 Ascend is building compliance-first autonomy software for manufacturers, operators, and federal buyers navigating the next phase of U.S. drone adoption.

A market entering a trust transition

Sovereign-first infrastructure

The DJI exclusion created structural demand for a U.S.-built, trusted alternative.

Compliance by design, not afterthought

NDAA, Blue UAS, and federal procurement requirements built into every layer.

Enterprise adoption at scale

Energy, infrastructure, public safety, and federal missions demand reliable software now.

Operators need tools they trust

Real-time mission intelligence and verifiable compliance earn operator confidence.

What 314 Ascend is building

Flight-stack alignment

Seamless integration with OEM systems and avionics.

Compliance-aware architecture

Built for traceability, policy enforcement, and federal audit readiness.

Mission intelligence

Real-time insights that improve decision-making and mission outcomes.

Operator trust layer

Tools and transparency that build confidence across teams and stakeholders.

314 Ascend
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Distance24.6 mi
Duration42:18
Waypoints12
StatusIn Progress
Altitude AGL246 ft
Battery81%
Link QualityExcellent

Built for the stakeholders shaping the next drone market

Manufacturers

Integrate once. Meet compliance requirements. Accelerate time to market.

Operators

Operate with confidence using tools that enhance safety, efficiency, and accountability.

Public-sector buyers

Procure with assurance through platforms built for transparency and mission success.

Investors & strategic partners

Back a platform addressing a critical, durable need in the U.S. drone ecosystem.

Built by operators, technologists, and federal-market builders

Rob Pearson

Federal relationships, manufacturing networks

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Jake Lahmann

BVLOS and large-scale commercial fleet operations

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Joel Auld

Agentic AI and edge systems

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Hunter Clary

PM and GTM lead

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Early access to 314 Ascend

We're building the operating system for trusted American drone operations. Join investors, OEM partners, and federal buyers in our early access program for product updates, strategic briefings, and partnership opportunities.