About Us

U.S.-Built. Mission-Ready.

An American defense technology company engineering uncompromising reliability and precision for those who depend on it most.

Who We Are

Engineering Excellence

SafeSky Systems USA is an innovation-driven United States defense technology company at the forefront of aerospace, robotics, and unmanned systems development. We design and manufacture fully NDAA-compliant UAS platforms purpose-built for defense, security, and critical infrastructure operations.

The SafeSky Systems USA team in a mission planning briefing
Mission Statement
To advance unmanned technology and redefine what’s possible in autonomous systems.
Our Facilities

In-House Capabilities

Indoor Drone Arena

Our indoor drone arena is a dedicated facility designed for safe, controlled unmanned aircraft testing and training. With obstacle courses, adjustable lighting conditions, and netted containment, the space supports everything from new pilot certification to R&D flight trials.

3D Printing Capabilities

Our in-house rapid prototyping lab is equipped with FDM printers for quick design iteration, SLA resin printers for fine-detail components, and metal 3D printing for production-grade parts. This gives our engineers the ability to test, refine, and validate designs at speed — accelerating everything from concept sketches to flight-ready hardware.

AI Twinning & Training

SafeSky Systems USA’s indoor drone arena is equipped with precision tracking cameras that capture the exact position, orientation, and movement of every aircraft in real time. This data feeds directly into our AI training pipeline, creating a live digital twin of each flight — allowing us to analyze performance, refine autonomy algorithms, and validate behaviors like navigation and obstacle avoidance without ever leaving the safety of a controlled environment.

Our Partner

Vertex Applied Innovation Hub

In partnership with Florida Tech, positioning SafeSky Systems USA at the forefront of academia and defense industry.

Vertex Applied Innovation Hub exterior at Florida Tech
Vertex Innovation Hub — Melbourne, FL

SafeSky Systems USA is a proud business-in-residence of Florida Tech’s Applied Innovation Hub, a state-of-the-art 100,000 sq ft facility backed by academia and industry. Our partnership with Vertex provides us with cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, advanced research infrastructure, and an ecosystem of high-tech industry-facing businesses.

  • Indoor Flight Arena
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Composite Material Processing
  • VR/AR Visualization Labs
  • Environmental Testing Chambers
Explore the Vertex Hub Vertex Applied Innovation Hub — Florida Tech
The SafeSky Systems USA team in front of a Vertex and Florida Tech backdrop
Leadership

Meet the Leadership

SafeSky Systems USA is led by a team of industry-seasoned professionals with disciplined program execution and proven expertise in the defense space.

Jason Jones, Chief Executive Officer

Jason Jones

Chief Executive Officer

Jason Jones is a defense UAS executive with more than 15 years of experience in uncrewed aircraft systems, situational awareness, and edge-based autonomous platforms supporting U.S. and allied military programs. As CEO of SafeSky Systems USA, he leads development of advanced VTOL platforms purpose-built for contested environments — delivering persistent ISR and actionable situational awareness at the tactical edge. His prior work in the counter-UAS domain gives him firsthand understanding of the threat landscape his platforms are designed to operate within.

Jamie Shepler, Chief Operating Officer

Jamie Shepler

Chief Operating Officer

Jamie Shepler leads company operations, strategic growth, program execution, and business development across defense and autonomous aviation initiatives. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in government contracting, defense operations, and program management, Jamie has extensive expertise in P&L management, operational leadership, budgeting, capture strategy, and execution of complex U.S. government programs. His operational background, combined with extensive executive leadership and financial management experience, provides a unique combination of mission-focused execution and disciplined business leadership.

Industry Involvement

Where We Engage

  • SCATI Investors Circle
  • AUVSI Space Coast
  • Space Coast Chamber of Commerce
  • Vertex Applied Innovation Hub — Florida Tech Business in Residence