The drone industry in New Jersey is experiencing significant growth, as a diverse assortment of manufacturers push boundaries to pioneer innovative technology. From aerial imagery services to state of the art industry-specific solutions, these manufacturers are designing drones for a wide array of applications, stretching from commercial to industrial uses. With the evolution of drone advancements and reliance on unmanned aerial systems, the trajectory of this industry promises to take an upward curve. The following list presents 21 top drone manufacturers in New Jersey committed to driving this breakthrough industry forward.


Top 21 drone manufacturers in New Jersey

1. Taylor Wiseman & Taylor

Taylor Wiseman & Taylor is a company that provides Aerial Imagery Services using an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), also known as a 'drone.' They specialize in producing high-resolution photography and 4K video for various purposes.


2. Suntuity AirWorks

Suntuity AirWorks is the UAV and Drone services division of the Suntuity Group of Companies, with drone and UAV service offerings in multiple countries and across the US. Its hardware and software platforms deliver state of the art industry-specific solutions from DJI, FLIR, Berkley and other reputable organizations.


3. Falcon Drone Services

Falcondrones.us is a company providing drone products and services for commercial and industrial usage.


4. Sky Scape Industries - An American Aerospace Company

SkyScape Industries is an American aerospace technologies company that offers industry-leading airborne intelligence solutions from its four locations across the United States. They specialize in aerial drone technology, airspace development, and oil spill response products while adhering to Part 107 regulations.


5. CamFlite-sUAS Manufacture

  • Website: camflite.com
  • Headquarters: Green Brook, New Jersey, United States
  • Founded: 2012
  • Headcount: 1-10
  • LinkedIn

CamFlite is an American drone manufacturing company that develops, engineers, and assembles heavy-lift unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for commercial and public asset inspection applications. CamFlite's versatile sUAS platforms are both flexible and payload agnostic, being built from carbon fiber, aircraft aluminum with intrinsic expandability for payload needs.


6. Next Generation Aviation Services

  • Website: nextgenuav.com
  • Headquarters: Lincoln Park, New Jersey, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Next Generation Aviation Services LLC was founded in 2005 by Frank Galella, owner of one of the most successful general aviation businesses on the East Coast. Frank started Lincoln Park Aviation (LPA) in 1989, providing sales, service, insurance and flight training to the greater Tri-State area. Frank has leveraged that experience to the rapidly emerging UAV industry. The customer benefits are compelling. Next Generation Aviation leverages LPAs real-world aircraft operation experience, starting first with FAA compliance in all facets of UAV operation. This is not inconsequential, as UAV regulations are evolving rapidly. Next Generation Aviation maintains direct contact with the FAA and monitors all regulatory announcements on a daily basis. Next Generation Aviation also brings LPAs 20+ years experience as an FAA Certified Repair Station to keep our Next Generation Aviation UAV customers flying. It is LPAs extensive aviation experience that makes Next Generation Aviation different from almost all other commercial UAV suppliers. Having decades of practical experience with general aviation aircraft pays valuable dividends for Next Generation Aviation UAV clients. Next Generation Aviation was one of the first to be FAA approved for a wide range of commercial UAV operations. (Click here to see the announcement.) This means we can legally fly your mission. It also means can help other aviation professionals to navigate the regulatory steps to obtain FAA approval. Next Generation Aviation provides nationwide commercial UAV sales, service, insurance and flight training, which is another benefit from the LPA connection. While Next Generation Aviation is based in New Jersey, the constant access to a wide range of general aviation aircraft through LPA means Next Generation Aviation is a direct flight to anywhere in the country.


7. SubUAS LLC

  • Website: thenaviator.com
  • Headquarters: Hillsborough, New Jersey, United States
  • Founded: 2016
  • Headcount: 11-50
  • Latest funding type: Grant
  • LinkedIn

Started in 2016, SubUAS LLC has consolidated the capabilities of UV’s into the first Unmanned Aerial and Underwater Vehicle: the Naviator. The Naviator represents the first unmanned vehicle platform capable of operating both in air, surface and underwater and that can transition back and forth between these mediums seamlessly. Formed by the inventors of the Naviator, world experts in air/sea autonomous vehicles, our company is developing this technology for both commercial and military applications, speeding toward further innovation and addressing the needs of our customers in a practical and efficient manner. We have met or exceeded 10x growth targets for FY 2016, 2017, and 2018. We develop, produce and sell hybrid air/water unmanned vehicles capable of conducting inspection, reconnaissance and payload delivery missions faster, with less costs.


8. City Limousine NJ

  • Website: citylimousinenj.com
  • Headquarters: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

At City Limousine, we pride ourselves as a company that is able to offer excellent corporate limousine services for any size business. We have received very high ratings from our business colleagues because of our dedication, professionalism and efficiency in service delivery. You will experience style, class, value and luxury by choosing our NJ business limo services. Our experienced and trained drivers are always ready to offer you safe, quality rides. Our customer care team works on a 24/7 , 365 schedule, so, you will always find someone to assist you in every way possible. You can choose the type of business limousine that best suits your needs because we provide you with a fleet of modern and vintage limos to choose from. You could go for the classy and new limousine to impress your business colleagues, or the spacious limos for the transportation of your staff members. Our courteous professionals will give you insights on the best type of limousine to fulfill your needs. We provide special features and offers for our high volume business clients. They can easily access all the information regarding our services any time of the day, get quick reservations for their preferred corporate limo, get amazing discounts for all our services, and get access to our corporate billing system - which is provided online. We have also invested in a state of the art dispatch system to ensure that efficiency is achieved during service delivery. Regardless of your location, we will have a limousine to you within minutes. We keep informed of the shortest routes, and can navigate our way to all places without delays. This way, no time is wasted, and you can arrive at any destination quickly. We serve all major New Jersey cities without transport services. From the major hotels, to the business conference halls, to all the major airports; we've got it all covered. You can rest assured that we will get you to the preferred destination,in a safe and timely fashion. You can make your service booking online; our booking process is easy and quick. More so, you can book our services in numerous convenient ways. Our rates are very competitive to all clients, and you will be saving huge sums of money by booking our services. City Limousine Company is the ultimate solution for anyone looking for quality, efficiency, class and affordable business limousine services.


9. X5 Media, LLC dba DroneVibes.com

  • Website: dronevibes.com
  • Headquarters: Greenbrook, New Jersey, United States
  • Founded: 2016
  • Headcount: 1-10
  • LinkedIn

DroneVibes.com is a leading community catering to the professional and consumer drone pilots, drone manufacturers as well as the entire drone industry. Visitors to the site can enjoy Q&A with industry drone experts, professional reviews, the latest drone news and a video/audio podcast on the drone industry.


10. Osprey Drones

  • Website: ospreydrones.us
  • Headquarters: Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Here at Osprey Drones, we strive every day to deliver an unsurpassed level of service to our clients, no matter the size of the project we're working on. We facilitate hassle-free drone photography service to our clients'. Whether it is a construction site or a simple roof pole inspection, if your requirement is to acquire professional drone imagery and data, anywhere you may need it, we'd be happy to help you. Our clients range from sole proprietors to large enterprises to government organizations with physical assets and properties in remote locations around the globe. Whether you have ten thousand assets or a single property, we're happy to help.


11. Drone USA

Drone USA is a drone consulting company that offers a wide range of UAV technology, training programs, and accessories to private security teams, police forces, and government departments.


12. Neglia Group

Neglia Group is a leading provider of civil engineering and consulting services in both the public and private sectors. With 75 years of experience, they offer cutting-edge services with a focus on precision and accuracy. Their services include site/civil engineering, survey/geospatial, transportation planning, and more.


13. Inside Unmanned Systems

Inside Unmanned Systems provides news, analysis, and events about unmanned systems and related technology in various industries such as air, land, maritime, and cyber.


14. Arclight Images

  • Website: arclightimages.com
  • Headquarters: Ringwood, New Jersey, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Arclight Images is one of North Jersey's top commercial photography studios specializing in Food, Product, and Architectural Photography.


15. Landmark Surveys

  • Website: lmspls.com
  • Headquarters: Metuchen, New Jersey, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

A proven leader throughout New Jersey, Landmark Surveys, LLC. offers a wide range of land surveying services for client in New Jersey (NJ). Our staff is proudly equipped with the most advanced field instruments, computer software and well maintained vehicles to perform surveys efficiently, accurately and cost effectively. NJ-based Landmark Surveys offers a full service to heavy construction contractors, commercial, residential, industrial, municipal, state and federal agencies throughout New Jersey. We are committed to offer prompt services of the highest quality at a competitive price.


16. AV-Network

  • Website: avnet.org
  • Headquarters: Dumont, New Jersey, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Currently AVnet.org is providing authentication of FAA certification to help Realtors and others find professional, legal and insured UAV operators. If you are a remote qualified airman/photographer and want to be on our list please send us a copy of your FAA exemption or part 107 license and insurance certificate. All new listings must have a minimum of one million Dollars in liability insurance.


17. SF Drone Services

- Commercial Drone (UAS/UAV) services: To include - Real Estate Asset Promotional-Videos / Agricultural Analysis & Survey Applications / Aerial Still-Photography / Organization and Municipal Promotional-Videos / Buyer & Seller Due Diligence Inspections / Surveys with 3-D Site & Structure Mapping / Security & Surveillance / Private Events - Weddings - Festivals / Golf Course promotion videos and hole-by-hole tours - Serving NJ, PA & NY markets - Veteran Owned & Operated - Fully Licensed, Insured & Registered with FAA - COI available upon request. - All scheduled flights are weather permitting. - Full cancellation refunds provided with 48 hours notice, prior to scheduled service. 50% Refund with 24 hours notice, prior to scheduled service. (All verified medical/personal emergencies receive full-refunds, regardless of notice timing) - Free Consultations - Flat-Rate, package deals and individual service pricing options available. - Discounts for all military, frontline workers, medical workers, teachers, Police and Firefighters.


18. Geomatix, LLC

  • Website: geomatix.us
  • Headquarters: Pennington, New Jersey, United States
  • Founded: 2017
  • Headcount: 1-10
  • LinkedIn

Geomatix LLC employs drone-based cameras, thermal and multispectral sensors for aerial mapping, civil and environmental engineering, construction management, site and corridor analysis, utility inspection, solar asset management, building inspection, mapping of aquatic invasive species, and wetlands investigations. Our solutions are aligned with client workflow to safely acquire auditable data and deliver actionable analysis at lowest cost and cycle time.


19. Leach Strategic Partners LLC

  • Website: leachsp.com
  • Headquarters: Bridgeton, New Jersey, United States
  • Founded: 2018
  • Headcount: 1-10
  • LinkedIn

Leach Strategic Partners understands the UAS operating environment and that there are currently no single source or subject matter experts to turn to for standing up a safe, constitutionally sound, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) complaint UAS programs. Leach Strategic Partners understands and takes into consideration the extra layers of protections that the constitution of the State of New Jersey provides. Because of the extensive aviation experience and networking, Leach Strategic Partners is in a unique position to offer access to a nationwide reach as a result of building relationships with Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies that operate aviation assets and UAS. Leach Strategic Partners consultations will focus on the current industry best practices employed by public safety operators, first responders and law enforcement agencies from across the country. Leach Strategic Partners understands the current counter UAS, detection & mitigation picture and will educate the agency on: what to do when encountering a UAS, what legal authority responders have to engage a UAS operator, what legal means of UAS mitigation can be employed, and how to provide community outreach for safe public UAS partnerships. Leach Strategic Partners will set reasonable timelines and provide updates to the process to maintain customer expectations. Leach Strategic Partners understands the issues and will be a valued partner to get a UAS program off the ground an operational for public service.


20. Drone Expo International

Drone Expo International is the largest drone event in the eastern United States, engaging over 20,000 drone enthusiasts and 400 exhibitors. It offers drone racing events, keynote speeches, and seminars, exhibiting live demonstrations for professionals to meet each other, and new hobbyists to learn about drone technology.


21. American Layout & Land Surveying, LLC

American Layout & Land Surveying is a small business enterprise that provides land surveying and construction layout services utilizing drone technology and software instruments.


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