SkyfireAI
About
About SkyfireAI
SkyfireAI builds Drone First Responder programmes around aircraft, mission-control software and the people needed to operate them. Camera-equipped drones provide an aerial view of an incident so response teams can assess access, hazards and resource needs before or alongside ground crews.
Its delivery model includes airspace and waiver consulting, flight planning, training and ongoing support. Agencies can also obtain pilots and teleoperators, allowing the service to cover both technology installation and day-to-day operation. Software connects flight control with live data analysis, while packages are configured around the department’s needs. The company’s role therefore spans aircraft integration, operational preparation and managed support for public-safety drone programmes.
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Deployments
- Operating use
2025-01-01 - SkyfireAI supported Hurricane Helene response with drone operations. - emergency response field operations - Hurricane Helene response operations
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Observed use
- FlyAura with DBOX PRT docking
Reference Design - Controlled By - Evolver DFR combines Parrot ANAFI UKR GOV aircraft with SkyfireAI FlyAura and DBOX PRT docking; no agency deployment is announced.
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Funding
Investors
- AI Fund - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-04-28
- Halogen - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-04-28
- Harvard Business School Alumni Angels - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-04-28
- Mucker Capital - Lead - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-04-28
- New York Angels - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-04-28
- SaaS Ventures - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-04-28
Team
- Don Mathis - Co-Founder and CEO
Timeline
Events
- 2026-10-22 - Product Launch - SkyfireAI joins Evolver DFR turnkey public-safety programme launch
The configuration combines ANAFI UKR GOV aircraft, DBOX PRT docking and FlyAura software. Services cover planning, installation, training, support and FAA/BVLOS assistance. The commercial offer uses one purchase order for a multiyear programme without recurring subscription fees.
Source - 2026-09-25 - Partnership - SkyfireAI signs autonomous-drone integration MoU with DBOX and Drone Nerds
DBOX contributes autonomous docking infrastructure; SkyfireAI contributes mission-control, autonomy and multi-ship orchestration software. Drone Nerds and parent XTI Aerospace will lead U.S. integration and commercial outreach, initially targeting public-safety and mission-critical users. The companies plan an integrated-system demonstration in Q4 2026, alongside integration testing, regulatory work and training.
Source - 2026-07-31 - Partnership - SkyfireAI integrates GeoComm DFR routing
GeoComm provides location-intelligence routing. SkyfireAI uses the routing in DFR operations. The integration was announced on 31 July 2026.
Source - 2026-04-28 - Funding - SkyfireAI raises $11 million seed round for autonomous multi-drone operations
SkyfireAI raised an $11 million seed round led by Mucker Capital. AI Fund, SaaS Ventures, Halogen, Harvard Business School Alumni Angels and New York Angels also participated. The company said the financing will support autonomous multi-ship drone operations for first responders, defence and other mission-critical teams.
Source - 2025-01-01 - Deployment - SkyfireAI supports Hurricane Helene response with drone operations
SkyfireAI says its team supported search-and-rescue and emergency response missions after Hurricane Helene. The company says its work contributed to 13 lives saved and critical medicine deliveries across North Carolina. The event supports SkyfireAI's public-safety deployment story, though the exact operation dates are not broken out on the client-stories page.
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Relations
Relationships
- GeoComm
Verified Dfr Integration - SkyfireAI integrated GeoComm DFR Routing into Drone as First Responder operations.
- Drone Nerds / XTI Aerospace
Integration Partner - SkyfireAI provides FlyAura software for Drone Nerds/XTI’s Evolver DFR turnkey public-safety programme.
- DBOX / UAB IT Logika
Docking Infrastructure Partner - SkyfireAI FlyAura and DBOX PRT docking are combined in Drone Nerds’ Evolver DFR programme.