We’re proud to share that darkflite has been selected as one of this year’s “Make It in Michigan” awardees. The grant will support the development of advanced UAS capabilities for government end-users. Through the “Make It in Michigan” Mobility Prototyping Grant Program, more than million has been awarded to accelerate the next generation of mobility and defense innovations. Being…
On 10 September 2025, blueflite® flew alongside the U.S. Coast Guard at Yuba Airport in Grand Traverse County, building on our joint demonstration in May at Discovery Pier in Traverse City. These exercises highlight how drones can strengthen public safety and enhance search and rescue capabilities nationwide. We were joined by Justine Johnson, Michigan’s Chief Mobility Officer, and Northwestern Michigan…
We are proud to announce that darkflite has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Direct-to-Phase II contract. This work will create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America. Full article: link
DETROIT, MI – July 17, 2025 – blueflite®, Jack Demmer Ford, Centrepolis Accelerator, Airspace Link, and DroneUp have joined forces to launch a pioneering drone delivery initiative focused on transporting automotive parts by air. Backed by a 0,000 grant from Michigan’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Activation Fund, the project will pilot the use of autonomous drones to deliver high-demand car parts…
Partnership Leverages Michigan’s AAM Activation Fund to Revolutionize Automotive Parts Delivery Detroit, MI – July 17, 2025 — At Reindustrialize 2.0, Michigan’s flagship advanced manufacturing and mobility conference, blueflite® and Airspace Link announced their partnership that positions the two companies at the forefront of the drone revolution sweeping across the United States. This alliance brings together two of the most…
60,000+ Americans die each year from traumatic bleeding. Most never make it to the hospital in time. Why? Because our current system can’t move fast enough. Prehospital blood delivery could be the single most impactful advancement in trauma care in decades, but outdated logistics are holding us back. We believe the solution isn’t just medical. It’s technological. Today we’re releasing our White…
America’s Drone Moment Is Now. 🇺🇸 In June, the Executive Order on Drone Dominance set a 240-day deadline for the FAA to enable routine BVLOS operations—unlocking scalable drone infrastructure, autonomy, and dual-use innovation. But turning that vision into reality requires more than policy. It demands coordination, urgency, and execution. Under the Darkflite brand, our platform for public-sector and defense innovation,…
Blueflite® Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer James McClearen touched down in Lafayette last week to personally launch operations at the Opportunity Machine Lafayette facility. McClearen’s five-day Louisiana expedition marked the official kickoff of the company’s ambitious Lafayette operations, where the team is focusing on driving forward digital platform capabilities. The Lafayette facility has assembled a local team of engineers and…
Blueflite® is a cargo drone OEM headquartered in Brighton, Michigan. Through the Make It in Michigan Prototyping Grant Program, it fast-tracked development of its advanced drone platform for last-mile delivery. Now, blueflite® is helping shape the future of mobility logistics. Watch the YouTube video. “We make a drone that plays in the group two class, so up to 55 pounds…
Traverse City, MI, June 5, 2025 – SampleServe, a leader in digital environmental sampling and reporting solutions, and blueflite®, an innovator in drone-based logistics, have formed a strategic partnership to introduce a groundbreaking drone-enabled water and sediment sampling solution. This collaboration integrates SampleServe’s digital workflow platform with blueflite®’s advanced drone technology to revolutionize environmental monitoring. With global water quality challenges…