blueflite
Supplying the logistics world with drones that keep your packages safe in any weather.
www.blueflite.com
Founded in 2018, blueflite offers a drone-based logistics platform for faster and more cost-effective deliveries. The patented, unique and all-electrical drone design has vertical take-off and landing capabilities, advanced maneuverability, and is built without compromise to meet the rigorous demands of commercial operations.
Key Accomplishments
- Won $1 million grand prize from GENIUS NY, an in-residence business accelerator program in Central New York
- Received $1 million investment from Paspalis, a private investment firm in Australia
- Successfully completed $400k equity crowdfunding campaign
- Office of Future Mobility and Electrification Michigan Mobility Funding Platform $95k grant
- Concluded partnership agreement and fleet orders with major medical logistics company, Spright
- Concluded partnership agreement for life-saving drone applications with Acadian Ambulance
- Concluded agreement for delivery drone flight testing with Wonder Robotics
- Collaboration with AVSS for application of parachute safety technology
- Partnered with NEWLAB and Michigan Central for a pilot project focused on pedestrian safety
Michigan SBDC Assistance
Tech Team Consulting
- SBIR Application and Assistance
- Legal
- Employee Management and Relations
- Supplier Agreements and Contracts
- Investor Relations and Outreach
- Financial Planning
- Financing, including Early Stage, PPL/EIDL and Debt Restructuring
- Marketing/Sales Strategy
Additional Support From
- Office of Future Mobility and Electrification
- Centrepolis
- Ann Arbor SPARK
Published November 2023.
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