Platform Aerospace is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense engineering firm specializing in rapid aircraft modification, engineering, fabrication, and prototyping, with a focus on UAV/Multi‑INT solutions and flight operations. It is a certified SDVOSB (Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business) with AS9100D/ISO9001 accreditation
Founded in 1993 (originally as Platform Systems, Inc.)
Currently employs between 100–150 staff, recently growing ∼30% Y/Y
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Offers a broad range of services: aircraft modification, UAV/UAS systems, engineering analysis, fabrication/installation, maintenance, and rapid prototyping
Equipment includes advanced CAD/CAM setups and multi-axis machining capabilities
Acquired Vanilla Unmanned in mid‑2018, adding UAV capabilities to enhance its product stack
Recent activity (2020–2023) centers on rapid prototyping, UAV systems, and modular sensor payloads—all aimed at swift deployment .
Operates as a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned small business with a strong mission focused on excellence, speed, and risk reduction
AS9100D/ISO9001 certified, highlighting its quality-driven and systematic approach
Primary clients include defense agencies, government bodies, UAV end-users, and contractors.
Website traffic indicates ~11K–15K monthly visitors, with >1.7K LinkedIn followers, signaling sustained interest .
Platform AERO
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