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The Flying Object
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJul 16, 2026
The Flying Object

The Flying Object

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Rockville-based financial firm, The Flying Object, is a global venture fund for the commercial drone industry.

Location
Rockville, MD, US
Founded
2014
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The Flying Object is a Rockville-based global venture fund specializing in the commercial drone industry and broader technology of flight. The firm is committed to the New Space Revolution and sustainability efforts on Earth and in outer space. They typically invest across various stages, including Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, with notable involvement in convertible notes and debt financing.

The firm's portfolio includes innovative companies like AgEagle Aerial Systems, Aloft, Satim, SiteAware Systems, TruWeather Solutions, and Vigilant Aerospace Systems. The Flying Object prides itself on being an investor, builder, and innovator in breakthrough flight technologies. Their investment philosophy emphasizes supporting sustainable and cutting-edge advancements in aerospace, positioning them as leaders in both terrestrial and extraterrestrial tech ecosystems.

The Flying Object - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments11
Current Portfolio Count7
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed4 (40.0%)
Convertible Note2 (20.0%)
Series B2 (20.0%)
Debt Financing1 (10.0%)
Series A1 (10.0%)

Stage Mix

Seed 40%Convertible Note 20%Series B 20%Debt Financing 10%Series A 10%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

SATIM logo

SATIM

SiteAware Systems logo

SiteAware Systems

Red 6 logo

Red 6

Benchmark Space Systems logo

Benchmark Space Systems

Vigilant Aerospace Systems logo

Vigilant Aerospace Systems

TruWeather Solutions logo

TruWeather Solutions

AgEagle Aerial Systems logo

AgEagle Aerial Systems

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The Flying Object - Classification

Also Known As
  • The Flying Object, LLC
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end