Strategic Partnerships

Collaborative innovation and advanced manufacturing capabilities through strategic industry partnerships. Learn more about our defense UAS platforms andmission-critical solutions.

Vertex Applied Innovation Hub

Partnership Overview

Safesky Systems has established a strategic partnership with Florida Institute of Technology's Vertex Applied Innovation Hub, a state-of-the-art 100,000 ft² facility that serves as our primary R&D and advanced manufacturing center.

This partnership provides access to cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, advanced research infrastructure, and a collaborative environment that accelerates innovation in unmanned aerial systems and defense technology.

Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities
Metal 3D Printing and Microdispensing
VR/AR Visualization Labs
Workforce Development Programs

Facility Highlights

100k
ft² Advanced Manufacturing Space
24/7
Secure Access & Operations
50+
Research & Engineering Staff
15+
Advanced Manufacturing Systems

Manufacturing & Research Capabilities

State-of-the-art equipment and facilities supporting advanced aerospace manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing

  • • EOS M290 Metal 3D Printer
  • • nScrypt Microdispensing Systems
  • • Composite Material Processing
  • • Rapid Prototyping Capabilities

Testing & Validation

  • • Environmental Testing Chambers
  • • Vibration & Shock Testing
  • • EMI/EMC Testing Facilities
  • • Flight Test Range Access

Advanced Systems

  • • VR/AR Visualization Labs
  • • High-Performance Computing
  • • Digital Twin Development
  • • AI/ML Development Infrastructure

R&D & Workforce Development

SAFESKY's R&D and workforce development initiatives represent our commitment to advancing the unmanned systems industry through strategic research partnerships and comprehensive training programs. We collaborate with leading academic institutions, government agencies, and industry partners to drive innovation and develop the next generation of UAS professionals.

Research Programs

Next-generation autonomous navigation systems

Electronic warfare resilience and countermeasures

Swarm intelligence and coordination algorithms

Advanced materials and manufacturing techniques

AI-powered mission planning and execution

Workforce Programs

Technical Training

UAS operation, maintenance, and advanced flight control systems

Engineering Programs

Aerospace engineering internships and software development training

Professional Certification

Industry-recognized credentials and continuous education programs

Business-in-Residence Program

Our Business-in-Residence program offers strategic partners the opportunity to co-locate within the Vertex facility, enabling deep collaboration and accelerated development cycles.

Dedicated workspace and laboratory access

Direct access to SAFESKY engineering teams

Shared use of advanced manufacturing equipment

Collaborative R&D project opportunities

Program Benefits

  • ✓ Accelerated product development
  • ✓ Reduced time-to-market
  • ✓ Cost-effective resource sharing
  • ✓ Enhanced innovation capacity
  • ✓ Strategic technology transfer

Partner with SAFESKY

Join us in advancing unmanned systems technology through strategic collaboration and innovation.

Contact Partnerships Team