EMPIRICAL SYSTEMS AEROSPACE INC
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San Luis Obispo, United States · Founded 2015 · $399K raised
- Headquarters
- San Luis Obispo, California
- Employees
- 51–200
- Founded
- 2015
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- esaero.com
- Total Funding
- $399K
- Last Round
- $399K Grant
- Rounds
- 1
- Acquired by
- AeroVironmentMar 2026
About
ESAero is a full-service aerospace engineering firm specializing in the development and AS9100-certified manufacturing of innovative electric aircraft technologies and unmanned systems. The company designs advanced air mobility solutions, counter-UAS platforms, hydrogen fuel cell systems, and utility swarm aircraft for government and commercial customers. ESAero was acquired by AeroVironment to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities in electric and unmanned aviation.
Summary
EMPIRICAL SYSTEMS AEROSPACE INC is an Advanced Air Mobility company based in San Luis Obispo, United States, founded in 2015. It has raised $399K in total across 1 round. Investors include United States Air Force and AeroVironment Inc.
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