Who We Are
At Applied Aeronautics, your mission is our mission. Based in Austin, Texas, we design, develop, and manufacture long-range, low-cost unmanned aerial systems in-house, delivering industry-leading capabilities tailored to your unique needs.
By marrying state-of-the-art technology with a design-to-cost manufacturing process, we provide innovative, budget-conscious solutions that never compromise on performance.
Our leadership team brings complementary strengths to the company’s strategy and execution. CEO and Co Founder Ryan Johnston leverages his background in finance and natural resources to guide long term growth with a strong focus on governance, safety, and value creation. COO and Co Founder Meg Annand leads operational strategy, manufacturing scale up, and global distribution with disciplined, data driven execution built on more than 15 years of experience managing complex cross functional programs. Co Founder Justin Martin, a United States military veteran and aviation enthusiast, led the aerodynamic design and structural development of the Albatross, helping establish the performance foundation of our platform.
Our Mission
Our mission is to seamlessly blend affordability with capability, delivering breakthrough drone solutions that empower our customers to achieve their goals.
We are unwavering in our commitment to your success—providing the expertise, tools, and support necessary to overcome any challenge and ensuring that when you dream big, you soar even higher.
Core Values
Innovation and Engineering Excellence
We relentlessly push the limits of UAV technology to deliver groundbreaking solutions.
Accessibility and Affordability
We make advanced drone capabilities attainable, providing top performance without the hefty price tag.
Customer-Centric Approach
We put your success first by offering dedicated support, personalized training, and tailored solutions for every mission.