
Skyfire AI is a leading company specializing in autonomous drone systems integrated with advanced AI for rapid emergency response and public safety. Their flagship product, Drone First Responder (DFR), enables unmanned aerial vehicles to reach incident sites up to three times faster than ground units, providing real-time high-resolution aerial imagery and situational awareness to emergency personnel. The company offers turnkey solutions including rugged drones, FAA regulatory approvals, advanced software, and comprehensive training. Skyfire AI serves public safety, defense, and enterprise sectors, with extensive experience in disaster response and coordination with agencies like FEMA and the FBI. Their technology enhances safety, reduces false alarms, and improves threat detection, positioning them as a trusted leader in drone-enabled emergency response and disaster relief worldwide.

Skyfire AI is a leading company specializing in autonomous drone systems integrated with advanced AI for rapid emergency response and public safety. Their flagship product, Drone First Responder (DFR), enables unmanned aerial vehicles to reach incident sites up to three times faster than ground units, providing real-time high-resolution aerial imagery and situational awareness to emergency personnel. The company offers turnkey solutions including rugged drones, FAA regulatory approvals, advanced software, and comprehensive training. Skyfire AI serves public safety, defense, and enterprise sectors, with extensive experience in disaster response and coordination with agencies like FEMA and the FBI. Their technology enhances safety, reduces false alarms, and improves threat detection, positioning them as a trusted leader in drone-enabled emergency response and disaster relief worldwide.
Core product: Autonomous drone systems and AI software for public safety and emergency response
Founded: 2016 (multiple sources) and also listed as 2022 in one snapshot
Headquarters: Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Founders / leadership: Don Mathis, Eric Malawer, Brian Davidson, Matt Sloane
Employee count: Approximately 33 (per company snapshot)
Public safety, emergency response, disaster relief, defense, and critical-infrastructure monitoring
DeepTech
Snapshot listed a last funding date of 2026-03-04 and named investors including AI Fund, Empire State Development, Halogen Ventures
“AI Fund; Empire State Development; Halogen Ventures”