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Petrel Technologies

Petrel Technologies designs, tests, and manufactures autonomous aircraft in the United States.

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Autonomy software that provides multi‑mission autonomous capabilities.

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Petrel Technologies low-cost Group 3 hybrid VTOL drone.

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DatabaseSixth-Domain public startups directory
Sixth-Domain · Supports Organization · kind
“{"group": "startups", "id": "09d4eb2d-cf09-41b7-ac79-00b6bfb12cb2", "name": "Petrel Technologies"}”
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CompanyPetrel Technologies | LinkedIn
LinkedIn · Supports Organization · ownership
“Type Privately Held”

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NewsU.S. startup confirms six-hour test of AERO Sky hybrid drone
Defence Blog · Feb 20, 2026 · Supports System
“Petrel Technologies reported new performance results for its AERO Sky hybrid VTOL aircraft, achieving six hours of flight endurance and long-range real-time reconnaissance capability.”
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CompanyPetrel Drones -
Petrel Technologies · Supports Organization · description, Organization · name, Organization · website, System
“Petrel Technologies designs, tests, and manufactures autonomous aircraft in the United States.”

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NewsPetrel AERO Sky: The Drone Mothership Rangers Are Testing | MiGFlug
migflug.com · Supports Role
“Petrel Technologies is a Florida defence start-up founded by Jacob Stonecipher (CEO) and Chris Rothe (COO), a former Green Beret who served with 10th Special Forces Group.”

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