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Flight Testing & Infrastructure Access
Access R&D flight test facilities and airspace corridors to validate tech and speed to market.
Site Location & Regional Activation
Secure development-ready sites across CA and beyond with the all the right conditions and resources.
Investment & Talent Development
Tap into incubator/accelerator networks, capital, and skilled talent pools led by DART programs.
Ecosystem Convenings
DART events and flagship LIFTSummit.org go beyond conferences to drive partnerships and visibility.
DART (DRONE, AVIATION, AND ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY)
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DART supports aerospace companies by catalyzing development and advancing strategic collaborations to design, implement, and scale sustainable solutions. These efforts tackle key challenges in resource access, infrastructure development, workforce training, and stakeholder engagement—laying a strong foundation for thriving aerospace enterprises.
Marina, California (CA), United States
Aerospace
Products & Services
Investment Readiness & Capital Access
DART (Drone, Aviation, and Robotics Technology)
Startups working with DART gain access to a robust network of incubators and accelerators that connect them with capital, strategic partners, and tailored growth opportunities. Through curated introductions to angel and venture investors, participation in DART-affiliated startup programs, and hands-on support with pitch development and investment readiness, companies are positioned to attract the resources they need to scale. DART also provides strategic visibility through high-profile events and media channels, helping ventures build credibility and expand their reach.
Flight Testing & Infrastructure Access
DART (Drone, Aviation, and Robotics Technology)
DART provides aerospace companies with direct access to certified R&D flight test facilities, specialized infrastructure, and FAA-designated airspace corridors ideal for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) testing. These resources are critical for safely advancing prototype development and generating the performance data needed to secure regulatory approvals and investor confidence.
Whether companies are in early-stage flight validation or scaling toward commercial operations, DART offers access to a real-world testing environment to de-risk innovation and reduce time to market.
Whether companies are in early-stage flight validation or scaling toward commercial operations, DART offers access to a real-world testing environment to de-risk innovation and reduce time to market.
Ecosystem Convenings & Visibility
DART (Drone, Aviation, and Robotics Technology)
DART curates events and convenings that serve as launchpads for innovation, collaboration, and visibility. Flagship gatherings like the LIFTSummit.org bring together stakeholders from industry, government, academia, and the community to accelerate dialogue, showcase new technologies, and catalyze partnership opportunities. These convenings are purpose-built to align mission, markets, and momentum.
Talent Development & Workforce Partnerships
DART (Drone, Aviation, and Robotics Technology)
In collaboration with accredited educational institutions, training providers, and employers, DART designs and deploys inclusive, high-road career pathways in advanced manufacturing, aviation technology, and autonomous systems. These programs help employers access job-ready talent while offering community members meaningful entry points into future-facing careers.
Key Features:
Customized training aligned with employer demand
Apprenticeships and earn-and-learn models
Community-based recruitment and equity-focused design
State and federal workforce funding integration
Key Features:
Customized training aligned with employer demand
Apprenticeships and earn-and-learn models
Community-based recruitment and equity-focused design
State and federal workforce funding integration
Site Location & Regional Activation
DART (Drone, Aviation, and Robotics Technology)
DART supports companies in identifying and activating development-ready sites that meet infrastructure, workforce, and regulatory requirements. From R&D centers to advanced manufacturing campuses and droneports, DART helps companies navigate the complexities of site selection and permitting while building relationships with local partners and municipalities. These efforts ensure operational success while contributing to local economic development–such as alignment with local incentives and regional workforce assets.
People
Andrea Pesce
DART (Drone, Aviation, and Robotics Technology)
Sr. Advisor
Art Siordia
DART (Drone, Aviation, and Robotics Technology)
Advisor
Chris Bley
DART (Drone, Aviation, and Robotics Technology)
VP Board of Directors & Co-Founder
Josh Metz
DART (Drone, Aviation, and Robotics Technology)
Executive Director & Co-Founder
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About
Established in California’s Monterey Bay region, DART is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the aerospace economy through strategic development and collaboration.
Emerging technologies in aerospace are reshaping a wide range of sectors—including transportation, national defense, public safety, natural resources, energy, and climate resiliency. As these technologies rapidly evolve, they generate an urgent need for coordinated, future-ready support systems that can adapt to shifting demands. DART addresses this need by empowering businesses through innovative strategies that strengthen capacity, foster resilience, and promote long-term economic vitality.
Emerging technologies in aerospace are reshaping a wide range of sectors—including transportation, national defense, public safety, natural resources, energy, and climate resiliency. As these technologies rapidly evolve, they generate an urgent need for coordinated, future-ready support systems that can adapt to shifting demands. DART addresses this need by empowering businesses through innovative strategies that strengthen capacity, foster resilience, and promote long-term economic vitality.
