The verified answer
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Flirtey (SkyDrop): 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions. 2 sources back the record.
CategoryDrones
Overview
Pioneer drone delivery service (also known as SkyDrop), founded in 2013 as the world's first drone delivery company. Based in Blountville, Tennessee. Made the first FAA-approved drone delivery in the US, with that drone now in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Y combinator (S2015) alumnus.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 2 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
Founded
HQ
Notable
Also known as
Data & sources
Web sources
2
2 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (1)
View all models →Flirtey (SkyDrop) on the deployment map
View the global map2 verified deployments across 2 regions, newest verified Apr 2023. Explore where Flirtey (SkyDrop)'s robots are operating, by place and type.
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Relationships
Current leadership (1)
- Matt Sweeny Founder & CEOsecondary-verified
Founders (3)
- Matt Sweenycofounder
- Tom Basscofounderno longer at company
- Ahmed Haidercofounderno longer at company
Former / Previously (2)
- Ahmed Haider Co-foundersecondary-verified
- Tom Bass Co-foundersecondary-verified
Safety record
No incidents on record for Flirtey (SkyDrop).
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Operator customers (1)
- Flirtey (SkyDrop)2 deployments
Recent coverage
Flirtey (SkyDrop) in third-party press
Peer companies
- Amazon25 models
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- early
- Counterparty risk class
- unknown
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdAug 7, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedApr 11, 2023
Flirtey Delivery Drone at Huntly, New Zealand
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJul 11, 2016
Flirtey Delivery Drone at Reno, Nevada, USA
Sources (2)
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-21
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Flirtey (SkyDrop).Peer companies
- Amazon25 models
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Flirtey (SkyDrop) from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/flirtey.md
- RSS feed: /companies/flirtey/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/349872ec-a65b-4ce0-ad98-7cd9c9f9e94f
- Revision history: /companies/flirtey/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Amazon25 models
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
Video
On July 17 2015 Flirtey made history with the first drone delivery in the US, delivering 24 packages of urgent medical supplies in Wise Virginia. The research flights took place in partnership with Mid-Atlantic Aviatio
Flirtey, the pioneer of the commercial drone delivery industry, has unveiled the much-anticipated first video of its next-generation delivery drone, the Flirtey
On March 28 2015, Flirtey delivery drones were put into action to deliver medical supplies to Land Search and Rescue. The trial was sponsored by Trade Me, the l
June 22 2016 - Independent drone delivery service Flirtey and Dr. Timothy Amukele at Johns Hopkins successfully conducted the first ship-to-shore drone delivery
Real-time delivery by flying robots. Anytime. Anywhere. We're pioneering an exciting future and we want you to be a part of it. See page at http://flirtey.com/
March 4, 2021 – Flirtey announced that it has completed the technology to certify and expand production of its best-in-class drone delivery system for last-mile
In October 2017, Flirtey announced a partnership to launch the first automated external defibrillator (AED) drone delivery service in the United States. Cardi
On July 22 2016, Flirtey made history by completing the first autonomous drone delivery to a customer home in collaboration with 7-Eleven, the world's largest c
Flirtey invited CBS News correspondent John Blackstone to Flirtey's headquarters to witness the delivery drones being tested. "We've been secretly testing this
Heat Index
Serious50/100
A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.
Reality vs attention
Flirtey (SkyDrop) draws attention at the 32nd percentile but verifies reality at the 19th percentile among aerial robots. Hype Gap +12.7, 48th widest among aerial robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Sep 23, 2026