Drones Generate Data. AI Makes It Useful.

We're an AI engineering firm that builds intelligence for unmanned systems — not a drone company bolting on software. From counter-UAS defense to aerial inspection, we design, build, and deploy the AI that makes your drone program smarter. American-made. No cloud dependency. Responsible AI built in.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Drones Are Everywhere. AI Expertise Isn't.

Unmanned systems are generating more data than teams can process. Threats are multiplying faster than manual detection can handle. Manual inspections are slow, dangerous, and inconsistent. And most organizations don't have the AI expertise to keep up.

We bridge that gap. Our team brings deep AI and software engineering experience to the UAS domain — helping you build smarter systems, process data faster, inspect assets safely, and stay compliant with evolving regulations.

Federal Ready

Other Computer Related Services — cybersecurity, counter-UAS, broad IT services

NAICS: 541370

Surveying & Mapping Services — drone surveying, LiDAR, photogrammetry, aerial inspection

R&D in Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences — autonomy R&D, prototyping

Federal Ready

SAM.gov registered. CAGE 1AUN0. NAICS-aligned for AI/UAS federal contracting.

Defense & Security

Counter-UAS & Autonomous Systems

AI expertise for threat detection, autonomous operations, and mission-critical UAS software.

Counter-UAS threat detection — drone silhouettes met by precise radial defense pattern

Threat Detection & Autonomous Operations

  • Counter-Drone Detection. AI-powered threat identification and response. Detect, track, and classify unmanned aerial threats in real time across complex environments.
  • Autonomous Systems Software. Flight control, path planning, and decision-making AI for unmanned platforms. From waypoint navigation to fully autonomous mission execution.
  • Sensor Data Analytics. Turn raw sensor feeds into actionable intelligence. Computer vision, geospatial analysis, and real-time data processing from drone-mounted sensors.
UAS software, compliance, and fleet integration — abstract isometric grid representing operational AI at scale

Software, Compliance & Fleet Integration

  • UAS Compliance & Governance. Navigate FAA regulations, DoD UAS policies, and responsible AI requirements for autonomous systems. We keep you compliant as rules evolve.
  • Fleet AI Integration. Add AI capabilities to your existing drone platforms. Retrofit intelligence onto the systems you already operate without replacing hardware.
  • Custom UAS Software. Purpose-built software for your specific mission. Ground control systems, data pipelines, operator interfaces — designed around how your team works.
HIGH-VALUE CAPABILITY

Counter-UAS: AI-Powered Threat Detection

Drone threats don't wait for cloud processing. Our counter-UAS AI is designed for denied, degraded, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) environments — where connectivity is unreliable and latency means risk.

Edge AI for DDIL operations — self-contained processing core operating independently of network connectivity
  • Edge Processing, Zero Cloud Dependency. All AI inference runs on-board or at the edge. No data leaves the network. No latency from round-trip cloud calls. Works in classified and disconnected environments.
  • American-Made AI Stack. Domestic hardware and software with no foreign dependencies. Aligned with the American Security Drone Act and the "Drone Dominance" executive order.
  • Federal Funding Awareness. The FEMA Counter-UAS Grant Program is putting $500M toward state and local counter-drone capabilities. We help agencies scope, build, and deploy AI systems that qualify.
Inspection & Surveying

Enterprise-Scale Aerial Intelligence

AI-powered inspection programs for organizations managing hundreds or thousands of assets across multiple sites.

Fleet-Wide Defect Detection

AI trained on your specific asset types — identifying cracks, corrosion, deformation, and wear across entire portfolios. Consistent classification at scale, not one-off flyovers.

Multi-Site Asset Mapping

LiDAR and photogrammetry create precise 3D models across your entire asset base. Track change over time with centimeter-level accuracy across hundreds of sites.

Predictive Maintenance Programs

Recurring inspections that track deterioration trends across your portfolio. Prioritize maintenance spend by severity and risk — not guesswork.

Thermal & Multispectral Analysis

Detect heat loss, moisture intrusion, electrical faults, and vegetation health across large infrastructure networks using specialized sensors and automated interpretation.

Automated Reporting at Scale

Standardized inspection reports with annotated imagery, severity ratings, and recommended actions — generated automatically across your entire program, not just one site.

Custom Processing Pipelines

Enterprise data pipelines that ingest, process, and analyze inspection data at scale — tailored to your asset types, compliance standards, and reporting requirements.

Where We Help

Mission Applications & Industries

AI-powered drone solutions for defense, public safety, infrastructure, and industry.

Base Security & Perimeter Defense

Your installation faces growing drone threats. AI-powered detection and response systems that identify, classify, and track unmanned aerial threats across your perimeter — 24/7, in all conditions.

ISR Data Processing

Your analysts are overwhelmed by raw sensor data. AI automates target detection, change detection, and pattern analysis — turning terabytes of imagery into actionable intelligence.

Energy & Utilities

Thousands of miles of power lines, hundreds of substations, sprawling solar and wind farms. AI inspection programs that cover your entire grid — detecting faults before they cause outages.

Transportation & Infrastructure

State DOTs and transit authorities managing thousands of bridges, miles of rail, and aging port infrastructure. AI-powered inspection programs that replace manual surveys at portfolio scale.

Large-Scale Construction

Multi-site development programs, federal construction projects, and infrastructure megaprojects. AI-driven progress monitoring, volumetric analysis, and compliance documentation across your entire portfolio.

Disaster Response & Environmental Monitoring

Your response teams need real-time situational awareness. AI processes aerial imagery and sensor data to map damage, track changes, and guide decision-making during critical operations.

Our Process

How We Work

From mission requirements to operational deployment.

  1. 1

    Assess

    We evaluate your mission requirements, existing platforms, data infrastructure, and operational constraints. We identify where AI will have the biggest impact.

  2. 2

    Design

    We architect a solution that fits your operational environment, security requirements, and integration needs. You see the full plan and cost before we build.

  3. 3

    Build

    Our team builds and tests your solution against realistic scenarios. Responsible AI practices are built in from the start — especially critical for autonomous systems.

  4. 4

    Deploy

    We integrate with your existing systems, train your operators, and provide ongoing support through initial operations. Your team is mission-ready when we hand off.

Why Codavyn

What Sets Us Apart

  • We Build the AI, Not Just Fly the Drone Most drone companies integrate off-the-shelf software. We're a full-stack AI engineering firm — we design custom models, processing pipelines, and decision systems for your specific mission.
  • American-Made Software Stack No foreign hardware or software dependencies. Compliant with federal drone procurement rules and aligned with the American Security Drone Act.
  • AI + UAS Dual Domain Expertise We understand both the AI and the unmanned systems domain. That means solutions designed for operational reality — not lab demos that fall apart in the field.
  • Federal Small Business SAM.gov registered with CAGE 1AUN0. Eligible for federal small business set-asides under 9 NAICS codes covering AI, software, modernization, and unmanned systems.
  • Responsible AI Built In Autonomous systems demand governance. We build AI with explainability, bias testing, and compliance frameworks from day one — not bolted on after deployment.

Related Reading

FEMA is distributing $500M in counter-drone grants—the largest investment in state and local counter-UAS capability in U.S. history. We break down what the money covers and why counter-drone is really an AI problem. Read the full analysis →

Ready to Put AI Behind Your Drone Operations?

Whether you're defending against drones, deploying them for inspection, or processing what they capture — tell us about your mission and we'll show you where AI fits.

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