A drone firm’s relocation from Atlanta to a site adjacent to Huntsville International Airport could pay dividends for North Alabama the next time law enforcement is summoned or severe weather strikes.
Skyfire Consulting, a 10-year-old company specializing in training first responders to use uncrewed aircraft systems , announced Tuesday it is moving its headquarters to an airport-owned building on County Line Road. Matt Sloane, Skyfire’s founder and CEO, said the new headquarters will be a hub for its 1,000-plus public safety agency clients to both see and fly “the latest and greatest” in UAS technology.
Moreover, “as new technology comes out, as new response modalities come out … here in Huntsville can take advantage of it because we’ve got it right here,” he said.Residents voice opposition to townhomes in Huntsville neighborhoodIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.