Drones have been consumer products for years, but entrepreneurs are now finding their commercial potential. New ideas are coming fast, and few are as ambitious as SkyFire. In this New York Angels edition of The Angel Nest, we meet Don Mathis, a former Navy flight officer who watched drones change the course of modern warfare in Ukraine and decided it was time to build something bigger at home. SkyFire is a platform that deploys sophisticated Level 2 drones to enhance public safety, streamline business logistics, support national defense, and even deliver medicine to patients who need it most. Joining Don are Bob Peck and Alyssa Tam, New York Angels members who co-led SkyFire’s seed investment round. They’ll share what drew them to the company out of a crowded drone market, how the NYA Sidecar Fund helped amplify the investment, and why SkyFire has more levers to pull than most startups they see. We’ll also talk AI, international ambitions, and what the next year holds for one of the most versatile companies in the portfolio. Learn more about SkyFire and see who the New York Angels are partnering with at newyorkangels.com.

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