Blueflite, a leading provider of advanced drone logistics solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Think Variant, a New York-based high-precision manufacturing specialist, to scale up production of their state-of-the-art drones. This collaboration leverages Think Variant’s cutting-edge additive manufacturing techniques to meet the growing demand for high-performance drones in both the commercial and defense sectors. Production will begin this month at Think Variant’s facility in Upstate New York, further cementing the region’s role as a center of excellence for high-tech manufacturing.

“By leveraging Think Variant’s expertise in additive manufacturing and mass production, blueflite will meet the industry’s growing need for efficient, high-quality drone manufacturing that satisfies strict aerospace standards,” said Frank Noppel, CEO of blueflite. “Our collaboration aims to bring cutting-edge technology to the growing drone space that showcases the talent and capability found in New York state.”

Blueflite is known for its innovative drone platform designed specifically for logistics and delivery. Their drones feature a unique, patented design capable of vertical take-off and landing, long-range flights, and carrying payloads ideal for industries ranging from medical supply deliveries to e-commerce and defense applications.

This partnership underscores the vibrant innovation ecosystem thriving in Central New York. With blueflite’s victory as the grand prize winner in the 2023 GENIUS NY competition, the largest accelerator for unmanned systems in the world and administered by CenterState CEO, the company has capitalized on the region’s cutting-edge resources and talent to fuel its growth.

“Central New York is fast becoming a major hub for drone technology and advanced manufacturing,” said Kara Jones, Director of GENIUS NY. “The collaboration between blueflite and Think Variant demonstrates the synergy between local innovation and global potential, and this is exactly the kind of partnership our program aims to foster.”

“This partnership allows us to apply our expertise in high-precision manufacturing to an exciting and rapidly growing industry,” said Scott Antonacci, CEO of Think Variant. “The demand for scalable, high-performance drones is skyrocketing, and Central New York is at the forefront of meeting that challenge.”

With rising market demand and increasingly stringent aerospace regulations, blueflite and Think Variant are poised to lead the charge in setting new standards for drone production. From their base in Central New York, they are redefining the future of drone logistics, creating innovative solutions that impact industries worldwide.

For more information on blueflite’s drone logistics platform, visit www.blueflite.com.

To learn more about Think Variant’s design, prototyping and production manufacturing services, visit www.thinkvariant.com