Sovereign-first infrastructure
The DJI exclusion created structural demand for a U.S.-built, trusted alternative.
The sovereign operating system for American drone operations
314 Ascend is building compliance-first autonomy software for manufacturers, operators, and federal buyers navigating the next phase of U.S. drone adoption.
A market entering a trust transition
Compliance by design, not afterthought
NDAA, Blue UAS, and federal procurement requirements built into every layer.
Enterprise adoption at scale
Energy, infrastructure, public safety, and federal missions demand reliable software now.
Operators need tools they trust
Real-time mission intelligence and verifiable compliance earn operator confidence.
What 314 Ascend is building
Flight-stack alignment
Seamless integration with OEM systems and avionics.
Compliance-aware architecture
Built for traceability, policy enforcement, and federal audit readiness.
Mission intelligence
Real-time insights that improve decision-making and mission outcomes.
Operator trust layer
Tools and transparency that build confidence across teams and stakeholders.
314 Ascend
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Distance24.6 mi
Duration42:18
Waypoints12
StatusIn Progress
Altitude AGL246 ft
Battery81%
Link QualityExcellent
Built for the stakeholders shaping the next drone market
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Manufacturers
Integrate once. Meet compliance requirements. Accelerate time to market.
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Operators
Operate with confidence using tools that enhance safety, efficiency, and accountability.
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Public-sector buyers
Procure with assurance through platforms built for transparency and mission success.
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Investors & strategic partners
Back a platform addressing a critical, durable need in the U.S. drone ecosystem.
Built by operators, technologists, and federal-market builders
Jake Lahmann — CEO
Globally recognized sUAS pioneer; prior exit with Supercircuits, from startup to a Carlyle-led acquisition, with deep experience running national UAS operations for critical infrastructure.
Kyle Ballarta — CSO
Founder and CEO of Falkon Ventures; founding team at Citadel Drone Defense, partnered with NASA and DoD before acquisition, with early bets on ICON, Eight Sleep, and Matternet.
Joel Aud — CTO
Cyber-physical security specialist trained at Johns Hopkins and St. Andrews; principal of Lean Tail Labs, building counter-trafficking and critical infrastructure security solutions across four continents.
Early access to 314 Ascend
We're building the operating system for trusted American drone operations. Join investors, OEM partners, and federal buyers in our early access program for product updates, strategic briefings, and partnership opportunities.