Zone 5 Technologies

Zone 5 Technologies is an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and technology development company founded in 2011 and based in San Luis Obispo, California. It undertakes end-to-end development of UAS for demanding government applications, spanning concepts of operations, vehicle designs, avionics, embedded hardware and software, ground control stations, and mission planning software. The work sits across flight control systems, autonomous systems, counter-UAS technology, and open platform architecture.

The company's engineering practice includes software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing, alongside an emphasis on open platform architecture and the expansion of the ecosystems around it. Systems in its portfolio include Paladin, a TAK integrated multi-mission UAS, and White Spike, an open interceptor platform designed for rapid deployment and modular adaptation. Further product lines cover air launched effects, next generation munitions (including long range munitions built around low-cost, high-capability flight control systems), counter-UAS interceptors, and tactical interceptor platforms.

Zone 5 Technologies operates as a prime contractor for government and Department of Defense work, with a proven track record of DoD execution and engagements with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and other agencies. The company is listed in the Blue UAS programme.