General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is the world's leading developer of remotely piloted aircraft, best known for the Predator/Reaper family of UCAVs. Based in Poway, California, GA-ASI revolutionized modern warfare with armed drone technology first deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. The MQ-1 Predator (1994) and MQ-9 Reaper have logged millions of flight hours in combat operations across the Middle East and Africa. The MQ-9B SkyGuardian represents the next generation, meeting NATO STANAG 4671 airworthiness standards. GA-ASI supplies drones to the US Air Force, Navy, Army, Coast Guard, NASA, and 20+ allied nations.