Aviation Week Network Article Featuring HopFlyt

by | May 20, 2025 | Media

Aviation Week Network Article Featuring HopFlyt

Small Businesses Unite To Develop Hybrid-Electric VTOL Cargo UAS By Graham Warwick

May 20, 2025

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HopFlyt is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of six innovative UAS companies to present during Pitch Day at the 19th Annual UAS Summit & Expo, taking place October 14–15, 2025, in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Produced by UAS Magazine, in partnership with the UAS Angel Network and the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation, Pitch Day highlights emerging startups shaping the future of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM).
HopFlyt will present alongside a select group of innovative companies, including Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Parallel Flight Technologies, Meadowlark Aircraft Company, Vartega Inc., and DayLyte Batteries. Each participating company was chosen by a panel of experienced investors and industry professionals for their potential to deliver meaningful impact and innovation within the UAS ecosystem.
“Pitch Day is an incredible opportunity for startups to gain visibility, receive feedback, and connect with key players in the UAS ecosystem,” said Delore Zimmerman, President and CEO of Praxis Strategy Group and moderator of Pitch Day. “It’s more than a presentation—it’s a chance for emerging companies to accelerate growth, explore partnerships, and position themselves for long-term success.”
Delore Zimmerman

President and CEO, Praxis Strategy Group | As quoted in UAS Magazine press release, October 1, 2025.

The UAS Summit & Expo, now in its 19th year, remains one of the nation’s premier gatherings for the unmanned aircraft industry, bringing together defense leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators from across the globe. This year’s event will feature keynote addresses from U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy E. Meink, alongside remarks from U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, U.S. Representative Julie Fedorchak, and North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strinden.

HopFlyt’s participation at Pitch Day represents another milestone in the company’s mission to redefine long-range vertical lift and hybrid-electric flight, by offering sustainable, high-endurance solutions for cargo and logistics operations in remote, offshore, and urban environments.

The event begins Tuesday, October 14 at 7:30 a.m. CDT.
Learn more or register to attend at UAS Summit & Expo.