Verge Aero
Verge Aero is a US drone light show company providing integrated hardware and software platforms for automated, large-scale drone aerial display performances.
Verge Aero is a US drone light show technology company founded in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, operating out of Pennovation Works at the University of Pennsylvania. The company traces its origins to approximately 2015, when co-founder Christopher Franzwa and a team of engineers began experimenting with drone automation, initially using drones to carry advertising banners before redirecting their technical development toward choreographed multi-drone light show productions. Verge Aero is recognized as an approved drone show operator by both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and holds FAA waivers permitting a single pilot to operate multiple drones simultaneously and to conduct night operations without anti-collision lighting on individual aircraft.
The company has developed a unified hardware-and-software platform that enables third-party operators — including event production companies, fireworks operators, and entertainment producers — to design and run their own drone light shows without building their own technology stack. Its Design Studio software allows users to compose shows at any scale from a single drone up to 10,000 drones using a timeline-based interface with a large effects library and photo-realistic preview rendering. The underlying software automatically calculates collision-free flight paths for every drone participating in a show and guarantees separation throughout the performance. An AI engine integrated into the Design Studio workflow generates visual elements that can be incorporated directly into show timelines, lowering the barrier to entry for operators new to drone show production.
Verge Aero operates both as a platform licensor to third-party show operators and as a full-service producer of drone light shows for entertainment events and live productions. Notable performances include a drone display over the Philadelphia Museum of Art during the Philadelphia Eagles' 2023 NFL playoff run, a show at President Biden's election victory celebration, and an appearance on the television program America's Got Talent: Extreme. The FAA has highlighted Verge Aero's shows as an example of responsible large-scale drone operations in US airspace.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Verge Drone Light Show Platform
Integrated hardware and software system enabling operators to design, simulate, and execute large-scale autonomous drone light show performances.
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Company Facts
Founded
2016
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
employees 10-50
Primary Region
North America
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Funding Stage
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