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This week, Guardian Agriculture, the leading developer of electrical Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) systems, announced that they secured $20 million in Series A Funding. The funding was led by Fall Line Capital, a farmland and technology investment company.
Guardian Agriculture will commence its commercial operations this summer in Wilbur-Ellis, California. The funding comes a month after receiving the first FAA approval to begin safely operating its fully autonomous, electric, American-made aircraft in the U.S.; leading the way in a $5.7 billion aerial crop protection market.
The SC1 aircraft, Guardian Agriculture’s flagship product, is the first eVTOL system authorized to operate in the United States. Designed specifically for large-scale agriculture, it serves as an autonomous, electric, aerial crop protection system. Guardian’s technology is entirely designed and manufactured within the United States. This commitment supports domestic competitiveness, creates jobs, and ensures national security. With over $100 million in customer orders already secured, the SC1 platform has demonstrated its market appeal and viability.
By combining electric, autonomous aircraft technology with large-scale farming, Guardian Agriculture aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, minimize environmental impact, and ensure food security for the future.
