Q: What is the mission of GT Aeronautics?

A: The mission of GT Aeronautics is to support homeland security of the United States and the aerospace industry by providing innovative remotely piloted/unmanned aircraft systems to the Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial customers. Collateral missions include commercial RPAS/UAS operations, RPAS/UAS Flight Services, RPAS/UAS Flight Training, Engineering Consulting, and Composite Parts Manufacturing, Tooling, and Composite Repair.

Q: What is the company structure of GT Aeronautics?

A: GT Aeronautics is a privately owned and operated Limited Liability Company registered in the State of Wyoming. The company is considered a small, veteran-owned, disadvantaged business and is registered with the Central Contractors Registry.

Q: Why does GT Aeronautics strictly conform to the idea of "Made in the USA"?

A: The primary goal for GT Aeronautics is to create and keep jobs in the United States. By requiring all of the parts of our aircraft to be "Made in the USA", we not only provide completely U.S. built aircraft, but we also help promote and create additional jobs for Americans - a desirable goal that strengthens our U.S. economy and directly aligns with former President Donald J. Trump's vision of "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN". As a full supporter of President Trump, GT Aeronautics is going to keep it that way!

Q: Will GT Aeronautics sell their products to foreign customers?

A: Yes, but only with full compliance of U.S. Department of Commerce regulations, State Department regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and only if the sale and/or use of the product(s) does not impact the security of the United States or its allies.

Q: Can commercial organizations or individuals purchase GTA remotely piloted/unmanned aircraft systems or products for their own specific needs or does GT Aeronautics limit its sales to government/military uses only?

A: GT Aeronautics remotely piloted/unmanned aircraft systems and products are available to commercial organizations and individuals as well as government and military organizations, subject to U.S. Department of Commerce regulations, State Department regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and only if the sale and/or use of the product(s) does not impact the security of the United States or its allies.

Q: What flight and/or aeronautical experience is necessary in order to fly and operate a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System?

A: While our remotely piloted/unmanned aircraft systems are constructed so that they may be operated with minimal flight experience, rated pilots and operators that have previous experience with manned aircraft and/or radio control aircraft will have a distinct advantage when it comes to operating our unmanned aircraft systems. Additionally, GT Aeronautics recommends that all operators of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems should be rated pilots to ensure the safe operation of the system within the National Airspace System.

Q: Do GT Aeronautics unmanned aircraft systems have airworthiness certificates from the FAA?

A: Airworthiness Type Certification of the GT380 RPAS began in February 2017 with the FAA and is still ongoing as of February 2021. The GT1500 RPAS and the GT100HL will also achieve FAA Type Certification in the future.

Q: Are there any limitations (such as day VFR) for the operation of GTA unmanned aircraft systems?

A: GT Aeronautics Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems may be operated during the day or night and even in weather. However, current restrictions by the FAA limit commercial operation of unmanned aircraft systems to day (and now night) VFR flight. Military operations of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems within military restricted areas is conducted in accordance with military flight rules and the military flight clearance obtained for the specific system.

Q: Does GT Aeronautics provide complete Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems or just the aircraft platform?

A: Both. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft SystemS manufactured by GT Aeronautics are complete systems that are ready to fly and include the aircraft, Ground Control Station, all required support equipment, and operator training. We will also provide our airframes (Bandit, TACAMO, Bandito PGLM, GT-60, GT-380, GT-1500, and GT100HL) to DoD and commercial customers that wish to integrate the airframe with their own avionics. GT Aeronautics can also design and manufacture custom aircraft and/or airframes for the specific needs and applications of our clients.

Q: Does GT Aeronautics work with manned aircraft systems as well as Remotely Piloted/Unmanned Aircraft Systems?

A: Yes. GT Aeronautics currently is providing services for optionally-piloted aircraft systems and can provide support for manned aircraft as well, such as Engineering Consulting, Composite Tooling, Composite Parts & Manufacturing, and composite repair work. Our facility also provides composite parts, manufacturing, and repair work for automobiles, motorcycles, and watercraft.