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Desert Rotor

MIRA X & COMMAND XD

Interoperability Across Platforms, Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), Next-Generation 5G / SATCOM, Operational Efficiency & Reduced Cognitive Load

Mission AreaCommand and ControlTypeBothTRLTRL 9Technical MaturityDeployedTeam Size10-20Funding StageBootstrappedATO StatusPendingCohort25-1

About

Problem

Unmanned operations are fragmented. Air, land, and maritime platform often requires its own ground control system (GCS), creating training burdens, poor interoperability, and mission delays. In contested or denied environments, fragile communications and non-resilient networks increase operational risk.

Solution

Desert Rotor provides a single, interoperable GCS for all unmanned assets with redundant mesh networking and integrated 5G/SATCOM for resilient beyond-line-of-sight control. Currently advancing full multi-domain operations (MDO) capability. Field Validation 550+ GCS deployed globally since 2020 with U.S. and allied defense and commercial operators. Proven in rugged environments with near‑zero downtime. Technology Maturity: TRL 9 - Operationally proven hardware/software in production and fielded worldwide. Next-gen hardware in final pre-production.

Strategic Advantage

Proprietary cross‑platform HID/GCS stack independent of Windows/Linux/Android, patented integration workflows, unmatched interoperability, and 5+ years of deployment know‑how. Go‑to‑Market Direct DoD access (Army, Navy, DLA), contract vehicle companies, D2P2 SBIR awardee, expanding via SWMAC, client resellers Dual‑Use Energy, mining, environmental monitoring, disaster response, heavy‑lift, high‑altitude any robust unmanned control requirement.

Team

Debin Ray (CEO), Aaron Frank (CFO), Joe Burch (Principal Engineer), James Roe (VP Defense), Marc Chesley (Software Advisor).

Primary User

Frontline operators: ISR teams, C‑UAS crews, unmanned pilots. User‑Critical

Problem

Interoperability Across Platforms, Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), Next-Generation 5G / SATCOM, Operational Efficiency & Reduced Cognitive Load