Prioria (company)

Prioria Robotics, Inc. (often referred to as Prioria) is an American engineering and manufacturing company specializing in the design, development, and production of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones. Founded in 2003, Prioria initially focused on biomimicry, drawing inspiration from biological systems for the development of innovative flight technologies.

The company's core expertise lies in creating versatile, small UAS platforms that can operate in challenging environments. Their unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are designed for a range of applications including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), infrastructure inspection, search and rescue, and agricultural monitoring.

One of Prioria's most notable products is the Maveric, a morphing wing UAS. The Maveric is capable of changing its wing shape in flight, allowing it to optimize performance for different flight conditions and mission requirements. This morphing wing technology provides increased maneuverability, extended flight endurance, and improved stability compared to traditional fixed-wing UAVs.

Prioria Robotics has worked with various government agencies, commercial clients, and research institutions. The company has received funding from organizations such as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to advance its UAS technology. Prioria's contributions to the field of unmanned aerial systems have helped to push the boundaries of what is possible with small, autonomous aircraft.