Where others Fail,
We Operate
NDAA-compliant drone solutions for agriculture, survey, research, and extreme environments.
Sugar Land-based. 100% American-made. FAA Part 107 & 137 certified. Built to operate where others won't.
Why KaiDrones
The Market Demands an American Alternative
DJI — which held ~80% of the U.S. ag spray drone market — now faces FCC bans and tariffs up to 170%. Domestic, NDAA-compliant alternatives are urgently needed. KaiDrones is built to fill that gap.
NDAA-Compliant by Design
As DJI faces FCC bans and tariffs up to 170%, domestic alternatives are urgently needed. KaiDrones hardware is 100% NDAA-compliant — cleared for federal, agricultural, and enterprise use.
Learn more →Made in USA
Designed and assembled in Sugar Land, TX. Every component is sourced to meet NDAA requirements. Supporting American manufacturing while delivering hardware customers can trust.
Learn more →AI-Powered & Built to Last
Founded by a PhD AI architect and a 15-year drone hardware veteran. Our roadmap extends from precision agriculture today to hydrogen-powered and morphing-wing eVTOL by 2029.
Learn more →Platforms
Our Drone Solutions
One product available now, more in development. We ship when it's ready.
Riso X8 Agricultural Spray Drone
Our launch product. Ducted propeller design delivers 40% more endurance than comparable platforms. Up to 13 acres/hour, 20-foot swath, digital flowmeter for compliance reporting.
- ✓22 lb payload — $25,000 base price
- ✓2.5 gal tank (expandable to 4.0 gal), 1.0 GPM max
- ✓NDAA-compliant hardware stack (ARKV6X, RFD900x)
- ✓FAA Part 107 & Part 137 certified operations
Precision Mapping Platform
High-resolution aerial data collection for infrastructure inspection, land surveying, and 3D mapping — with centimeter-level accuracy and extended flight endurance.
- ✓LiDAR and multispectral imaging capabilities
- ✓Centimeter-level accuracy with RTK GPS
- ✓KaiMap proprietary data processing software
- ✓Autonomous flight planning and execution
KaiHawk VTOL — Long-Range Delivery
Hybrid fixed-wing VTOL for commercial cargo transport and last-mile logistics. Targeting 8+ hour endurance and 150+ mile range. FAA Part 135 certification planned for 2027.
- ✓8+ hours endurance, 150+ miles range (target specs)
- ✓11 lb payload, hybrid VTOL design
- ✓Patented retractable wing technology
- ✓FAA Part 135 air carrier certification — 2027
Target Applications
Designed For
Industries we're built to serve — with projected capabilities based on platform design and industry benchmarks.
Precision Agriculture
Spray, seed, and monitor crops with drone efficiency. Industry data shows 20–30% reduction in pesticide use and 10–20% yield improvement with precision aerial application.
Infrastructure Inspection
Bridges, towers, pipelines, and power lines — inspected without scaffolding, rope access, or shutdowns. Faster, safer, and more frequent than manned alternatives.
Logistics & Delivery
Last-mile delivery for remote communities, oil & gas facilities, and mountainous terrain where ground transport is impractical. KaiHawk VTOL platform — targeting 2027.
Founding Team
Built by Operators, Not Investors
Two founders. Combined 20+ years of hands-on drone hardware, AI systems, and aerospace research.
K.M. Mohsin, PhD
Founder & CEO
PhD in Computational Nanoelectronics (LSU, 2017). Former Intel yield engineer, Micron R&D intern, and Sysco senior data scientist. Creator of a best-selling vector database course on Udemy. 20+ peer-reviewed publications, h-index 11, 290+ citations. Microsoft Founders Hub selectee.
“On a mission to bring AI into the physical world — building intelligent aerial systems that operate where conventional technology fails.”
LinkedIn ProfileMd Azizul Islam
Co-Founder & Chief Drone Engineer
M.S. Mechanical Engineering — Tennessee Tech (2025, morphing wing thesis: 49.5% lift-to-drag improvement). 15+ years drone hardware. Built Bangladesh's first fixed-wing VTOL. Contributed to Tennessee Tech's CLEAN (CarbonLess Electric AviatioN) project. Published IEEE, AIAA, and ASME 2025. Best Research Paper Award.
“Morphing wing technology and composite fabrication — the same R&D that feeds directly into our Windifly eVTOL roadmap.”
LinkedIn ProfileLatest
Updates
March 2026
KaiDrones, Inc. incorporated in Delaware
Headquartered in Sugar Land, TX — building NDAA-compliant, American-made drone solutions from day one.
April 2026
Riso X8 launching for Texas agriculture
Our first product enters service operations. FAA Part 107, Part 137, and TDA pesticide license in hand.
Q2 2026
Seeking university research collaborations
Engaging UT Austin, Texas A&M, Rice University, and NREL on alternative energy, autonomy, and composite materials.
Ready to Transform Your Operations?
Contact our team to discuss how KaiDrones can address your specific needs.