Tempest Droneworx™ has been selected as one of the Southeast’s most promising technology companies to present at Venture Atlanta 2026, a premier venture capital conference scheduled for October 14-15 at the Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall. The selection places the Houston-based real-time intelligence company among a select group of emerging firms recognized for innovation, market opportunity, and growth potential, positioning it to connect with top-tier investors and strategic partners.
Venture Atlanta, now in its 19th year, has helped launch more than 1,000 companies, facilitating over $8.8 billion in capital raised and $22 billion in successful exits. Presenting companies are chosen through a highly competitive process and span sectors including AI, defense technology, robotics, and cybersecurity. For Tempest Droneworx, the opportunity to present signals a critical step in transitioning from proven technology to scalable commercial success.
“Over the last several years, we’ve gone from proving that our technology works to proving that it solves real problems,” said Ty Audronis, founder and CTO of Tempest Droneworx™. “We’ve demonstrated our technology with the FAA and U.S. Air Force, we’re working with universities and commercial customers, and we’re bringing Corvus MRDR™ to market. Being selected for Venture Atlanta gives us the opportunity to tell that story to people who understand what it takes to turn proven technology into a much larger company.”
The company’s core offering aggregates data from robots, drones, cameras, sensors, RADAR, and other sources into a real-time 3D common operating picture, enabling both human operators and autonomous systems to understand and act on unfolding situations. Unlike systems tied to a specific aircraft, sensor, or AI provider, Tempest Droneworx’s technology is designed to work across platforms, allowing customers to leverage existing systems and integrate new ones as needs evolve.
This platform-agnostic approach could be a significant differentiator in defense, public safety, and commercial markets where interoperability is often a challenge. Tempest Droneworx™ has already demonstrated simultaneous control of heterogeneous unmanned aircraft and airspace deconfliction capabilities with the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Air Force. Its Harbinger™ platform supports integration with LiDAR, thermal and RGB sensors, satellite data, and more. The company is also bringing Corvus MRDR™ (Modular Robotics Development & Reporting) to market, an engineering platform that enables incremental testing from simulation to real hardware without rebuilding test environments.
“Venture Atlanta is where promising companies get discovered and where the right connections can change what comes next,” said Allyson Eman, CEO of Venture Atlanta. “This year’s companies represent some of the Southeast’s strongest and most ambitious founders and technologies. Being selected in such a competitive field is a significant achievement, and we’re excited to give these companies a platform to connect with hundreds of investors and influential leaders who can help turn visibility into capital, partnerships, and growth.”
The implications of this selection extend beyond visibility. Venture Atlanta alumni include successful technology companies such as Bark, CallRail, Flock Safety, and Salesloft. For Tempest Droneworx, presenting at the event could accelerate capital raising, strategic partnerships, and market expansion—particularly in defense and government sectors where its Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business status may provide additional advantage. As the event is anticipated to be sold out, the company will have a concentrated opportunity to engage with hundreds of venture capital firms, corporate venture groups, and Fortune 500 innovation leaders.
To learn more about Tempest Droneworx™, visit www.tempestdroneworx.com. For more information about Venture Atlanta, to register for the event, or to view the conference schedule, please visit www.ventureatlanta.org.
