Tomahawk Robotics

Melbourne, Florida common-control software firm founded 2018 by Brad Truesdell (CEO) and Matt Summer (CTO). Flagship Kinesis is an AI-enhanced, open-architecture common controller widely fielded across DoD for operating heterogeneous UxVs (ground, air, maritime) and third-party sensors from a single pane of glass. Acquired by AeroVironment for $120M cash + stock (announced 22 Aug 2023, closed 18 Sept 2023); folded into AV's SUAS business unit within the Unmanned Systems segment while retaining the Florida workforce and facilities.