company overview
WhiteFox offers drone detection, tracking, and mitigation products. The Company uses radio frequency scanners combined with advanced machine learning algorithms to detect drones and to filter noise that could cause false positives.
Mitigation techniques are based on “soft-kill” strategies, a drone is taken over and redirected to land in a safe location.
leadership
Luke Fox
Founder & CEO
Luke is the founder and CEO of WhiteFox Defense Technologies. Established in 2014, WhiteFox has become a leader in the development of drone detection, tracking, and mitigation technologies, helping secure airspace against unauthorized drones. Under Fox's leadership, WhiteFox has gained recognition for its innovative approach to ensuring drones are used safely and legally.
Fox is an internationally recognized expert in drone technology and has been instrumental in shaping the drone security landscape. He has served in various influential roles, including Vice Chair on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Drone Committee and involvement in international standards bodies such as the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and ASTM International.
Before founding WhiteFox, Fox built and operated cyber-forensics and high-performance drone manufacturing companies, experiences that fueled his vision for creating comprehensive solutions to manage drone airspace. His work has earned him a spot on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list, recognizing his ongoing innovation and advocacy in the field.
investment date
September 2019
Industry
Robotics/Autonomy
headquarters
San Luis Obispo, CA