American Manufacturing.
Defense Grade.
Component production and final assembly for aviation and autonomous systems programs. Tampa Bay, Florida. Operational today.
What We Build
Merkuri Manufacturing supports both component supply and complete final assembly across manned and unmanned aviation programs. Capabilities span airframe fabrication, propulsion, avionics integration, and autonomous systems assembly.
Airframe Fabrication
- All-aluminum structural assemblies
- Composite panel and skin fabrication
- Welded steel and titanium substructures
- Fixed-wing, rotary, and hybrid configurations
- Component supply to partner programs
Propulsion Assembly
- 4-stroke piston engine assembly and test
- Electric propulsion integration
- Hybrid powerplant configuration
- Engine mount and cowling fabrication
- Propeller and drive system integration
Avionics & Systems
- Glass panel and EFIS installation
- Autopilot and flight control integration
- Autonomous stack integration
- Sensor suite and payload installation
- Communications and datalink systems
UAS Final Assembly
- Attritable UAS production
- Ground control station fabrication
- Tether management system assembly
- Persistent ISR platform integration
- Heavy-lift VTOL logistics platforms
Quality & Test
- Structural load and fatigue testing
- Propulsion run-in and acceptance test
- Avionics bench test and calibration
- Flight test and airworthiness verification
- Documentation and delivery support
Precision Components
- CNC-machined structural components
- Sheet metal forming and fabrication
- 3D-printed tooling and prototype parts
- Bonded composite assemblies
- Hardware kitting and supply chain support
Platform Portfolio
Merkuri Manufacturing supports a portfolio of aviation and autonomous systems programs spanning light sport aircraft, heavy-lift VTOL logistics, and persistent tethered ISR.
Light Sport Aircraft Program
All-aluminum light sport and ultralight aircraft production. Finished airframes, in-house powerplant, and complete avionics integration. Proven production line. Deliveries active.
Heavy-Lift VTOL Logistics Platform
Autonomous VTOL logistics UAS supporting contested battlespace resupply. Payload capacity exceeding 1,300 lbs. Shaft-driven transmission optimized for heavy loads. Expeditionary force logistics application.
Tethered Persistent ISR Platform
Maritime and land-based tethered UAS delivering 24/7 persistent surveillance, communications relay, and over-the-horizon C2. All-weather capable. Continuous tethered power. Uninterruptible comms via secure tether link.
Facility
Qualified Partners Only.
Merkuri Manufacturing capacity is available to qualified defense prime contractors, aerospace integrators, and DoD program offices. No unsolicited proposals. Inquiry-only access.