Aeryon Labs Inc., a premier manufacturer of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), has been ranked 10th in the 2015 Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ awards, as well as 87th in the North American Technology Fast 500™ ranking. This is the second year that Aeryon Labs has been acknowledged for exceptional growth within the Canadian technology industry.
Established in 1997, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ program celebrates exceptional performance in the Canadian technology industry and tracks the successful growth of Canadian-grown leaders. The program augments the broader Deloitte North American Technology Fast 500™ initiative with winners automatically eligible for this elite ranking.
“Aeryon’s technology leadership in the sUAS industry and the accelerating adoption of sUAS within military, public safety and commercial markets contributed to the growth of our business in 2014,” commented Dave Kroetsch, Aeryon’s President and CEO. “To be recognized by Deloitte in successive years is a testament to the dedication of our employees and the commitment of our customers.”
“Fast 50 companies are innovators that transform great ideas into stunning realities,” said Robert Nardi, Technology, Media and Telecommunications Managing Partner for Deloitte Canada. “Their passion and determination makes them all inspiring success stories. They are vital to the Canadian technology sector.”
To qualify for the Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ ranking, companies must have been in business for at least four years, have revenues of at least $5 million, be headquartered in Canada, own proprietary technology, conduct research and development activities in Canada and invest a minimum of five percent of gross revenues in R&D.