Applewhite Aero is a Seattle based startup company founded to provide unmanned systems and training to government and industry.

Our initial focus is on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that utilize the Piccolo autopilot. Currently there is a deficit in formal training programs for UAVs for both pilots and developers.

Applewhite Aero has several UAVs in development to serve as training platforms for these purposes. We also offer design services and rapid prototyping.


Paul Applewhite - Founder
BS Aerospace Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration - Auburn University at Montgomery

Mr. Applewhite has over ten years of experience building aircraft for a variety of aerospace manufacturers including Grumman, McDonnell Douglas, and Sikorsky. He specializes in composite fabrication and assembly.