American Autonomy, Inc. (formerly Rantizo Inc.) announces software platform to unlock aerial autonomy for US agriculture
Software to give farmers control over their drone data and help drone manufacturers gain a competitive advantage.
IOWA CITY, Iowa, October 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — American Autonomy, Inc. today shared its vision for a new software platform designed to connect agricultural drone operations with critical data for real-world decision making. Built for drone manufacturers and designed for farmers, the platform is being developed to address a growing crisis where drone data is locked in closed Chinese systems and leaves US operators with few viable options.
Currently, 93% of agricultural drones used in the US are produced in China. Most run on proprietary software that limits access to critical flight and application data. Import restrictions and supply chain disruptions have already impacted drone availability, leaving farmers with expensive, less capable drone options and siled data. With few alternatives, farmers are forced to pay more for less while their data remains trapped in the drone. At the same time, farmers face a challenging agricultural economy, characterized by rising input costs, shrinking margins and fewer tools built specifically for their operations.
American Autonomy, Inc. builds a different future. One in which farmers own their data, drone manufacturers gain a competitive advantage through US-developed software technology, and aerial autonomy becomes a key driver of farm productivity and profitability.
“Today, farmers are forced to choose between Chinese drones and their peers, and none of them make it easy to secure or share data,” says Mary ScottCEO of American Autonomy Inc. “We’re building software that puts farmers back in control and gives drone manufacturers the tools to deliver a competitive, American-built hardware and software solution that delivers results for farmers.”
As investments in drone technology continue to grow around the world the United Statesmuch of it is focused on defense and surveillance. Agriculture, despite its size and strategic importance, has lagged behind. American Autonomy, Inc. is stepping into that gap with software that links aerial autonomy to the decisions that matter most on the farm.
The software stack includes:
- Ground control station software for mission planning and control of spraying and dispersion applications.
- Drone data management software for pre- and post-flight operations, including field and flight data, pilot and drone management, maintenance and warranty, all stored on secure US servers.
- AcreConnect™the leading operator platform for task management, flight tracking, billing, application mapping, FAA reporting and connection to the agricultural ecosystem.
These tools are designed to function as a comprehensive solution or as standalone products, adaptable to a wide range of drone systems based on specific needs. This flexibility allows manufacturers to deliver U.S.-developed solutions tailored to the demands of American agriculture.
Exedy® drones, a MichiganThe established drone manufacturer, known for its automotive-grade quality and precision, will be the first to adopt American Autonomy, Inc.’s full software stack. into its agricultural drone systems. This partnership will demonstrate how high-quality hardware and US-developed software can come together to deliver a total drone solution.
“We give manufacturers a way to differentiate themselves in the market,” he said Mary ScottCEO of American Autonomy, Inc. “Our software provides American drone makers like Exedy with a complete, connected solution designed for the demands of American agriculture and built to deliver the experience their customers expect.”
This announcement follows the formation of American Autonomy, Inc.; a company focused on providing software solutions for the American drone industry. The team, formerly part of Rantizo Inc., has been flying and supporting spray drones since 2018.
For more information, visit American-Autonomy.com.
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