Insitu
[ACTIVE]Drones · HQ: Bingen, Washington · Est. 1994 · 2 models registered · 3 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Insitu: 2 models, 3 deployments across 3 regions, 1 active incident. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Bingen, Washington
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
1
Overview
Insitu Inc. is a Bingen, Washington-based unmanned aerial systems company and wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing (2008–2026), recently acquired by Archer Aviation in August 2026. The company designs, develops, and manufactures the ScanEagle and RQ-21 Blackjack UAV platforms — runway-independent drones launched by pneumatic catapult and recovered via the patented SkyHook system. With over 1.6 million operational flight hours and 3,500+ UAS fielded across 35 nations, Insitu is one of the most combat-proven small UAS manufacturers in the world, serving the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and allied militaries including Canada, Australia, Colombia, and NATO partners.
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
1 incident on record (1 minor). Most recent: Mar 2026.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Vice President of Global Growth
President and CEO
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company
cofounder · no longer at company
Key Former Leadership (2 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Archer Aviation acquires Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid from BoeingAug 10, 2026
MOST RECENT · Archer Aviation acquires Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid from Boeing · 2026-08-10 · with Archer Aviation · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Incidents affecting Insitu
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Insitu?
Insitu Inc. is a Bingen, Washington-based unmanned aerial systems company and wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing (2008–2026), recently acquired by Archer Aviation in August 2026. The company designs, develops, and manufactures the ScanEagle and RQ-21 Blackjack UAV platforms — runway-independent drones launched by pneumatic catapult and recovered via the patented SkyHook system. With over 1.6 million operational flight hours and 3,500+ UAS fielded across 35 nations, Insitu is one of the most combat-proven small UAS manufacturers in the world, serving the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and allied militaries including Canada, Australia, Colombia, and NATO partners.
What does Insitu make?
Insitu has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: RQ-21 Blackjack, ScanEagle (Insitu builds physical robots).
Is Insitu publicly traded?
Insitu is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Boeing on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Insitu?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Insitu building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Insitu?
Diane Rose is the ceo of Insitu, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Insitu?
Insitu has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Boeing (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Insitu headquartered?
Insitu is headquartered in Bingen, Washington, USA.
Who owns Insitu?
Insitu is owned by Boeing, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Insitu operate robots?
Insitu operates 3 verified deployments, including at United States, Ukraine, Colombia.
How many robots has Insitu deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified Insitu deployments on record at sites including United States, Ukraine, Colombia. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Insitu a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Insitu ranks in roughly the top 42% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Insitu founded?
Insitu was founded in 1994.
Are there any incidents involving Insitu?
1 active incident involving Insitu is on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is Insitu safe?
Insitu has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 minor). Most recent: Mar 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.