Get a Piece of Target Arm
Invest in multi-patented, breakthrough technology enabling drones to launch and recover from any moving vehicle
Reasons to Invest
$5.35M+
in non-dilutive DoD funding across 10 contracts with Army, Air Force and Space Force, including 2 active projects, and already booked $3.65M in Revenue since 2019
Dual-use markets
for defense & commercial applications – With our first commercial contract secured, we believe we are now positioned to scale across 800,000+ vehicles in need of drone autonomy
3 issued patents
1 pending - creating a strong competitive moat that protects our proprietary On-the-Move technology across air, land, sea, and space applications, establishing significant barriers to entry
Today’s Drones Cannot Easily and Reliably Launch or Recover From a Moving Vehicle
You have to stop. Every time. This isn’t just a technical limitation – it’s a physics challenge: the aerodynamic problem of landing on a moving platform has proven extremely difficult to solve, creating a fundamental bottleneck that drastically reduces the utility and scalability of drones across both defense and commercial sectors.
Target Arm Enables Fully Autonomous Drone Launch and Recovery From Any Moving Vehicle at Any Speed - No Stopping, No Pilot, No Delay.
Our patented family of products includes our TULAR (pin system) and RALAR (robotic arm) solutions. Both work with rotary and fixed-wing drones, creating a true breakthrough in drone mobility across land, sea, air, and space applications.
Our Technology Unlocks
Launch and recovery from vehicles moving at highway speeds
Compatibility with various drone types (rotary & fixed-wing)
Operations across land, sea, air and space applications
Fully autonomous systems with sensor fusion precision
Seamless integration with any vehicle or vessel
Market
The US military’s drone market is projected to be $13.7B in 2025, and grow to $24.7B by 2030 (12.4% CAGR*) (source), as unmanned systems become essential across all military branches. Simultaneously, the autonomous last-mile delivery market is expanding at a 34% CAGR* from $3B to $25B by 2030 (source), with drone package delivery growing even faster at 49% CAGR* (source).
*CAGR – Cumulative Annual Growth Rate
Target Arm addresses an opportunity of 800,000 vehicles across these two key sectors.
Early Traction
Our business model is straightforward: we sell one kit per vehicle at $75,000 each, including hardware, software, and support.
Our Business Model
*The above kit data points are vehicle counts of target customers and not related to current Target Arm customers. The kit sales quotas and revenue figures shown are illustrative goals and not guarantees of future performance. They do not reflect signed contracts and are subject to change based on market conditions and execution.
Recognition & Awards
Most Fundable Company 2020 (Pepperdine, from 4,500 submissions)
2021 Eddies Winner – Robotics (Massachusetts Innovation Award)
Top 5 Finalist 2022 Startup of the Year (Established.us)
The Judges and Audience's Winner of the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneur Accelerator Demo Day 2025
Commercial Partnerships
First commercial contract signed (March 2025) with Recon Rig
Live demonstrations with Hyundai Motor Group (South Korea and Michigan)
Commercial Partnerships
10 Department of Defense SBIR/STTR Contracts to date (6 Phase I, 4 Phase II)
Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Naval Special Warfare Group
Live demos for SOCOM at Family of Special Ops Vehicles (FOSOV) Rodeo (Nevada, 2025)
Active contracts with U.S. Army and Air Force
Successfully tested at Thunderstorm 24-3 with U.S. Army and international forces
Team Member on $3M Air Force R&D contract for Small Hybrid Aerial Refueling Kit (Autonomous Air-Air Refueling)
Commercial Partnerships
$5.2M+
in non-dilutive DoD funding
$2.5M+
raised from venture capital, family offices, and angel investors
The Technology
Our business model is straightforward: we sell one kit per vehicle at $75,000 each, including hardware, software, and support.
Ralar® Robotic Arm (Launch & Recovery) Device
Our Ralar and Tular devices transform vehicles into mobile drone bases, enabling continuous operations without stop-and-launch and stop-and-recover limitations.
Ralar is a robotic arm that reaches out, grabs the drone, and pulls it in, all while on the move. It’s like a mechanical catcher’s mitt that knows exactly where the drone is and how to bring it home safely.
Tular® The Universal (Launch & Recovery) Device
Tular is like a drone parking spot that grabs drones mid-air, even while the vehicle is driving. It uses a special pin system that helps the drone guide itself in and securely attach while everything’s still moving. The telescopic pins allow Tular to conform and capture any shape of drone.
Both systems are vehicle-agnostic, able to mount on delivery trucks, military vehicles; boats and ships, or unmanned ground vehicles.
What's Ahead: Our Roadmap
*This graphic contains forward-looking events and timelines that are subject to change.
Simultaneously, we’re developing our “Magazine Capability” – a multi-drone (10+) system for both military and commercial applications. This advancement will revolutionize drone deployment, enabling vehicles to operate multiple drones simultaneously for enhanced surveillance, delivery capacity, and operational efficiency.
Target Arm's "Magazine Capability" System
Our proven military technology is now ready for commercial scaling, especially for integration with autonomous vehicles for last-mile delivery. This innovation is designed to enable 24/7 unmanned package delivery with drones from unmanned package delivery trucks.
Our Competitive Advantage
There are a few tech competitors for in-motion drone recovery, but with severe limitations on speed and uses. Target Arm’s innovation is protected by 3 issued patents and 1 pending application, covering operations across air, sea, land, and space.
Use of Funds
This round will accelerate Target Arm’s transition from proven prototypes to initial commercial production. With our roadmap focused on scaling between 2025-2028, this funding enables us to hire key engineering and sales talent, build demonstration kits, and prepare for manufacturing while supporting our existing military contracts with their monthly recurring revenue.
Our Team
Jeffrey "Cheese" A. McChesney • Chairman, CEO and Founder
Jeff McChesney, CEO of Target Arm, pioneers Tular, launching and recovering drones autonomously from any moving vehicle, already at over 65mph. A USAF Academy, Columbia and Harvard alumnus, TopGun grad, & Harvard National Security Fellow, Jeff is a seasoned entrepreneur, combat pilot, and expert in finance and cybersecurity. With a track record of success, he inspires excellence and integrity, holding multiple pilot licenses. *Past performance is not indicative of future results. There is no guarantee of similar outcomes.
Ryan "Dory" Bigham • SVP/Lead Engineer & Co-Founder
Ryan Bigham, SVP & Lead Engineer at Target Arm, is an accomplished mechanical engineer who has excelled in team management in the aerospace and medical sectors. He has a proven track record of building successful teams capable of turning ideas into tangible products.* Ryan's engineering background from Rensselaer Polytechnic University, coupled with his passion for engineering design, allows him to effectively guide projects from conception to completion. *Past performance is not indicative of future results. There is no guarantee of similar outcomes.
Eric David Achtmann • Director
Eric Achtmann, founder of Global Capital X, is a seasoned leader, innovator, and investor. He has extensive experience in aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors. Notable achievements include pioneering product development at McKinsey and co-founding V-Nova. Eric holds an MBA in Finance from the MIT Sloan School of Management and further degrees from MIT, Von Karman Institute, TU Munich, and University of New Hampshire.
Douglas Andrew Neugold • Director
Douglas Neugold served as Chairman/CEO/President of ATMI, Inc. from 2011 to 2014 when it was acquired by Entegris for $1.15B.* Prior, he held various leadership roles at ATMI since joining in 1998, including President of the company in 2000. With a Bachelor’s degree from Clarkson University, he boasts 30+ years of experience in the electronics industry, aimed at driving growth and innovation. *References to Douglas Neugold's past roles, including his tenure as Chairman, CEO, and President of ATMI, Inc. and its acquisition by Entegris, are for informational purposes only and do not imply future success or guarantee similar outcomes for Target Arm. Past performance and achievements are not indicative of future results.
Warren Katz • Advisor
Warren is currently Chairman Of The Board at The Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government. Previously, Warren was the Managing Director for Techstars’ Air Force Accelerator, where he assisted emerging companies, including Target Arm in 2020. He is an angel investor and mentor to over 30 companies and was formerly the CEO of MAK Technologies, which he sold to VT Systems in 2006.* With Bachelor’s in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from MIT, Warren possesses deep technical and business acumen across a wide breadth of business solutions. *References to prior roles are provided for informational purposes only. These references do not guarantee future success or similar outcomes for Target Arm. Past performance and achievements are not indicative of future results.
MG (Ret.) Steve Sargeant "Burner" • Advisor
General Sargeant is currently the CEO of Marvin Test Solutions, and was formerly the Commander of the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Command, the Commander of the 56th Fighter Wing, the Commander of the 8th Fighter Wing and Commandant of the USAF Weapons School. With extensive commercial and national security experience, Steve has dual Masters’ (MBA and MS) from Embry Riddle University, a Bachelor’s from the USAF Academy and is a graduate of the Air Force Fighter Weapons School.
Why Invest
Target Arm has solved a fundamental problem in drone operations, validated by $5.35M+ in military contracts and backed by $2.5M+ from venture capital, family offices, and angel investors. We have already booked $3.65M in Revenue. Our patent protected technology serves multiple billion-dollar markets, with clear revenue paths across government and enterprise customers. This is likely the final opportunity for retail investors before our Series A, with proven technology ready for commercial scaling.
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