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About RtR

Trusted Innovation. Complete Capability.

Founded by PhD graduates from UC Berkeley and leading universities, Real-time Robotics designs, engineers, and manufactures complete drone systems end-to-end.

Vision

To be the world’s most trusted force in drone innovation.

Mission

Delivering disruptive drone technologies with unmatched integrity and customer service.

Always Do More with Less

One platform replaces entire fleets. One operator replaces entire teams. RtR systems deliver 2-3x more capability per mission, per dollar, per operator than any alternative.

Capability

Manufacturing Strength

Full NDAA compliance through complete vertical integration. Every critical component — airframes, avionics, motors, propellers, gimbals, controllers, smart batteries — designed and manufactured in-house.

100% in-house design and manufacturing
Full NDAA Section 889 compliance
Complete vertical integration from airframe to AI
Two facilities: Castro Valley, CA (USA) + Saigon Hi-Tech Park (Vietnam)
70+
R&D Engineers
2014
Founded
100%
In-House Design
2
Global HQs
Team

Leadership Team

QN

Quoc Nguyen

CEO & Founder

Aerospace engineer with 15+ years in UAS design. Led full-stack development from airframe to AI.

LN

Lam Nguyen

COO

Operations and strategy leader driving global expansion across defense and commercial markets.

R&D

Engineering Team

Research & Development

30+ engineers across firmware, mechanical, AI/ML, and sensor integration spanning two continents.

OPS

Operations Team

Manufacturing

Vertically integrated production in Castro Valley, CA and Saigon Hi-Tech Park, Vietnam.

Team

Our Team in Action

RtR team at Detroit demo booth
Team member presenting HERA
Team preparing HERA for flight
Press covering RtR demonstration
Live demonstration event
HERA in flight over Detroit
Our Journey

Timeline

2014

Founded by PhD graduates from UC Berkeley

2016

First prototype flight validates proof of concept

2018

Vietnam R&D Center established at Saigon Hi-Tech Park

2020

HERA platform development begins, full-stack in-house

2022

NDAA compliance achieved, government contracts secured

2024

HERA production launch with 105 TOPS AI edge computing

2026

Global expansion, serving defense, enterprise, and agriculture

Ecosystem

Technology & Integration Partners

NDAA Section 889 Compliant

Meets all U.S. government hardware and data security requirements

Core Values

What Drives Us

Innovation First

Pushing boundaries in airframe design, AI, and edge computing.

Full Ownership

Complete stack control with zero third-party dependencies.

Mission-Driven

Every decision serves our mission to advance humanity through drone technology.

Global Mindset

Two continents, one team. Diverse perspectives drive better solutions.

Global Presence

Our Offices

United States HQ

4250 Heyer Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Vietnam R&D Center

Lot I-4b-4.2 Road N3, Saigon Hi-Tech Park, Thu Duc City, HCMC

"We design airframes, engineer electronics, write firmware, build GCS, and develop AI platforms, all under one roof. Our mission is to invent and innovate drone technologies to advance humanity."
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