Heven AeroTech Named to Fast Company's "Next Big Things in Tech" List for 2025

Hydrogen-powered drone leader recognized for redefining endurance, autonomy, and energy resilience in unmanned systems

STERLING, Va., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Heven AeroTech, the market leader in hydrogen-powered drones, has been named to Fast Company's 2025 Next Big Things in Tech list, an editorially selected honor spotlighting breakthrough technologies poised to transform industries in the years ahead.

Heven AeroTech was recognized for its runway-independent drone platforms, which combine hydrogen power, long-endurance flight, rapid field refueling, and mission-adaptable payloads to support operations across defense, humanitarian, and commercial sectors.

"We're honored to be recognized not just for what we're building, but for how it's already being used," said Bentzion Levinson, CEO of Heven AeroTech. "Our team has spent the last five years designing UAVs that don't just push technical boundaries—they solve real problems in the field. This award affirms that mission."

With operational deployments underway and U.S. manufacturing scaling, Heven AeroTech's momentum continues to build across defense and dual-use markets.

Among the systems highlighted is the Z1: a hydrogen-powered UAV with 8–10 hours of flight endurance, field-based hydrogen generation, and AI-powered autonomous flight. The Z1 is currently undergoing field evaluation by U.S. military partners and has been selected for DIU's Blue UAS and Concierge programs.

Fast Company's editorial team selected honorees based on ingenuity, relevance, and the potential for broad cultural or business impact. Heven AeroTech's inclusion reflects both the technical maturity of its UAV platforms and its ability to operate at the intersection of sustainability, national security, and global innovation.

About Heven AeroTech

Founded in 2019, Heven AeroTech is the market leader in hydrogen-powered, runway-independent drones engineered for mission-critical operations. Headquartered in Virginia, Heven AeroTech designs, manufactures, and deploys unmanned systems that combine endurance, stealth, and modularity for defense, commercial, and humanitarian use. With facilities in Washington state and Virginia, Heven AeroTech's platforms are designed and built in the U.S., with operational deployments around the globe.

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