ZMI - Xfold Drones Maker and Drone Services

11/07/2025

It was a pleasure meeting with the Minister of Agriculture of Uzbekistan in Washington D.C., right across from the White House.
We’re moving forward together to bring AI and drone innovation to agriculture, helping modernize farming, promote sustainability, and make the world a better place.

04/16/2025

Our team is growing, and we’re looking for a smart, proactive Project Coordinator / Assistant to help us stay organized and keep things running smoothly across our San Francisco and Los Angeles (Santa Clarita) locations.

Day-to-day tasks will include:
- Scheduling & calendar management
- Parts procurement & shipping coordination
- Team follow-ups & CRM updates
- Light client communication & support

Project tracking, order & inventory management, and invoicing

Skills we're looking for:
Excellent communication, fast thinking, resourceful, and organized. Comfort with:

- Google Suite, Microsoft Office, CRM tools
- Zoom, Twilio, calendar systems
- Customer service, order resolution, and light project management

Bonus: experience with government grants or aerospace logistics

Hours: Part-time (approx. 30 hrs/week)
Location: Hybrid — Remote work plus in-person meetups in both San Francisco & Los Angeles as needed

This role is ideal for someone who’s self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excited to support a fast-growing aerospace company doing some seriously innovative work.

Know someone who might be a great fit? DM me or send resumes my way!

10/21/2024

🚁 Last day in Florida for the week! We've had an incredible time training our partners at the USDA, showcasing the capabilities of our xFold™ Dragon drones. 🐉 These powerful machines continue to prove their value in the field, and we’re excited to see how they’ll enhance future operations. Onward and upward! 💪

10/01/2024

🚀 We’re thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration between Kaizen™ Aerospace and Autodesk! Together, we’re pushing the limits of what UAV technology can achieve by developing modular testbed platforms for performance-aided design.

Our xFold™ drones are at the heart of this collaboration, showcasing incredible capabilities—from safely lifting 1000lb cargo to supporting human rescue missions. Soon, we’ll be introducing the xFold™ DragonH2000, capable of lifting an astonishing 2000lbs!

By partnering with Autodesk, we’re combining the power of sensor-based data collection, cloud-based digital twins, and innovative UAV design to drive real-world insights and accelerate the design cycle. Together, we’re taking UAV performance and design innovation to the next level! 🌍✨

We’re proud to be part of this journey and can’t wait to see what’s next. Check out the full details here:
https://www.research.autodesk.com/blog/kaizen-aerospace-collaboration-yields-modular-testbeds-for-performance-aided-design/

Learn how Autodesk Research and Kaizen Aerospace are exploring...

09/14/2024

🚁 Successful Showcase at the Disaster Expo in Los Angeles! 🚁

Last week, Kaizen™ Aerospace had the incredible opportunity to present our xFold™ drones at the Disaster Expo in Los Angeles, demonstrating their unmatched capabilities for search and rescue missions. Our xFold™ UAVs, with payload capacities ranging from 1lb to an impressive 1000lb, are designed to perform in the toughest conditions, including human rescue operations, providing critical support to first responders when it matters most.

We are thrilled by the overwhelming interest and positive feedback from attendees, and we’re excited to start working with our new partners and clients in the search and rescue market worldwide. Together, we aim to push the boundaries of UAV technology and make a significant impact in saving lives across the globe.

Thank you to everyone who visited us at the event—we look forward to collaborating and continuing our mission to make a difference!

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08/15/2023

https://youtu.be/jF7AcE3fQg4
Another big step in our partnership with Autodesk!

See the release here:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/autodesk-research_accelerating-performance-driven-design-with-activity-7097242060876894208-ag6h?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Imagine if designers could instantly learn from real-world product usage. What if we could fast-track workflows to enhance product performance? Autodesk Rese...

08/11/2023

Great to see our xFold drones (left) taking part in this project!

Great to see our xFold drones (left) taking part in this project!

04/18/2023

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7053776666518560768/

We're excited to announce our partnership with Autodesk. Stay tuned for exciting new developments coming this year!

What role does a digital twin play in design and manufacturing? Autodesk Research is setting out to explore that with research partner Kaizen Aerospace, xFold…

03/07/2023

Day #1 wrap, filming a new feature film, beautiful locations between the Bay and Sacramento!

10/20/2022

https://vimeo.com/505015553

After projects with NASA / Navy during 2021, it was determined that they would be looking for new solutions in the 500lb and 1000lb cargo range.

Here you see the DragonH300lb quick photo/video shoot, right after conducting inclement weather (high wind) heavy payload test operations.

The xFold DragonH series of aircraft is capable of lifting more payloads and for longer durations than any other UAS of its kind.
Perfect for civilian, military, and government applications where off-the-shelf drones won't cut it and helicopters can be too costly and dangerous to operate.

Stay tuned for our newest developments!

This is "xFold DragonH300lb tethered cargo test" by ZM Interactive on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

09/10/2022

Last day of filming at one of my favorite locations in CA!