GA-ASI
Drones & AutonomyGeneral Atomics Aeronautical
Medium-altitude long-endurance uncrewed aircraft for maritime and land ISR.
Headquarters
Poway, California, USA
Founded
1993
Scale
Privately held, General Atomics group
Export jurisdiction
ITAR + MTCR
Company Overview
GA-ASI builds the Predator-lineage MALE UAS family, including MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian now flown by multiple allies.
Why we source from them
- MQ-9B is certifiable for civil airspace, relevant to coast guard and SAR.
- Established allied FMS pathway.
Capability Focus
- MALE UAS
- Maritime surveillance payloads
- Ground control stations
- Training and sustainment
General Atomics Aeronautical Product Line
Platform Imagery
Export control & compliance posture
Jurisdiction
ITAR + MTCR
Typical categories
- USML Cat. VIII
- MTCR Category I
Transfer route
FMS
ITAR Cat. VIII and MTCR Category I. US UAS export policy applies case-by-case under MTCR.
Public sources ยท reviewed September 2026
Typical classifications drawn from public regulations and company sources for guidance only. Final jurisdiction is confirmed per configuration, end user and destination with the responsible US authorities. Listing does not imply a partnership or endorsement by General Atomics Aeronautical.
Related Reading
Start a requirement with General Atomics Aeronautical
Send the model, quantity and destination. Our desk returns pricing guidance, availability and the licensing route that fits the program.