About RAPTOR

About Us

North America’s Full-Service Provider Of Spraying Drones

Raptor’s Reasons

Our mandate is to unite manufacturers, distributors, and dealers under one efficient system, delivering top-tier drone products, expert repair services, and streamlined supply solutions across North America.

As the name Raptor implies, we strive to set the speed, precision, and power standards that will redefine the modern drone industry. Our ability to unite manufacturers, distributors, and dealers into one innovative and streamlined system equips Raptor to revolutionize the drone supply and service market, unapologetically.

With a network of 30+ partner dealers across our America-wide hunting ground, and dedicated Raptor teams in Canada, our unified brand promise will ensure every location delivers a consistent product selection and an efficient service experience, all bolstered by local feel and focus.

Whether you are looking to outmaneuver the competition, optimize your operations, or bring the advantage of cutting-edge drone technology to your next project, choose Raptor—a company with teeth, ready to establish themselves as an industry force to be reckoned with.

The Raptor Code

Honorable Hunt:

We hunt with honor. We operate with integrity. While others make noise, we make moves—the right ones. Our ferocity is principled, our dominance is earned, and our trust is the foundation of every partnership and customer relationship. We win the right way, because true strength needs no shortcuts.

Speed & Agility:

In a fast-moving industry, response time matters. We prioritize quick decision-making, rapid repairs, and streamlined operations that leverage innovation. Our agility allows us to embrace market shifts, emerging technologies, and customer needs with a mindset of continuous evolution.

Relentless Pursuit:

We operate with strength and determination, constantly improving in an effort to stay ahead of the game. We do not see competition, we see only prey. We are unapologetic in our desire for growth and industry dominance.

Precision & Focus:

We remain laser focused and detail-oriented. Every action we take must advance the mission for our customers, team, partners, and our industry. We recognize that waste serves no one, and strive to eliminate it across everything we offer.

Strategic Cooperation:

We forge powerful alliances, because the hunt is more effective as a pack. Our partnerships are a force multiplier, driving shared dominance and ensuring we move faster and strike harder than any who stand alone.

Our Story

Our story began nearly two decades ago, long before the name Raptor was forged.

It started in 2009 with a friendship and a vision. Dave Sanders, a software and efficiency expert, saw the immense potential of the emerging drone industry and pitched the idea to his longtime friend, Dale King, a retired Illinois State Police officer with a background in military and protection services. Together, they founded Homeland Surveillance & Electronics (HSE) with a mission to bring cutting-edge drone technology to first responders.

What began as a bold idea quickly grew into a trusted family enterprise. As demand surged, Dave’s brother, Terry, built the company’s first website, and in 2013, Dave’s children, Bryan and Joye, brought their expertise in operations and sales to the team. This foundation of family and shared purpose became the core of the company's culture.

HSE’s reputation for expertise and unwavering support led them into the heart of American agriculture, where they became a leading authority on spray drone technology. Under the leadership of Bryan Sanders, who was named President in 2017, the company honed its focus on empowering farmers and operators across the country.

In 2025, to better serve this community, HSE joined forces with Canada’s award-winning Raptor Dynamic. This industry-first alliance united drone manufacturers, distributors, and dealers under one roof, creating a single, ruthlessly efficient ecosystem with over 30 partner locations nationwide.

Today, as Raptor, we carry that same family-driven commitment to expertise and support, now amplified by a national network. We provide unbiased, manufacturer-agnostic advice to find the right tool for the job, backed by expert-led training and local service centers that eliminate costly downtime. From the Pacific to the Atlantic, we empower our partners and customers to operate smarter, safer, and more effectively—ensuring they don't just compete, they dominate.

Customer Review

Leo S.

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Met with Raptor in February and going down next week for training. Been waiting 10 years to bring drones into our company fleet and this company was definitely the right one to do it for us.

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Bernard B.

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My training experience with the Raptor staff was with a great touch of joy. The HSE - UAV staff are a great team of individuals, full of knowledge and resources. My drone Octo and I look forward to completing many successful missions. Thanks again!

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Dave G.

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Simone and Joye were great hosts for our training and covered the equipment in thorough detail. Highly recommend!

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Jared B.

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Very helpful, friendly and informative! Simone is a wealth of information and eager to help with any questions I had, as well as a great instructor on the operation programs and UAV flight. Joye was simply a joy. Super helpful in making sure we had everything we needed from equipment to the proper waivers and paperwork. Simply Awesome!

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Eric L.

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This is the first review I have ever written in any capacity, but it would be a grave injustice to Joye and Raptor to not write my first. I purchased a T-30 that was urgently needed perform a project for the PA department of forestry. The freight forwarder never showed up and I was forced to fly to Orlando to pick up the drone at their headquarters. Joye was willing to meet me after midnight to ensure I could drive the drone to Central Pennsylvania overnight for the project. To say her kindness was appreciated would be a massive understatement. Every company strives to provide good customer service, but Raptor redefines the definition of that concept. I personally, and everyone on the AERAS team cannot thank you enough, and there will never be a scenario where we use any supplier other than Raptor. Love you Joye and everyone else at Raptor.

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