John Vernon

Active Investor

Cofounder & CTO at DroneUp

Virginia Beach, Virginia

John Vernon, Cofounder & CTO at DroneUp is an active investor based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This profile covers what John Vernon backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. John Vernon serves as Co-Founder & CTO at DroneUp. He is an Angel Investor. He co-founded and served as Chief Product Officer & Board Member at LetsVidya. he has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry and a wide range of experience, including system architecture, software solutions, development information management, security, and business operations. Prior to joining DroneUp, he served as Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Knowledge Information Solutions. He serves on various technology industry Advisory Boards both locally and nationally. A seasoned technologist and product leader, he advances autonomy-first platforms for unmanned aircraft, driving secure flight authorization, dynamic restrictions, and Remote ID. With a background in networking and product engineering, he has built high-performing teams delivering standards-based systems that strengthen airspace security and protect critical infrastructure. He also served on the FAA rulemaking committee for beyond visual line of sight operations.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Early Stage Venture
Invests in: Healthcare & BiotechSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2CMobility & LogisticsSupply Chain & LogisticsLegalTech
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Typical check: $500K
Past investments: 3

Notable investments

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