Overview
SkyWatch.AI is the leading commercial drone insurance provider in the United States and Canada, offering flexible on-demand, monthly, and annual coverage for drone and light aircraft operators. Founded in 2016 by Tomer Kashi and Ori Blumenthal, the company began as a risk assessment project designed to evaluate drone flight safety and generate safety scores before pivoting to insurance.
The company has sold more than 200,000 policies and maintains a 5-star rating on Google Reviews. SkyWatch is powered by VOOM Insurance, an insurtech company specializing in usage-based insurance for the mobility sector, with offices in Tel Aviv, Israel and Palo Alto, California.
SkyWatch's proprietary risk detection algorithms enable usage-based pricing where safer pilots pay less, with discounts up to 50% based on Safety Score and Insurance Experience. The company is backed by F2 Capital, Verizon Ventures, Kaedan Capital, and former executives from major insurers including AXA and Liberty Mutual.
Products & Services
Hourly Drone Insurance
Pay-as-you-fly on-demand coverage for commercial drone pilots.
Key Features
- Starting at $5/flight
- Up to $10M liability coverage
- Instant coverage activation
- Pre-booking capability
- Unlimited additional insureds at no cost
Target Users: Commercial Drone Operators, FAA Part 107 Pilots
Monthly/Annual Drone Insurance
Subscription plans for regular drone operators.
Key Features
- Hull coverage for drones and equipment
- Mounted gear protection
- Custom liability limits
- Instant certificates of insurance
- Fleet and enterprise options
Target Users: Drone Businesses, Enterprise Operators
Aviation Insurance
Coverage for light aircraft owners and renters.
Key Features
- Aircraft owner's insurance (single/multi-engine, LSA, experimental, seaplanes, gliders)
- Aircraft renter's insurance
- Student pilot coverage
- CFI insurance
- Senior pilot options
- Hangar insurance
Target Users: Private Pilots, Flight Students, CFIs, Rotorcraft Pilots
Safety Score System
AI-powered risk assessment for dynamic pricing.
Key Features
- Real-time flight risk analysis
- Up to 50% premium discounts
- Safety-based pricing tiers
- Flight planning integration
Target Users: All Drone Operators
At a Glance
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, California
- Employees
- 11-50
- Funding
- Series A
Category & Focus
- Category
- Specialty Insurance
- Subcategories
- Drone Insurance Aviation Insurance Usage-Based Insurance
- Insurance Verticals
- Commercial Aviation
- Target Customers
- Drone Operators, Pilots, Flight Schools, Enterprises
Customers
- Construction
- Aerial Mapping
- Agriculture
- Deliveries
- Public Safety
- Drone Shows
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Last updated: 2026-03-25