Company: BTBDW
Filing Date: 2025-12-01
Form Type: 8-K
Source: 0001477932-25-008693
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Company: BT Brands, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-12-01
Form: 8-K
Item: Item 8.01
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 international operations are subject to the aviation laws and regulatory requirements of the foreign jurisdictions in which we operate. Such laws may, in some cases, be more stringent than U. S. regulations, particularly with respect to airspace access, equipment certification, and operational approvals. Aero Velocity maintains compliance through active regulatory monitoring, operator training, and fleet configuration tailored to the specific requirements of each jurisdiction.

Research and Development

Aero Velocity has historically devoted significant resources to the design and development of UAS for manufacturing and deployment in both commercial and defense markets. Aero continues to invest in advancing its platforms, with a particular emphasis on incorporating AI and machine learning technologies to enhance mission execution, data analysis, and operational efficiency.

Current research and development initiatives include the application of machine learning algorithms within inspection and monitoring workflows, the development of automated fault detection and predictive maintenance capabilities, as well as advancements in imaging technologies and flight performance. The Company is also creating AI- and machine learning - based analytical solutions for use by its Data Science and Engineering teams, enabling faster, more accurate interpretation of aerial data and improved decision-making for customers. These efforts are intended to maintain Aero Velocity’s competitive position, expand its technical capabilities, and address the evolving requirements of its government and commercial client base.

Intellectual Property

Aero Velocity invests in the protection and development of its intellectual property portfolio, including proprietary processes, designs, and trade secrets related to unmanned aerial systems, data analytics, and drone-powered service delivery. Aero maintains confidentiality agreements with employees, partners, and clients to safeguard its competitive position.

Aero Velocity maintains access to and benefits from a portfolio of patents, trademarks, software, and other intellectual property assets originating from its predecessor operations and technology partnerships. This intellectual property supports the Company’s service lines, enhances operational efficiency, and strengthens competitive positioning in both commercial and federal markets.

Patents - The Company’s portfolio includes U. S. and international patents providing protection for key innovations in unmanned aerial systems. These protections extend across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Mexico, with several applications pending. Core patent families include:

  Flying Vehicle Systems and Methods – These patents cover aerodynamic designs, propulsion systems, navigation architectures, and operational control methods for UAVs, supporting safe, efficient,...  
  Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Delivery Systems – These patents protect systems and methods for autonomous and semi-autonomous payload delivery, including vehicle-to-drone transfer mechanisms, secure ...  
  Automated Multi-Copter UAS/UAV Dispatch from Vehicle – These patents cover apparatus, systems, and methods for launching