Brandon Torres Declet is a technology executive, entrepreneur, board director, and investor whose career has focused on drones, robotics, defense technology, capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, and scaling emerging technology companies. A five-time CEO and five-time founder, Torres Declet has developed a track record of building businesses, raising institutional capital, executing acquisitions, and positioning companies for strategic exits.
His executive experience includes leadership roles with Exyn Technologies, AgEagle Aerial Systems, Measure, Unusual Machines, and Workhorse. At AgEagle Aerial Systems, Torres Declet served as COO, CEO, and Board Director. During his tenure, he helped raise more than $100 million through an at-the-market offering and spearheaded the acquisitions of MicaSense and senseFly, expanding the company’s capabilities across drone hardware, sensors, software, and fixed-wing aircraft.
Earlier, Torres Declet co-founded and served as CEO of Measure, which grew into a major North American drone service provider. The company raised more than $30 million in financing before its drone services business was acquired by Aerodyne Group. Measure subsequently developed Ground Control, a drone software platform that was later sold for more than $45 million. The company also earned a Technology and Engineering Emmy Award for technical excellence in drone cinematography.
Beyond corporate leadership, Torres Declet has contributed to the broader development of advanced aviation. He was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee, contributing industry perspective on integrating emerging aviation technologies into the National Airspace System.
Torres Declet earned his B.A. from Union College, J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, and LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center. He also serves as a Board Member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association.
Recognized by Washingtonian as a Tech Titan, Torres Declet continues to focus on drones, robotics, defense technology, startups, M&A, capital raising, and creating successful outcomes for emerging technology businesses.