SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (May 18, 2026) — Knightwerx, a defense technology company specializing in unmanned aerial systems and sensor technology, has relocated its headquarters from Camarillo, California, to Scottsdale as it prepares to expand hiring and scale production.
The company develops AI-enabled, dual-use drone and sensor systems for military, defense, and security applications. Its flagship platform, Sandman, is a high-speed, modular autonomous drone system designed for frontline operators, while its Darqmatter technology provides precision atmospheric sensing for applications requiring small size, weight, and power.
Knightwerx founder and CEO Daniel Baumgartner said Arizona’s growing position as a defense technology hub influenced the company’s move…