Marco McMillian
Marco Demetrez McMillian Founder, McMillian Aerospace Marco Demetrez McMillian is a Valdosta-based systems engineer and entrepreneur dedicated to developing high-performance, American-made Unmanned Aerial Systems. As the founder of McMillian Aerospace, he leads the design of industrial drone technology, including the Centurion Hybrid 8
Founder @ McMillian Aerospace · Valdosta, GA, USA
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About Marco
Marco Demetrez McMillian
Founder & Lead Engineer, McMillian Aerospace
Marco Demetrez McMillian is a forward-thinking entrepreneur and systems engineer based in Valdosta, Georgia. As the founder of McMillian Aerospace, he specializes in the design and development of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), including high-performance industrial drones like the Centurion Hybrid 8. With a steadfast commitment to domestic manufacturing, Marco prioritizes "All-American" sourcing for technical components, pushing the boundaries of drone engineering and industrial automation.
Beyond the aerospace sector, Marco is a versatile business leader with a footprint in several industries. He is the owner and operator of A Clean Painting and More, providing professional residential services, and manages Ophie’s Boys Bar-B-Que, a growing venture in the culinary space. His creative pursuits extend to the entertainment industry as a music producer and head of Major Bagg Records LLC, where he manages independent talent and distribution. He is also an aspiring screenwriter, currently developing the TV drama script NEED.
A native of the Georgia-Florida region, Marco is an avid freshwater fisherman and a dedicated family man, managing a household of eight. Whether he is engineering the future of flight, producing new tracks, or tending to his garden, Marco’s work is defined by technical precision, entrepreneurial grit, and a deep-rooted commitment to his community.
Company
McMillian Aerospace
www.mcmillianaerospace.com
McMillian Aerospace provides high-endurance, American-made unmanned aerial systems for defense and logistics. The company eliminates security risks associated with foreign-sourced components by delivering sovereign, mission-ready platforms.
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Team Size
Just Me/Co-Founders
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
Founded
2026
Industry
Technology
Skills
Fishing
An avid freshwater fisherman, demonstrating a personal hobby.
Strategy
Emphasizes strategic decisions like 'All-American' sourcing for components.
Leadership
Serves as founder and lead engineer, demonstrating leadership in technical and business aspects.
Domestic Manufacturing
Committed to domestic manufacturing and 'All-American' sourcing for technical components in aerospace.
Music Production
Works as a music producer and heads Major Bagg Records LLC.
Business Management
Manages operations for diverse businesses including residential services, culinary ventures, and a music label.
Product Development
Leads the development process for advanced UAS at McMillian Aerospace.
Entertainment
Active in the entertainment industry as a music producer and record label head.
Entrepreneurship
Demonstrates strong entrepreneurial grit by founding and operating several businesses across diverse industries.
Family Management
Manages a household of eight, highlighting dedication to family.
Product Design
Involved in the design and development phase of Unmanned Aerial Systems.
Distribution
Oversees distribution for Major Bagg Records LLC.
Community Engagement
Demonstrates a deep-rooted commitment to his community.
Founder
Marco Demetrez McMillian is the founder of multiple ventures including McMillian Aerospace, A Clean Painting and More, and Major Bagg Records LLC.
Residential Services
Owns and operates a business providing professional residential services.
Artist Management
Manages independent talent through Major Bagg Records LLC.
Culinary
Manages a growing venture in the culinary space, Ophie’s Boys Bar-B-Que.
Creative Writing
Engages in creative writing through screenwriting endeavors.
Screenwriting
Is an aspiring screenwriter, currently developing a TV drama script.
Technology
Operates within the technology industry, specifically in advanced aerial systems.
Industrial Automation
Contributes to advancements in industrial automation through drone technology.
Hardware Engineering
Leads the engineering efforts for high-performance industrial drones like the Centurion Hybrid 8.
Aerospace
Specializes in the design and development of Unmanned Aerial Systems.
Systems Engineering
Specializes as a systems engineer in the design and development of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
Drone Engineering
Actively involved in pushing the boundaries of drone engineering within McMillian Aerospace.
Experience
job
Music Producer and Head
Major Bagg Records LLC
Serves as a music producer and oversees the management of independent talent and music distribution within the entertainment industry.
Founded and leads a music label, managing artists, distribution, and engaging in music production.
job
Owner and Operator
A Clean Painting and More
Owns and operates a business providing professional residential services.
Established and currently operates a successful business in the residential services sector.
job
Founder & Lead Engineer
McMillian Aerospace
Leads the design and development of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), including high-performance industrial drones, prioritizing domestic manufacturing and 'All-American' sourcing for technical components.
Founded McMillian Aerospace, pushing the boundaries of drone engineering and industrial automation while developing sovereign, mission-ready platforms.
job
Manager
Ophie’s Boys Bar-B-Que
Manages a growing venture in the culinary space.
Successfully manages a culinary business, contributing to its growth.