From its beginnings as a student-driven venture rooted in NASA competitions, AeroFly has grown into one of Brookings’ most innovative space technology startups.

On March 24, 2025, Matty Kerr, Business Counselor with South Dakota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Business Development Specialist with Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), received certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from Grow America.