SafeHelipad was established in 2016 by experienced aviators frustrated with the outdated tools used to manage critical vertical takeoff and landing sites. The founders, with a combined 46 years of expertise in military, presidential helicopter transport, air medical, logistics, and combat operations, recognized the need for accurate, secure, and shareable data. The resulting software serves as a reliable, single source of truth for overseeing high-value landing locations worldwide, modernizing operations through digital data sharing. Leading the company, Michael W. Middleton, a retired US Marine Corps Major and seasoned pilot with extensive operational and leadership experience, is committed to enhancing safety and standardization in vertical takeoff and landing infrastructure. SafeHelipad’s mission is to protect aircrew, passengers, and cargo by enabling the safest possible operations.