Performance Drone Works Sponsors Robert Irvine Foundation's Red Wine & Blues Event
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 17, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Performance Drone Works, a US-based manufacturer of mission-ready drones and aerial robotic systems, served as the title sponsor for the fifth annual Red Wine & Blues event hosted by the Robert Irvine Foundation on September 15, 2026. The event, held at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, brought together senior military leaders from every branch to celebrate the contributions of service members.
Chef Robert Irvine, founder of the Robert Irvine Foundation, emphasized the importance of corporate support in enhancing the foundation’s mission.
Performance Drone Works is closely connected to the individuals served by the Robert Irvine Foundation. The company, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, is led by veterans who are developing the equipment used by service members today. Matt Higgins, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Performance Drone Works, expressed the company’s dedication to supporting veterans and their families.
The event featured a four-course menu designed by Chef Robert Irvine and prepared by military cooks and Enlisted Aides. Juan Andrade, CEO of USAA, delivered remarks, and the program concluded with Robert Irvine recognizing Petty Officer First Class Caleb Abdinoor, U.S. Navy, as the 2026 Enlisted Aide of the Year. Nominees from all six military branches were also honored.
The Red Wine & Blues event was a significant gathering that brought together senior military leaders, industry experts, and community members to support the wellbeing of veterans and their families. The event not only celebrated the service and sacrifice of those who protect our nation but also highlighted the ongoing commitment of organizations like the Robert Irvine Foundation and Performance Drone Works to support those who have served.
Performance Drone Works’ sponsorship of the Red Wine & Blues event underscores the company’s commitment to supporting the wellbeing of those who served. The event brought together military leaders and community members to celebrate the service and sacrifice of those who protect our nation. The company’s involvement in such events is a testament to its dedication to the military community and its understanding of the unique challenges faced by service members and their families.
The Robert Irvine Foundation strengthens the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. Its Food, Wellness, and Community programs nourish, strengthen, and connect those who serve, building resilience long before crisis takes hold. Founded by chef and entrepreneur Robert Irvine, the Foundation exists so those who protect us are not doing it alone. RobertIrvineFoundation.org
Performance Drone Works is a defense technology company developing multi-mission aerial robotic systems for defense, government, and public safety customers. The company bridges the gap between low-capability drones and high-end platforms, delivering scalable airpower at the edge. Designed from the operator outward and produced at scale in the United States, its systems are shaped by real-world deployments and built to perform under pressure. PDW is building a new category of tactical robotic systems and the industrial capacity to deliver them, with a mission to bring decisive airpower into the hands of every operator. pdw.ai