Finding space for high-tech, hands-on work isn’t easy.
When Shawn Jaferi, founder and CEO of CounterDrone, set out to find a home for his growing drone docking station business, he had a short but specific wish list: tall ceilings, a large bay door, an outdoor yard, and flexibility on lease terms.
Most commercial options he found fell short — and the ones that came close demanded long, inflexible leases and high costs.
“This was the first place we found that solved all of those issues.” — Shawn Jaferi, CounterDrone
High-Tech Work in Action
CounterDrone builds drone docking stations for autonomous drone operations across industries like public safety, security, surveying, and inspection. One of their units, deployed to first responders in the Houston area in early 2024, has been in daily use since installation — part of a subscription model where customers lease the hardware and receive ongoing upgrades.
Why WorkBay Worked
For Shawn, the right space was about more than square footage.
- Bay Door Access: Essential for moving large equipment in and out.
- Outdoor Yard: A must-have for their operational needs.
- Flexible Lease: Room to grow without being locked into years-long commitments.
WorkBay delivered on every point, making it possible for CounterDrone to focus on innovation instead of logistics.
Looking Ahead
Now, CounterDrone is eyeing a larger unit — and already talking to WorkBay about options at the new Bluffdale site. The company’s growth is proof that when the right space meets the right business, progress happens fast.
“If you need something with tall ceilings, a large bay door, and a yard outside — it’s hard to find all of those things together in one place.”
