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Drone startups worldwide
129 drone startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $24B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Shield AIShield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
Founded 2015San Diego, United States$7.0Blast round Nov 2026 - 2
HelsingHelsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Munich, Germany$3.7Blast round Jul 2026 - 3
ZiplineDataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017.DataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017.
Founded 1994Round Rock, United States$2.2Blast round Nov 2026 - 4
Quantum SystemsQuantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.
Founded 2015Gilching, Germany$1.6Blast round Jul 2026 - 5AndurilFounded -United States$1.5Blast round Jul 2026
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UFORCEUFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for airUFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air
Founded -London, United Kingdom$1.4Blast round Nov 2026 - 7
CastelionCastelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean PitCastelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit
Founded 2022Torrance, United States$1.3Blast round Aug 2026 - 8
Mach IndustriesMach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.Mach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.
Founded 2022Huntington Beach, United States$1.0Blast round Sept 2026 - 9TEKEVERFounded 2013United Kingdom$654Mlast round Sept 2026
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STARKStark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.
Founded 1981Horley, Germany$576Mlast round Jun 2026 - 11
Cambridge AerospaceCambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.
Founded 2024Cambridge, United Kingdom$400Mlast round Aug 2026 - 12
SkydioSkydio is a leading U.S.Skydio is a leading U.S.
Founded 2014San Mateo, United States$350Mlast round Apr 2026 - 13
Neros TechnologiesNeros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.
Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$325Mlast round Aug 2026 - 14EpirusFounded -United States$250Mlast round Oct 2025
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Allen Control SystemsAllen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022.Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Austin, United States$230Mlast round Jun 2026 - 16
Harmattan AIHarmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris.Harmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris.
Founded 2024Paris, France$200Mlast round Jan 2026 - 17
AONICAonic is a comprehensive drone solutions provider based in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.Aonic is a comprehensive drone solutions provider based in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Founded 2016Subang Jaya, Sweden$168Mlast round Mar 2026 - 18
BRINCFrij is a smart refrigerator designed to be compact and placed conveniently at every workplace providing healthy fresh food dailyFrij is a smart refrigerator designed to be compact and placed conveniently at every workplace providing healthy fresh food daily
Founded 2014United States$125Mlast round Jul 2026 - 19
InfravisionInfravision is a global aerial robotics company based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Sydney, Australia, and Noida, India.Infravision is a global aerial robotics company based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Sydney, Australia, and Noida, India.
Founded 2018Austin, United States$114Mlast round Nov 2025 - 20Performance Drone Works (PDW)Founded -United States$110Mlast round Mar 2026
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Raphe mPhibrRaphe mPhibr is a hi-tech manufacturing company that develops and manufactures end-to-end UAV solutions.Raphe mPhibr is a hi-tech manufacturing company that develops and manufactures end-to-end UAV solutions.
Founded 2017Noida, India$100Mlast round Jun 2025 - 22Firestorm LabsFounded 2022United States$87Mlast round Apr 2026
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Brinc DronesBRINC Drones is an American technology company based in Seattle, founded in 2017 and incorporated in 2019.BRINC Drones is an American technology company based in Seattle, founded in 2017 and incorporated in 2019.
Founded 2019Seattle, United States$75Mlast round Apr 2025 - 24
AeronesAerones is a leading provider of robot-enabled services for wind turbine inspection, maintenance, and repair.Aerones is a leading provider of robot-enabled services for wind turbine inspection, maintenance, and repair.
Founded 2018Riga, United States$62Mlast round Jun 2025 - 25
FullDepthFullDepth plans, develops, manufactures, and sells industrial underwater drones for advanced marine exploration and inspection.FullDepth plans, develops, manufactures, and sells industrial underwater drones for advanced marine exploration and inspection.
Founded 2016Taito City, Japan$61Mlast round Dec 2025 - 26
ZeitviewZeitview, formerly known as DroneBase, is a leader in advanced inspection software and aerial data analytics, focusing on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.Zeitview, formerly known as DroneBase, is a leader in advanced inspection software and aerial data analytics, focusing on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$60Mlast round Mar 2025 - 27
Alta AresAlta Ares is a French defense technology company founded in 2024, specializing in AI-powered air-defense, counter-UAS, and ISTAR/ISR systems for military and seAlta Ares is a French defense technology company founded in 2024, specializing in AI-powered air-defense, counter-UAS, and ISTAR/ISR systems for military and se
Founded 2024Paris, France$60Mlast round Jun 2026 - 28
MatternetMatternet makes access to goods as frictionless and universal as access to information.Matternet makes access to goods as frictionless and universal as access to information.
Founded 2011Mountain View, United States$54Mlast round Jun 2026 - 29
DarkhiveDarkhive is a defense-tech startup based in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 2021.Darkhive is a defense-tech startup based in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021San Antonio, United States$51Mlast round May 2026 - 30
Aurelius SystemsAurelius Systems builds AI-powered directed energy laser defense platforms protecting troops, bases, and infrastructure from UAS drone threats.Aurelius Systems builds AI-powered directed energy laser defense platforms protecting troops, bases, and infrastructure from UAS drone threats.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$50Mlast round Aug 2026 - 31
Manna Air DeliveryManna Air Delivery, also known as Manna Drone Delivery, is a leading drone delivery operator based in Dublin, Ireland.Manna Air Delivery, also known as Manna Drone Delivery, is a leading drone delivery operator based in Dublin, Ireland.
Founded 2019Dublin, Ireland$50Mlast round Apr 2026 - 32AsylonFounded 2015United States$50Mlast round Sept 2026
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DedroneDedrone develops drone detection technology to protect organizations from malicious drones by securing the airspace.Dedrone develops drone detection technology to protect organizations from malicious drones by securing the airspace.
Founded 2014Sterling, Germany$48Mlast round Jul 2022 - 34
Drone Racing LeagueDrone Racing League organizes global drone races featuring top pilots, streamed on various platforms.Drone Racing League organizes global drone races featuring top pilots, streamed on various platforms.
Founded 2015United States$46Mlast round Jun 2019 - 35
AirboundAirbound is an Indian deep-tech aerospace company based in Bengaluru, founded in 2020.Airbound is an Indian deep-tech aerospace company based in Bengaluru, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Bengaluru, India$46Mlast round Aug 2026 - 36
MatrixSpaceMatrixSpace is a technology company based in Burlington, Massachusetts, specializing in AI collaborative sensing solutions.MatrixSpace is a technology company based in Burlington, Massachusetts, specializing in AI collaborative sensing solutions.
Founded 2019Burlington, United States$45Mlast round Mar 2026 - 37
SkySafeSkySafe allows governments, law enforcement, airports, cities, and more to manage their airspace with real-time drone data and analytics.SkySafe allows governments, law enforcement, airports, cities, and more to manage their airspace with real-time drone data and analytics.
Founded 2015San Diego, United States$42Mlast round Dec 2021 - 38
Gather AIGather AI is a Pittsburgh-based supply chain robotics company that specializes in autonomous inventory management.Gather AI is a Pittsburgh-based supply chain robotics company that specializes in autonomous inventory management.
Founded 2017Pittsburgh, United States$40Mlast round Feb 2026 - 39
TYTAN TechnologiesTYTAN Technologies is a Munich-based defense technology startup founded in 2023.TYTAN Technologies is a Munich-based defense technology startup founded in 2023.
Founded 2023Munich, Germany$35Mlast round Feb 2026 - 40
Beyond VisionBeyond Vision is a UAV Company that developed beXStream, a cloud asset management platform.Beyond Vision is a UAV Company that developed beXStream, a cloud asset management platform.
Founded 2013Alverca do Ribatejo, Portugal$31Mlast round Oct 2026 - 41Guardian AgricultureGuardian Agriculture provides advanced crop protection services using state of the art technology.
Guardian Agriculture provides advanced crop protection services using state of the art technology.
Founded 2017Malden, United States$31Mlast round Mar 2024 - 42
AirMapAirMap operates as an airspace services platform for unmanned aircraft.AirMap operates as an airspace services platform for unmanned aircraft.
Founded 2014United States$29Mlast round Feb 2017 - 43
Rendezvous RoboticsRendezvous Robotics is a space infrastructure company based in Golden, Colorado, founded in 2024.Rendezvous Robotics is a space infrastructure company based in Golden, Colorado, founded in 2024.
Founded 2025Golden, United States$28Mlast round Oct 2026 - 44
SpiralSpiral.ac is a complete 1:1 learning platform.Spiral.ac is a complete 1:1 learning platform.
Founded 2012London, Japan$27Mlast round Sept 2025 - 45
ArkeusArkeus is a defense technology company based in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, founded in 2020 by Simon Olsen and Jon Nebauer.Arkeus is a defense technology company based in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, founded in 2020 by Simon Olsen and Jon Nebauer.
Founded 2020Melbourne, Australia$27Mlast round May 2026 - 46
VoliroVoliro is a Swiss aerial robotics company based in Zurich, founded in 2019.Voliro is a Swiss aerial robotics company based in Zurich, founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Zurich, Switzerland$26Mlast round Jun 2025 - 47
Volatus AerospaceVolatus Aerospace specializes in providing technology-enabled unmanned aerial solutions.Volatus Aerospace specializes in providing technology-enabled unmanned aerial solutions.
Founded 2019Vaughan, Canada$22Mlast round May 2026 - 48
Lucid BotsLucid Bots is an AI robotics company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in robots designed for exterior cleaning and construction tasks.Lucid Bots is an AI robotics company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in robots designed for exterior cleaning and construction tasks.
Founded 2017Charlotte, United States$21Mlast round Mar 2026 - 49
North Vector DynamicsNorth Vector Dynamics is Canada’s first full-spectrum air and missile defense company, based in Calgary, Alberta.North Vector Dynamics is Canada’s first full-spectrum air and missile defense company, based in Calgary, Alberta.
Founded -Calgary, Canada$20Mlast round Oct 2026 - 50
BurnBotBurnBot is a climate-tech company focused on wildfire prevention and vegetation management.BurnBot is a climate-tech company focused on wildfire prevention and vegetation management.
Founded 2022South San Francisco, United States$20Mlast round May 2026
San Diego, United States
Munich, Germany
London, United Kingdom
Paris, France
Subang Jaya, Sweden
Noida, India
Taito City, Japan
Dublin, Ireland
Alverca do Ribatejo, Portugal
Melbourne, Australia
Zurich, Switzerland
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