# Top 50 Drones Startups by Funding Raised in 2026

> The 50 drones startups that raised in 2026 that raised the most in 2026, ranked by money raised this year: $19B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/drone-startups-raised-2026 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Shield AI** Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shield-ai) Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. *Founded* 2015 San Diego, United States **$6.5B** last round Nov 2026
- 2 [**Helsing** Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/helsing) Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Munich, Germany **$3.0B** last round Jul 2026
- 3 [**Zipline** DataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zipline) DataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017. *Founded* 1994 Round Rock, United States **$2.1B** last round Nov 2026
- 4 [**Quantum Systems** Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-systems) Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich. *Founded* 2015 Gilching, Germany **$1.4B** last round Jul 2026
- 5 [**Mach Industries** Mach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mach-industries) Mach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2022 Huntington Beach, United States **$900M** last round Sept 2026
- 6 [**Castelion** Castelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit](https://millionrounds.com/company/castelion) Castelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit *Founded* 2022 Torrance, United States **$800M** last round Aug 2026
- 7 [**UFORCE** UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air](https://millionrounds.com/company/uforce) UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$750M** last round Nov 2026
- 8 [**TEKEVER**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tekever) *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$580M** last round Sept 2026
- 9 [**STARK** Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stark) Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services. *Founded* 1981 Horley, Germany **$570M** last round Jun 2026
- 10 [**Cambridge Aerospace** Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambridge-aerospace) Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024. *Founded* 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$300M** last round Aug 2026
- 11 [**Neros Technologies** Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neros-technologies) Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 2023 Los Angeles, United States **$250M** last round Aug 2026
- 12 [**Allen Control Systems** Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/allen-control-systems) Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Austin, United States **$200M** last round Jun 2026
- 13 [**Harmattan AI** Harmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harmattan-ai) Harmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris. *Founded* 2024 Paris, France **$200M** last round Jan 2026
- 14 [**BRINC** Frij is a smart refrigerator designed to be compact and placed conveniently at every workplace providing healthy fresh food daily](https://millionrounds.com/company/brinc) Frij is a smart refrigerator designed to be compact and placed conveniently at every workplace providing healthy fresh food daily *Founded* 2014 United States **$125M** last round Jul 2026
- 15 [**Skydio** Skydio is a leading U.S.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skydio) Skydio is a leading U.S. *Founded* 2014 San Mateo, United States **$110M** last round Apr 2026
- 16 [**Performance Drone Works (PDW)**](https://millionrounds.com/company/performance-drone-works-pdw) *Founded* - United States **$110M** last round Mar 2026
- 17 [**Firestorm Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/firestorm-labs) *Founded* 2022 United States **$87M** last round Apr 2026
- 18 [**Alta Ares** Alta 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/alta-ares) Alta 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* 2024 Paris, France **$58M** last round Jun 2026
- 19 [**Manna Air Delivery** Manna Air Delivery, also known as Manna Drone Delivery, is a leading drone delivery operator based in Dublin, Ireland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/manna-air-delivery) Manna Air Delivery, also known as Manna Drone Delivery, is a leading drone delivery operator based in Dublin, Ireland. *Founded* 2019 Dublin, Ireland **$50M** last round Apr 2026
- 20 [**Aurelius Systems** Aurelius Systems builds AI-powered directed energy laser defense platforms protecting troops, bases, and infrastructure from UAS drone threats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aurelius-systems) Aurelius Systems builds AI-powered directed energy laser defense platforms protecting troops, bases, and infrastructure from UAS drone threats. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$40M** last round Aug 2026
- 21 [**Gather AI** Gather AI is a Pittsburgh-based supply chain robotics company that specializes in autonomous inventory management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gather-ai) Gather AI is a Pittsburgh-based supply chain robotics company that specializes in autonomous inventory management. *Founded* 2017 Pittsburgh, United States **$40M** last round Feb 2026
- 22 [**Airbound** Airbound is an Indian deep-tech aerospace company based in Bengaluru, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/airbound) Airbound is an Indian deep-tech aerospace company based in Bengaluru, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Bengaluru, India **$37M** last round Aug 2026
- 23 [**Matternet** Matternet makes access to goods as frictionless and universal as access to information.](https://millionrounds.com/company/matternet) Matternet makes access to goods as frictionless and universal as access to information. *Founded* 2011 Mountain View, United States **$36M** last round Jun 2026
- 24 [**TYTAN Technologies** TYTAN Technologies is a Munich-based defense technology startup founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tytan-technologies) TYTAN Technologies is a Munich-based defense technology startup founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 Munich, Germany **$35M** last round Feb 2026
- 25 [**Beyond Vision** Beyond Vision is a UAV Company that developed beXStream, a cloud asset management platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beyond-vision) Beyond Vision is a UAV Company that developed beXStream, a cloud asset management platform. *Founded* 2013 Alverca do Ribatejo, Portugal **$31M** last round Oct 2026
- 26 [**Darkhive** Darkhive is a defense-tech startup based in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/darkhive) Darkhive is a defense-tech startup based in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 San Antonio, United States **$30M** last round May 2026
- 27 [**Rendezvous Robotics** Rendezvous Robotics is a space infrastructure company based in Golden, Colorado, founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rendezvous-robotics) Rendezvous Robotics is a space infrastructure company based in Golden, Colorado, founded in 2024. *Founded* 2025 Golden, United States **$25M** last round Oct 2026
- 28 [**Arkeus** Arkeus is a defense technology company based in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, founded in 2020 by Simon Olsen and Jon Nebauer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arkeus) Arkeus is a defense technology company based in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, founded in 2020 by Simon Olsen and Jon Nebauer. *Founded* 2020 Melbourne, Australia **$25M** last round May 2026
- 29 [**MatrixSpace** MatrixSpace is a technology company based in Burlington, Massachusetts, specializing in AI collaborative sensing solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/matrixspace) MatrixSpace is a technology company based in Burlington, Massachusetts, specializing in AI collaborative sensing solutions. *Founded* 2019 Burlington, United States **$25M** last round Mar 2026
- 30 [**Asylon**](https://millionrounds.com/company/asylon) *Founded* 2015 United States **$24M** last round Sept 2026
- 31 [**Volatus Aerospace** Volatus Aerospace specializes in providing technology-enabled unmanned aerial solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/volatus-aerospace) Volatus Aerospace specializes in providing technology-enabled unmanned aerial solutions. *Founded* 2019 Vaughan, Canada **$22M** last round May 2026
- 32 [**Lucid Bots** Lucid Bots is an AI robotics company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in robots designed for exterior cleaning and construction tasks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lucid-bots) Lucid Bots is an AI robotics company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in robots designed for exterior cleaning and construction tasks. *Founded* 2017 Charlotte, United States **$21M** last round Mar 2026
- 33 [**North Vector Dynamics** North Vector Dynamics is Canada’s first full-spectrum air and missile defense company, based in Calgary, Alberta.](https://millionrounds.com/company/north-vector-dynamics) North Vector Dynamics is Canada’s first full-spectrum air and missile defense company, based in Calgary, Alberta. *Founded* - Calgary, Canada **$20M** last round Oct 2026
- 34 [**SiFly Aviation**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sifly-aviation) *Founded* - United States **$20M** last round Aug 2026
- 35 [**Buntar Aerospace** Buntar Aerospace is a Ukrainian defense technology company specializing in unmanned systems for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/buntar-aerospace) Buntar Aerospace is a Ukrainian defense technology company specializing in unmanned systems for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. *Founded* 2023 Ukraine **$16M** last round Oct 2026
- 36 [**Emesent** Emesent is a leader in autonomous mapping technology, focusing on advanced 3D data capture, processing, and visualization for challenging environments where GPS](https://millionrounds.com/company/emesent) Emesent is a leader in autonomous mapping technology, focusing on advanced 3D data capture, processing, and visualization for challenging environments where GPS *Founded* 2018 Brisbane, Australia **$15M** last round Jul 2026
- 37 [**Twentyfour Industries** Twentyfour Industries is a European company established in late 2024 that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and deploying drones.](https://millionrounds.com/company/twentyfour-industries) Twentyfour Industries is a European company established in late 2024 that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and deploying drones. *Founded* - Germany **$12M** last round Jan 2026
- 38 [**Donecle** Donecle is a Toulouse-based startup founded in 2015 that specializes in automated aircraft inspection using fully autonomous drones and AI-driven image analysis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/donecle) Donecle is a Toulouse-based startup founded in 2015 that specializes in automated aircraft inspection using fully autonomous drones and AI-driven image analysis. *Founded* 2015 Toulouse, France **$12M** last round Apr 2026
- 39 [**Westmag** Westmag is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and o](https://millionrounds.com/company/westmag) Westmag is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and o *Founded* - South San Francisco, United States **$11M** last round Jun 2026
- 40 [**AONIC** Aonic is a comprehensive drone solutions provider based in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aonic) Aonic is a comprehensive drone solutions provider based in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. *Founded* 2016 Subang Jaya, Sweden **$10M** last round Mar 2026
- 41 [**Breaker**](https://millionrounds.com/company/breaker) *Founded* - Australia **$9.0M** last round Feb 2026
- 42 [**Quantum Cyber** Quantum Cyber develops autonomous defense systems, counter-drone technologies, and AI-enabled security platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-cyber) Quantum Cyber develops autonomous defense systems, counter-drone technologies, and AI-enabled security platforms. *Founded* - West Palm Beach, Netherlands **$8.0M** last round Nov 2026
- 43 [**Sol.One** Sol One is an information technology firm that offers custom applications, software, web design, consulting, networking, and cloud services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sol-one) Sol One is an information technology firm that offers custom applications, software, web design, consulting, networking, and cloud services. *Founded* 2014 Belgium **$6.2M** last round Oct 2026
- 44 [**FlyFocus** FlyFocus, based in Warsaw, Poland, is a defense technology company that specializes in the design, development, and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs](https://millionrounds.com/company/flyfocus) FlyFocus, based in Warsaw, Poland, is a defense technology company that specializes in the design, development, and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs *Founded* 2017 Warszawa, Poland **$5.3M** last round Feb 2026
- 45 [**SkyPSI** SkyPSI is a technology infrastructure company that focuses on drone-powered commercial exterior cleaning.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skypsi) SkyPSI is a technology infrastructure company that focuses on drone-powered commercial exterior cleaning. *Founded* - Dallas, United States **$5.0M** last round Aug 2026
- 46 [**Kyber** Kyber is a deep-tech infrastructure focused on ultra-low-latency real-time communication technologies for emerging AI-driven systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kyber) Kyber is a deep-tech infrastructure focused on ultra-low-latency real-time communication technologies for emerging AI-driven systems. *Founded* - Paris, France **$5.0M** last round Jun 2026
- 47 [**Occam** Occams’ Razor platform ensures optimal customer experience](https://millionrounds.com/company/occam) Occams’ Razor platform ensures optimal customer experience *Founded* 2016 United Kingdom **$4.3M** last round Sept 2026
- 48 [**Deep Forestry** Swedish based deep-tech company in 3D AI, autonomous robotics, and computer vision.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deep-forestry) Swedish based deep-tech company in 3D AI, autonomous robotics, and computer vision. *Founded* - Uppsala, Sweden **$3.5M** last round May 2026
- 49 [**SORA Technology** SORA Technology was founded in 2020 with a strong desire to enrich society through "The Sky (SORA)", focusing on the leading use of drone technology in developi](https://millionrounds.com/company/sora-technology) SORA Technology was founded in 2020 with a strong desire to enrich society through "The Sky (SORA)", focusing on the leading use of drone technology in developi *Founded* 2020 Shibuya, Japan **$2.5M** last round Jan 2026
- 50 [**Monopulse** Producing professional grade UAVs for military, government and institutional use.](https://millionrounds.com/company/monopulse) Producing professional grade UAVs for military, government and institutional use. *Founded* 2021 Kongens Lyngby, Lithuania **$2.2M** last round Oct 2026

**Money raised in 2026** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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