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Drones startups in the United States
53 drones startups in the United States have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $15B between them, with Austin 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
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 - 3AndurilFounded -United States$1.5Blast round Jul 2026
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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 - 5
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 - 6
SkydioSkydio is a leading U.S.Skydio is a leading U.S.
Founded 2014San Mateo, United States$350Mlast round Apr 2026 - 7
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 - 8EpirusFounded -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 - 10
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 - 11
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 - 12Performance Drone Works (PDW)Founded -United States$110Mlast round Mar 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 - 15
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 - 16
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 - 17
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 - 18
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 - 19
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 - 20AsylonFounded 2015United States$50Mlast round Sept 2026
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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 - 22
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 - 23
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 - 24
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 - 25Guardian 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 - 26
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 - 27
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 - 28
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 - 29
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 - 30SiFly AviationFounded -United States$20Mlast round Aug 2026
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WestmagWestmag is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and oWestmag 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$11Mlast round Jun 2026 - 32
ScaniflyScanifly is a B2B software company that specializes in providing a comprehensive drone-based 3D design and field operations platform tailored for the solar industry.Scanifly is a B2B software company that specializes in providing a comprehensive drone-based 3D design and field operations platform tailored for the solar industry.
Founded 2015Hightstown, United States$10Mlast round Mar 2022 - 33
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Founded 2017United States$8.2Mlast round Jun 2016 - 34
AlbacoreAlbacore is a consulting company that specializes in transactions and financial restructuring services.Albacore is a consulting company that specializes in transactions and financial restructuring services.
Founded 2014United States$6.5Mlast round Sept 2025 - 35
SkyPSISkyPSI is a technology infrastructure company that focuses on drone-powered commercial exterior cleaning.
SkyPSI is a technology infrastructure company that focuses on drone-powered commercial exterior cleaning.
Founded -Dallas, United States$5.0Mlast round Aug 2026 - 36
Nightingale SecurityNightingale Security is a autonomous drone solution in aerial robotic security.Nightingale Security is a autonomous drone solution in aerial robotic security.
Founded 2014Newark, United States$5.0Mlast round Nov 2022 - 37
TheseusTheseus is a name associated with multiple companies across different sectors.Theseus is a name associated with multiple companies across different sectors.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$4.3Mlast round Apr 2025 - 38
Guardian RFGuardian RF is a defense technology startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2024 by a group of former Georgetown University classmates.Guardian RF is a defense technology startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2024 by a group of former Georgetown University classmates.
Founded 2024Washington, United States$2.5Mlast round Sept 2024 - 39
SkyeBrowseSkyeBrowse is a technology startup founded in 2017 by Bobby Ouyang and Dr.SkyeBrowse is a technology startup founded in 2017 by Bobby Ouyang and Dr.
Founded 2017Princeton, United States$2.3Mlast round Feb 2022 - 40
AirWise SolutionsAirWise Solutions is a technology company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, founded in 2021.AirWise Solutions is a technology company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Tulsa, United States$2.0Mlast round Aug 2023 - 41
HextronicsHex enables autonomous data capture solutions using drone docks.Hex enables autonomous data capture solutions using drone docks.
Founded 2020Miami, United States$2.0Mlast round Jul 2024 - 42
STRAX Intelligence GroupSTRAX is a Common Operating Platform for incident management, emergency response, and integrated intelligent networks.STRAX is a Common Operating Platform for incident management, emergency response, and integrated intelligent networks.
Founded 2015Boca Raton, United States$1.5Mlast round Aug 2022 - 43
OpenROVOpenROV is a company that creates open source underwater robots and sensors for ocean exploration and education.OpenROV is a company that creates open source underwater robots and sensors for ocean exploration and education.
Founded 2012Berkeley, United States$1.3Mlast round Sept 2017 - 44
Pierce AerospacePierce Aerospace develops Remote ID technologies for unmanned aircraft under the Flight Portal ID product suite.Pierce Aerospace develops Remote ID technologies for unmanned aircraft under the Flight Portal ID product suite.
Founded 2016Fishers, United States$1.1Mlast round Feb 2024 - 45
Parallel Flight TechnologiesParallel Flight Technologies is developing drone technology that saves lives, property, and the environment.Parallel Flight Technologies is developing drone technology that saves lives, property, and the environment.
Founded 2018California, United States$1.0Mlast round Sept 2023 - 46
FlyhoundFlyhound is a technology startup based in the U.S., founded in 2022.Flyhound is a technology startup based in the U.S., founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Syracuse, United States$500Klast round Oct 2024 - 47
SwarmerSwarmer is a defense technology company specializing in collaborative autonomy and intelligent swarming software for unmanned systems.Swarmer is a defense technology company specializing in collaborative autonomy and intelligent swarming software for unmanned systems.
Founded 2023Austin, United States$500Klast round Nov 2025 - 48
Blue VigilBlue Vigil is a U.S.-based company that specializes in tethered drone power systems and autonomous aerial lighting solutions.Blue Vigil is a U.S.-based company that specializes in tethered drone power systems and autonomous aerial lighting solutions.
Founded 2015Sterling, United States$250Klast round Mar 2023 - 49
DroneUpDroneUp is a comprehensive platform that mobilizes and supports sUAS teams and missions on a global scale.DroneUp is a comprehensive platform that mobilizes and supports sUAS teams and missions on a global scale.
Founded 2016Virginia Beach, United States$241Klast round Jul 2022 - 50
Air RoboticsAir Robotics develops robotic solutions for property security using software and hardware.Air Robotics develops robotic solutions for property security using software and hardware.
Founded 2017United States$125Klast round Jun 2011
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