# Top 50 Drone Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded drone startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $24B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/drone-startups (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 **$7.0B** 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 **$3.7B** 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 **$2.2B** 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 **$1.6B** last round Jul 2026
- 5 [**Anduril**](https://millionrounds.com/company/anduril) *Founded* - United States **$1.5B** last round Jul 2026
- 6 [**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 **$1.4B** last round Nov 2026
- 7 [**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 **$1.3B** last round Aug 2026
- 8 [**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 **$1.0B** last round Sept 2026
- 9 [**TEKEVER**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tekever) *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$654M** last round Sept 2026
- 10 [**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 **$576M** last round Jun 2026
- 11 [**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 **$400M** last round Aug 2026
- 12 [**Skydio** Skydio is a leading U.S.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skydio) Skydio is a leading U.S. *Founded* 2014 San Mateo, United States **$350M** last round Apr 2026
- 13 [**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 **$325M** last round Aug 2026
- 14 [**Epirus**](https://millionrounds.com/company/epirus) *Founded* - United States **$250M** last round Oct 2025
- 15 [**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 **$230M** last round Jun 2026
- 16 [**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
- 17 [**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 **$168M** last round Mar 2026
- 18 [**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
- 19 [**Infravision** Infravision is a global aerial robotics company based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Sydney, Australia, and Noida, India.](https://millionrounds.com/company/infravision) Infravision is a global aerial robotics company based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Sydney, Australia, and Noida, India. *Founded* 2018 Austin, United States **$114M** last round Nov 2025
- 20 [**Performance Drone Works (PDW)**](https://millionrounds.com/company/performance-drone-works-pdw) *Founded* - United States **$110M** last round Mar 2026
- 21 [**Raphe mPhibr** Raphe mPhibr is a hi-tech manufacturing company that develops and manufactures end-to-end UAV solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/raphe-mphibr) Raphe mPhibr is a hi-tech manufacturing company that develops and manufactures end-to-end UAV solutions. *Founded* 2017 Noida, India **$100M** last round Jun 2025
- 22 [**Firestorm Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/firestorm-labs) *Founded* 2022 United States **$87M** last round Apr 2026
- 23 [**Brinc Drones** BRINC Drones is an American technology company based in Seattle, founded in 2017 and incorporated in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/brinc-drones) BRINC Drones is an American technology company based in Seattle, founded in 2017 and incorporated in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Seattle, United States **$75M** last round Apr 2025
- 24 [**Aerones** Aerones is a leading provider of robot-enabled services for wind turbine inspection, maintenance, and repair.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aerones) Aerones is a leading provider of robot-enabled services for wind turbine inspection, maintenance, and repair. *Founded* 2018 Riga, United States **$62M** last round Jun 2025
- 25 [**FullDepth** FullDepth plans, develops, manufactures, and sells industrial underwater drones for advanced marine exploration and inspection.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fulldepth) FullDepth plans, develops, manufactures, and sells industrial underwater drones for advanced marine exploration and inspection. *Founded* 2016 Taito City, Japan **$61M** last round Dec 2025
- 26 [**Zeitview** Zeitview, formerly known as DroneBase, is a leader in advanced inspection software and aerial data analytics, focusing on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zeitview) Zeitview, formerly known as DroneBase, is a leader in advanced inspection software and aerial data analytics, focusing on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure. *Founded* 2014 Santa Monica, United States **$60M** last round Mar 2025
- 27 [**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 **$60M** last round Jun 2026
- 28 [**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 **$54M** last round Jun 2026
- 29 [**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 **$51M** last round May 2026
- 30 [**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 **$50M** last round Aug 2026
- 31 [**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
- 32 [**Asylon**](https://millionrounds.com/company/asylon) *Founded* 2015 United States **$50M** last round Sept 2026
- 33 [**Dedrone** Dedrone develops drone detection technology to protect organizations from malicious drones by securing the airspace.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dedrone) Dedrone develops drone detection technology to protect organizations from malicious drones by securing the airspace. *Founded* 2014 Sterling, Germany **$48M** last round Jul 2022
- 34 [**Drone Racing League** Drone Racing League organizes global drone races featuring top pilots, streamed on various platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/drone-racing-league) Drone Racing League organizes global drone races featuring top pilots, streamed on various platforms. *Founded* 2015 United States **$46M** last round Jun 2019
- 35 [**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 **$46M** last round Aug 2026
- 36 [**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 **$45M** last round Mar 2026
- 37 [**SkySafe** SkySafe allows governments, law enforcement, airports, cities, and more to manage their airspace with real-time drone data and analytics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skysafe) SkySafe allows governments, law enforcement, airports, cities, and more to manage their airspace with real-time drone data and analytics. *Founded* 2015 San Diego, United States **$42M** last round Dec 2021
- 38 [**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
- 39 [**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
- 40 [**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
- 41 [**Guardian Agriculture** Guardian Agriculture provides advanced crop protection services using state of the art technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/guardian-agriculture) Guardian Agriculture provides advanced crop protection services using state of the art technology. *Founded* 2017 Malden, United States **$31M** last round Mar 2024
- 42 [**AirMap** AirMap operates as an airspace services platform for unmanned aircraft.](https://millionrounds.com/company/airmap) AirMap operates as an airspace services platform for unmanned aircraft. *Founded* 2014 United States **$29M** last round Feb 2017
- 43 [**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 **$28M** last round Oct 2026
- 44 [**Spiral** Spiral.ac is a complete 1:1 learning platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spiral) Spiral.ac is a complete 1:1 learning platform. *Founded* 2012 London, Japan **$27M** last round Sept 2025
- 45 [**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 **$27M** last round May 2026
- 46 [**Voliro** Voliro is a Swiss aerial robotics company based in Zurich, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/voliro) Voliro is a Swiss aerial robotics company based in Zurich, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Zurich, Switzerland **$26M** last round Jun 2025
- 47 [**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
- 48 [**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
- 49 [**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
- 50 [**BurnBot** BurnBot is a climate-tech company focused on wildfire prevention and vegetation management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/burnbot) BurnBot is a climate-tech company focused on wildfire prevention and vegetation management. *Founded* 2022 South San Francisco, United States **$20M** last round May 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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