Companies in Drones
There are 5,610 companies in Drones which include DJI, Parrot, Anduril, Quantum Systems, Sentera. 1,413 companies in Drones are funded, with 538 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 6 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Drones (1,520), followed by India
(768), and then United Kingdom (379).
2026 has seen the creation of 1 company in Drones. On average, the last 10 years have seen 226 new companies launched every year. Most number of Drones startups have been founded by alumni from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Tel Aviv University.
Here is a List of top companies in Drones
1. DJI
Manufacturer of camera drones, handheld devices, and related lifestyle technology. The company provides tools for capturing images and redefining camera placement. It offers products for filmmaking, agriculture, conservation, and energy infrastructure. The company transforms technology into easy-to-use devices, combining technology with designs.
Key facts about DJI
2. Parrot
Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and related software and solutions. It provides drones for professional use. The company develops software for flight control and data processing. It also offers solutions for specific industry applications. The company supports developers with software development kits. It provides support, news, and partnership opportunities.
Key facts about Parrot
- Founded Year: 1994
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Europa, Sofinnova Partners and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Nov 01, 2016, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 260 Competitors
3. Anduril
Developer of autonomous defense systems powered by AI software. Builds a family of systems for integrated awareness and security across land, sea, and air at the tactical edge. Lattice platform powers autonomous air systems, underwater vehicles, and rocket motors for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, survey, inspection, and propulsion needs. Offers full-service supply of conventional and next-generation rocket motors. Employs interdisciplinary teams of engineers, talent, and veterans to address defense challenges.
Key facts about Anduril
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Costa Mesa (United States)
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $6.29B
- Investors: Founders Fund, AlphaTON Capital and 68 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 16, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 417 Competitors
Developer of multi-sensor unmanned aerial systems. It is a platform that manufactures unmanned aerial systems, including eVTOL mapping drones, mission control and planning software, and reconnaissance systems for defense and commercial applications. It develops UAS for data collection and decision-making in critical environments.
Key facts about Quantum Systems
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Gilching (Germany)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $618M
- Investors: Balderton Capital, 10x Group and 28 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Feb 13, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 1,161 Competitors
5. Sentera
Developer of precision agriculture technology providing imagery and data-driven insights. The company offers solutions leveraging high-resolution imagery, artificial intelligence, and advanced data science. These solutions provide plant-level insights to inform on-farm decisions. The company’s technology is designed to improve efficiency and promote sustainable farming practices. It offers sensors designed to capture standard and advanced wavebands for vegetation analysis.
Key facts about Sentera
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Saint Paul (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $54.7M
- Investors: S2G Investments, Continental Grain Company and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 09, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 616 Competitors
