Arcturus UAV
[SUBSIDIARY]Drones · HQ: Petaluma, California · Est. 2004 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Arcturus UAV: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $405.0M raised. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
SUBSIDIARY
Capital / Funding
$405M
Headquarters
Petaluma, California
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Arcturus UAV was a California-based developer and manufacturer of Group 2 and Group 3 unmanned aircraft systems for defense and military applications. Founded in 2004 in Petaluma, California, the company developed the JUMP 20, a runway-independent VTOL UAV used by USSOCOM for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) acquired Arcturus UAV in February 2021 for approximately $405 million, integrating it as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Arcturus UAV.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder
Founding Team
no longer at company
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Arcturus UAV?
Arcturus UAV was a California-based developer and manufacturer of Group 2 and Group 3 unmanned aircraft systems for defense and military applications. Founded in 2004 in Petaluma, California, the company developed the JUMP 20, a runway-independent VTOL UAV used by USSOCOM for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) acquired Arcturus UAV in February 2021 for approximately $405 million, integrating it as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
What does Arcturus UAV make?
Arcturus UAV has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: JUMP 20 (Arcturus UAV builds physical robots).
Is Arcturus UAV publicly traded?
Arcturus UAV is not an independent public company; it has been acquired, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Arcturus UAV?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Arcturus UAV building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Arcturus UAV?
D'Milo Hallerberg is the ceo of Arcturus UAV, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Arcturus UAV?
Arcturus UAV has no separately traded stock; it has been acquired.
Where is Arcturus UAV headquartered?
Arcturus UAV is headquartered in Petaluma, California, USA.
How much funding has Arcturus UAV raised?
Arcturus UAV has raised approximately $405M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Arcturus UAV?
Arcturus UAV has been acquired and is no longer independently owned.
Where does Arcturus UAV operate robots?
Arcturus UAV operates 2 verified deployments, including at Mexico (Mexican Navy deployments), United States (USSOCOM deployments).
How many robots has Arcturus UAV deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Arcturus UAV deployments on record at sites including Mexico (Mexican Navy deployments), United States (USSOCOM deployments). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Arcturus UAV a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Arcturus UAV ranks in roughly the top 49% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Arcturus UAV safe?
Arcturus UAV has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.