Darkhive
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: United States, · 2 models registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Darkhive: 2 models, 4 deployments across 2 regions, $30.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$30M
Headquarters
United States,
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Darkhive is a US-based autonomous drone company developing small unmanned aircraft for defense and public safety, providing autonomous surveillance and reconnaissance drones for military and first responder applications.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Darkhive.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-Founder & CEO
Founding Team
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Pentagon x Darkhive 49.7M drone contractJun 17, 2026
MOST RECENT · Pentagon x Darkhive 49.7M drone contract · 2026-06-17 · with Pentagon · OPERATING · Darkhive x Pentagon APFIT · 2026-05-07 · with Pentagon · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Darkhive Autonomous Drone at United States (multiple hotel chains)[OPERATIONAL]
United States (multiple hotel chains) · Jun 1, 2024
- Darkhive Autonomous Drone at Germany, Europe[OPERATIONAL]
Germany, Europe · Jun 1, 2024
- Darkhive Drone at United States (multiple hotel chains)[OPERATIONAL]
United States (multiple hotel chains) · Jun 1, 2024
- Darkhive Drone at Germany, Europe[OPERATIONAL]
Germany, Europe · Jun 1, 2024
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Darkhive?
Darkhive is a US-based autonomous drone company developing small unmanned aircraft for defense and public safety, providing autonomous surveillance and reconnaissance drones for military and first responder applications.
What does Darkhive make?
Darkhive has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Darkhive Autonomous Drone, Darkhive Drone (Darkhive builds physical robots).
Is Darkhive publicly traded?
No. Darkhive is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Darkhive?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Darkhive building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Darkhive?
John Goodson is the ceo of Darkhive, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Darkhive?
Darkhive is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $30M in disclosed funding.
Where is Darkhive headquartered?
Darkhive is headquartered in United States.
How much funding has Darkhive raised?
Darkhive has raised approximately $30M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Darkhive?
Darkhive is privately held and venture-backed ($30M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Darkhive operate robots?
Darkhive operates 4 verified deployments, including at Germany, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains).
How many robots has Darkhive deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified Darkhive deployments on record at sites including Germany, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains). 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 Darkhive a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Darkhive ranks in roughly the top 24% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Darkhive safe?
Darkhive 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.