DEXA
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: Dayton, Ohio · Est. 2021 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies DEXA: 1 model, 2 deployments across 1 region, $45.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$45M
Headquarters
Dayton, Ohio
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Dayton, Ohio-based autonomous drone delivery company (rebranded from Drone Express to DEXA). CEO Beth Flippo. Pilot program with Kroger since 2021. Closed oversubscribed USD 15M seed (three stages: 2021, 2023, 2025) led by G2A Investment Partners. New drone design with fewer rotors and 20-pound payload capacity. In active talks with Kroger to revive mothballed drone program. Expanding to major U.S. metropolitan markets.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- HUMANOID
- AERIAL
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for DEXA.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is DEXA?
Dayton, Ohio-based autonomous drone delivery company (rebranded from Drone Express to DEXA). CEO Beth Flippo. Pilot program with Kroger since 2021. Closed oversubscribed USD 15M seed (three stages: 2021, 2023, 2025) led by G2A Investment Partners. New drone design with fewer rotors and 20-pound payload capacity. In active talks with Kroger to revive mothballed drone program. Expanding to major U.S. metropolitan markets.
What does DEXA make?
DEXA has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Dexa Delivery Drone (DEXA builds physical robots).
Is DEXA publicly traded?
No. DEXA is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with DEXA?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to DEXA building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of DEXA?
Beth Flippo is the ceo of DEXA, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in DEXA?
DEXA is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $45M in disclosed funding.
Where is DEXA headquartered?
DEXA is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, USA.
How much funding has DEXA raised?
DEXA has raised approximately $45M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns DEXA?
DEXA is privately held and venture-backed ($45M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does DEXA operate robots?
DEXA operates 2 verified deployments, including at Dayton, Ohio, USA, Centerville, Ohio (Kroger).
How many robots has DEXA deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified DEXA deployments on record at sites including Dayton, Ohio, USA, Centerville, Ohio (Kroger). 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 DEXA a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, DEXA ranks in roughly the top 43% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is DEXA safe?
DEXA 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.