DroneUp
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: Virginia Beach, Virginia · Est. by Tom Walker. Raised USD 8.95M from Walmart and Center for Innovative Technology. Now building airspace management technology for drone operations. · 1 model registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies DroneUp: 1 model, 4 deployments across 2 regions, $150.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$150M
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, Virginia
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Virginia Beach-based drone delivery company that pivoted to airspace management after Walmart ended its delivery contract in early 2025. Had operated drone delivery networks for Walmart across 34 sites reaching 4 million U.S. households. Founded by Tom Walker. Raised USD 8.95M from Walmart and Center for Innovative Technology. Now building airspace management technology for drone operations.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for DroneUp.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Founder
CEO
Founding Team
sole
sole
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- DroneUp Autonomous Ecosystem at Tampa, Florida, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Tampa, Florida, USA · Oct 1, 2022
- DroneUp Autonomous Ecosystem at Bentonville, Arkansas, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Bentonville, Arkansas, USA · Jan 1, 2022
- DroneUp Autonomous Ecosystem at Phoenix, Arizona, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Phoenix, Arizona, USA · Oct 1, 2022
- DroneUp Autonomous Ecosystem at Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, USA · May 24, 2022
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is DroneUp?
Virginia Beach-based drone delivery company that pivoted to airspace management after Walmart ended its delivery contract in early 2025. Had operated drone delivery networks for Walmart across 34 sites reaching 4 million U.S. households. Founded by Tom Walker. Raised USD 8.95M from Walmart and Center for Innovative Technology. Now building airspace management technology for drone operations.
What does DroneUp make?
DroneUp has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: DroneUp Autonomous Ecosystem (DroneUp builds physical robots).
Is DroneUp publicly traded?
No. DroneUp is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with DroneUp?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to DroneUp building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of DroneUp?
Tom Walker is the ceo of DroneUp, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in DroneUp?
DroneUp is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $150M in disclosed funding.
Where is DroneUp headquartered?
DroneUp is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
How much funding has DroneUp raised?
DroneUp has raised approximately $150M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns DroneUp?
DroneUp is privately held and venture-backed ($150M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does DroneUp operate robots?
DroneUp operates 4 verified deployments, including at Tampa, Florida, USA, Bentonville, Arkansas, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
How many robots has DroneUp deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified DroneUp deployments on record at sites including Tampa, Florida, USA, Bentonville, Arkansas, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. 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 DroneUp a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, DroneUp ranks in roughly the top 38% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is DroneUp safe?
DroneUp 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.