Edge Autonomy
[ACTIVE]Drones · HQ: San Luis Obispo, California · Est. 2021 · 1 model registered · 3 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Edge Autonomy: 1 model, 3 deployments across 3 regions, $925.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$925M
Headquarters
San Luis Obispo, California
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Edge Autonomy is a defense technology company developing combat-proven autonomous uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for military and national security missions. Formed in 2021 through the merger of UAV Factory and Jennings Aeronautics, the company's Penguin and Stalker UAS fleets are optimized for long-endurance reconnaissance and deployed across nearly 60 countries. Edge Autonomy was acquired by Redwire for $925 million in 2025.
Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $925M raised. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Edge Autonomy.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO (now President, Redwire Defense Tech)
Chief Growth Officer
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Edge Autonomy x Taiwan (Penguin C License)Dec 12, 2025
MOST RECENT · Edge Autonomy x Taiwan (Penguin C License) · 2025-12-12 · with Taiwan · JUST ANNOUNCED · Redwire x Edge Autonomy (Acquisition) · 2025-01-20 · with Redwire · OPERATING · Edge Autonomy x US Army (Penguin UAS) · 2022-07-01 · with U.S. Army · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Edge Autonomy?
Edge Autonomy is a defense technology company developing combat-proven autonomous uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for military and national security missions. Formed in 2021 through the merger of UAV Factory and Jennings Aeronautics, the company's Penguin and Stalker UAS fleets are optimized for long-endurance reconnaissance and deployed across nearly 60 countries. Edge Autonomy was acquired by Redwire for $925 million in 2025.
What does Edge Autonomy make?
Edge Autonomy has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Penguin C Mk2 (Edge Autonomy builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Edge Autonomy publicly traded?
Edge Autonomy is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Redwire Corporation for $925M (Jan 2025 on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Edge Autonomy?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Edge Autonomy building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Edge Autonomy?
Steve Adlich is the ceo of Edge Autonomy, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Edge Autonomy?
Edge Autonomy has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Redwire Corporation for $925M (Jan 2025 (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Edge Autonomy headquartered?
Edge Autonomy is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, USA.
How much funding has Edge Autonomy raised?
Edge Autonomy has raised approximately $925M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Edge Autonomy?
Edge Autonomy is owned by Redwire Corporation for $925M (Jan 2025, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Edge Autonomy operate robots?
Edge Autonomy operates 3 verified deployments, including at Taiwan, United States, Ukraine.
How many robots has Edge Autonomy deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified Edge Autonomy deployments on record at sites including Taiwan, United States, Ukraine. 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 Edge Autonomy a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Edge Autonomy ranks in roughly the top 21% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Edge Autonomy founded?
Edge Autonomy was founded in 2021.
Is Edge Autonomy safe?
Edge Autonomy 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.