Hermeus
[ACTIVE]Drones · HQ: Atlanta, GA · Est. 2018 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Hermeus: 1 model, $450.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$450M
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Defense aviation startup building unmanned hypersonic aircraft (Mach 5+). Founded 2018 by AJ Piplica, Zach Shore, and Glenn Case. Quarterhorse Mk 1 flew at Edwards AFB, Mk 2 in flight testing. $350M Series C at $1B valuation (April 2026), led by Khosla ventures. DIU contract $219M total ceiling. FAA special airworthiness certificate granted.
Well-capitalized with $450M raised and recent funding activity. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Hermeus.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-founder
Chief Executive Officer
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Hermeus?
Defense aviation startup building unmanned hypersonic aircraft (Mach 5+). Founded 2018 by AJ Piplica, Zach Shore, and Glenn Case. Quarterhorse Mk 1 flew at Edwards AFB, Mk 2 in flight testing. $350M Series C at $1B valuation (April 2026), led by Khosla ventures. DIU contract $219M total ceiling. FAA special airworthiness certificate granted.
What does Hermeus make?
Hermeus has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Quarterhorse (Hermeus builds physical robots).
Who competes with Hermeus?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Hermeus building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Hermeus?
AJ Piplica is the ceo of Hermeus, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Hermeus headquartered?
Hermeus is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, USA.
How much funding has Hermeus raised?
Hermeus has raised approximately $450M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Hermeus operate robots?
Hermeus is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Hermeus a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Hermeus ranks in roughly the top 5% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Hermeus founded?
Hermeus was founded in 2018.
Is Hermeus safe?
Hermeus 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.