Hoverfly Technologies
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: Sanford, Florida · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Hoverfly Technologies: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $20.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$20M
Headquarters
Sanford, Florida
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Leading U.S. provider of tethered drone systems for defense and security. Based in Sanford, Florida. Flagship platforms: Spectre (first and only tethered UAS on DIU Blue List, NDAA-compliant, Green UAS certified) and Sentry. Over 800 tethered drones sold to U.S. and allied defense customers. Strategic partnership with Leonardo DRS (lead investor) and KRM for component manufacturing. USD 20M Series B in Oct 2025 led by Leonardo DRS and KRM.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Funded with institutional backing on record. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Hoverfly Technologies.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
President & CEO
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Hoverfly Technologies?
Leading U.S. provider of tethered drone systems for defense and security. Based in Sanford, Florida. Flagship platforms: Spectre (first and only tethered UAS on DIU Blue List, NDAA-compliant, Green UAS certified) and Sentry. Over 800 tethered drones sold to U.S. and allied defense customers. Strategic partnership with Leonardo DRS (lead investor) and KRM for component manufacturing. USD 20M Series B in Oct 2025 led by Leonardo DRS and KRM.
What does Hoverfly Technologies make?
Hoverfly Technologies has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS (Hoverfly Technologies builds physical robots).
Is Hoverfly Technologies publicly traded?
No. Hoverfly Technologies is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Hoverfly Technologies?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Hoverfly Technologies building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Hoverfly Technologies?
Steve Walters is the ceo of Hoverfly Technologies, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Hoverfly Technologies?
Hoverfly Technologies is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $20M in disclosed funding.
Where is Hoverfly Technologies headquartered?
Hoverfly Technologies is headquartered in Sanford, Florida, USA.
How much funding has Hoverfly Technologies raised?
Hoverfly Technologies has raised approximately $20M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Hoverfly Technologies?
Hoverfly Technologies is privately held and venture-backed ($20M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Hoverfly Technologies operate robots?
Hoverfly Technologies operates 2 verified deployments, including at United States (US-Mexico border security), United States.
How many robots has Hoverfly Technologies deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Hoverfly Technologies deployments on record at sites including United States (US-Mexico border security), United States. 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 Hoverfly Technologies a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Hoverfly Technologies ranks in roughly the top 37% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Hoverfly Technologies safe?
Hoverfly Technologies 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.