Perennial Autonomy
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: California, USA · Est. 2023 · 1 model registered · 3 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Perennial Autonomy: 1 model, 3 deployments across 3 regions, $505.2M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$505M
Headquarters
California, USA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Perennial Autonomy is a defense technology company developing AI-enabled counter-drone systems, originally launched by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt as Project Eagle (formerly White Stork). Best known for the Merops interceptor drone, which has downed over 4,000 Russian Shahed drones in Ukraine since mid-2024, the company also produces the Bumblebee quadcopter and Hornet midrange strike drone. Its systems are deployed by U.S. forces in CENTCOM and by Ukrainian, Polish, and Lithuanian militaries.
Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $505M raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Perennial Autonomy.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder & CEO
Founder
Founding Team
cofounder · Allen Control Systems
cofounder · Google
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Perennial Autonomy x PicogridJun 17, 2026
MOST RECENT · Perennial Autonomy x Picogrid · 2026-06-17 · with Picogrid · OPERATING · Perennial Autonomy x Pentagon Counter-Drone · 2026-05-19 · with U.S. Department of Defense · OPERATING · Perennial Autonomy x Twentyfour Industries · 2026-05-01 · with Twentyfour Industries · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Perennial Autonomy?
Perennial Autonomy is a defense technology company developing AI-enabled counter-drone systems, originally launched by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt as Project Eagle (formerly White Stork). Best known for the Merops interceptor drone, which has downed over 4,000 Russian Shahed drones in Ukraine since mid-2024, the company also produces the Bumblebee quadcopter and Hornet midrange strike drone. Its systems are deployed by U.S. forces in CENTCOM and by Ukrainian, Polish, and Lithuanian militaries.
What does Perennial Autonomy make?
Perennial Autonomy has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Merops Interceptor (Perennial Autonomy builds physical robots).
Is Perennial Autonomy publicly traded?
No. Perennial Autonomy is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Perennial Autonomy?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Perennial Autonomy building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Perennial Autonomy?
Mike Wior is the ceo of Perennial Autonomy, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Perennial Autonomy?
Perennial Autonomy is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $505M in disclosed funding.
Where is Perennial Autonomy headquartered?
Perennial Autonomy is headquartered in California, USA.
How much funding has Perennial Autonomy raised?
Perennial Autonomy has raised approximately $505M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Perennial Autonomy?
Perennial Autonomy is privately held and venture-backed ($505M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Perennial Autonomy operate robots?
Perennial Autonomy operates 3 verified deployments, including at Lithuania, U.S. Central Command (Middle East), Ukraine.
How many robots has Perennial Autonomy deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified Perennial Autonomy deployments on record at sites including Lithuania, U.S. Central Command (Middle East), 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 Perennial Autonomy a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Perennial Autonomy ranks in roughly the top 9% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Perennial Autonomy founded?
Perennial Autonomy was founded in 2023.
Is Perennial Autonomy safe?
Perennial 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.