What kinds of drone companies are on this page?

Drone makers (161), inspection companies (135), mapping and surveying (146), delivery (103), farming (70), filming (47), software (187) and training (142). 149 work on drone detection and 42 on U-space and drone traffic. One company can do several of these. Use the filters above to pick a type.

How do I hire a drone company for a job?

Pick a few companies near the job that do the type of work you need. Tell them what you need, where it is, how big the area is and when you need the results. Ask for their approvals, their insurance and a sample of past work, then compare two or three prices.

What is drone detection?

Drone detection finds drones flying where they should not. Systems use radar, radio sensors, cameras or a mix. They show where the drone is and often where the pilot is. Counter-UAS goes one step further and can stop the drone. Airports, prisons and power plants are typical buyers.

What is U-space or UTM?

UTM means unmanned traffic management. It is a set of digital services that keep drones apart from each other and from planes, a bit like air traffic control for drones. U-space is the name used in Europe. Drone pilots use these services to plan flights, get approval and share where they are.

How do I get quotes from drone companies?

Send one request with the form on this page. Say what the job is, where it is and when you need it. We pass it to drone companies that fit, and they reply to you directly. You can also contact any company from its own page.

Is my company missing or wrong on this page?

This list shows every public company in our drone category, plus companies outside it that work on drone detection or U-space. If your company is missing, or an address, phone number or type is wrong, add or claim your page and we will correct it.

What can a drone company do for me?

Drone companies do jobs such as roof and power line inspections, mapping and surveying, farm monitoring, filming and delivery. Some also sell drones and software. Tell the company what you need to inspect or map, where it is and how soon, and ask for a price for the whole job.

Do I need a licence to hire a drone company?

You do not, but the company does. Rules differ by country. In most places the drone and the operator must be registered, and riskier flights need an approval. Ask the company which approvals it holds in the country where the work is.

How do I compare drone service quotes?

Compare what is included: the flight, the data processing and the report. Ask about insurance, the weather it can fly in and what happens if the job has to be repeated. A fixed price per job is easier to compare than an hourly rate.

How many companies are listed?

998 companies in 53 countries, updated 6 Nov 2026. Most are in United States (349), India (86), Germany (37).

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Drones in plain words

Three things to know before you call a drone company.

Choosing a drone service

Start with the result you need, not the drone. A roof check needs clear photos. A survey needs accurate maps. A crop check needs special cameras. Tell the company what you will do with the results.

Ask which approvals the company holds where the job is, and whether it has insurance for the work. Ask who processes the data and how fast you get the report. A fixed price for the whole job is easier to compare.

Drone detection for airports and sites

A drone near a runway can stop flights. Airports, prisons, power plants and big events use detection systems to see drones early. Radar, radio sensors and cameras each see drones in a different way, so many systems use more than one.

Detection only shows you the drone. Stopping it is a different step and is often allowed only for police, the military or the state. Ask what the law lets you do in your country before you buy.

U-space in plain words

More drones means more need to keep them apart. U-space is Europe's set of rules and digital services for this. Other places call it UTM. Service providers share flight plans, give approvals and show where other drones are.

For a drone pilot, it means planning a flight in an app and getting a reply before take off. For an airport or a city, it means knowing which drones are flying near them. Each country sets up its own U-space areas.

Common questions

Updated 6 Nov 2026. Confirm the details with the company before you book.

What kinds of drone companies are on this page?: Drone makers (161), inspection companies (135), mapping and surveying (146), delivery (103), farming (70), filming (47), software (187) and training (142). 149 work on drone detection and 42 on U-space and drone traffic. One company can do several of these. Use the filters above to pick a type.
How do I hire a drone company for a job?: Pick a few companies near the job that do the type of work you need. Tell them what you need, where it is, how big the area is and when you need the results. Ask for their approvals, their insurance and a sample of past work, then compare two or three prices.
What is drone detection?: Drone detection finds drones flying where they should not. Systems use radar, radio sensors, cameras or a mix. They show where the drone is and often where the pilot is. Counter-UAS goes one step further and can stop the drone. Airports, prisons and power plants are typical buyers.
What is U-space or UTM?: UTM means unmanned traffic management. It is a set of digital services that keep drones apart from each other and from planes, a bit like air traffic control for drones. U-space is the name used in Europe. Drone pilots use these services to plan flights, get approval and share where they are.
How do I get quotes from drone companies?: Send one request with the form on this page. Say what the job is, where it is and when you need it. We pass it to drone companies that fit, and they reply to you directly. You can also contact any company from its own page.
Is my company missing or wrong on this page?: This list shows every public company in our drone category, plus companies outside it that work on drone detection or U-space. If your company is missing, or an address, phone number or type is wrong, add or claim your page and we will correct it.
What can a drone company do for me?: Drone companies do jobs such as roof and power line inspections, mapping and surveying, farm monitoring, filming and delivery. Some also sell drones and software. Tell the company what you need to inspect or map, where it is and how soon, and ask for a price for the whole job.
Do I need a licence to hire a drone company?: You do not, but the company does. Rules differ by country. In most places the drone and the operator must be registered, and riskier flights need an approval. Ask the company which approvals it holds in the country where the work is.
How do I compare drone service quotes?: Compare what is included: the flight, the data processing and the report. Ask about insurance, the weather it can fly in and what happens if the job has to be repeated. A fixed price per job is easier to compare than an hourly rate.
How many companies are listed?: 998 companies in 53 countries, updated 6 Nov 2026. Most are in United States (349), India (86), Germany (37).

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About drone companies

Drone manufacturers and drone services

This category covers companies that build unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and those that fly them for customers. Manufacturers produce multirotor, heavy-lift and fixed-wing VTOL drones for surveying, inspection, agriculture, delivery and defence. Service providers carry out aerial surveys, mapping, LiDAR and photogrammetry, and inspection of infrastructure such as power lines and wind turbines.

Commercial drone flying is regulated. In the United States operators need a Part 107 remote pilot certificate, and in Europe operations fall under the EASA open, specific or certified categories. For government and defence buyers in the US, NDAA compliance of the airframe and components is often a requirement. Ask service providers for their operating approvals and drone insurance before work starts.

Drone companies in the directory

We list 11 drone companies, in Switzerland (2), India, Taiwan and the United States.

Wingtra: fixed-wing VTOL drone producer with more than 100 distributors.
Harris Aerial: NDAA-compliant drone manufacturer building in the United States.
Aero Systems West: American-made heavy-lift UAVs for industrial use.
Quantum Tech FPV: aerial surveying, FPV drone services, LiDAR and photogrammetry in Pune.
WindShape: drone testing and wind generation equipment.
WISPR Systems: commercial drones made in Mississippi.

Related listings include aviation startups, aerospace manufacturers and aviation insurance providers. Our guide to drone insurance explains cover for commercial operators, and we reported on the UK Navy's first ship-to-ship drone delivery.

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This list shows every public company in our drone category, plus air navigation and defence companies that work on drone detection or U-space. The type of company comes from its own website and our own checks. Always confirm services, approvals and prices with the company directly. The Flying Engineer is an independent directory and is not linked to any company on this page. Last updated 6 Nov 2026.