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Hoverfly Technologies

LiveSky streaming media tethered drone tech enables persistent event coverage, staying aloft indefinitely with power tether sys

Sanford, United StatesFounded 2010Defence

Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2025

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Hoverfly Technologies

Hoverfly Technologies specializes in high power tethered drones designed for optimum security, surveillance, and defense. The company serves a diverse range of clients including federal defense agencies, security firms, and public safety organizations. Operating in the defense and security market, Hoverfly Technologies provides solutions that include military-grade surveillance, targeting, and communications relay systems. Their business model revolves around the sale and deployment of advanced tethered drone systems, which are compliant with Section 848 of the FY20 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Revenue is generated through direct sales, service contracts, and long-term support agreements. The company's drones are utilized by branches of the Armed Forces and industry partners to create mobile ad hoc networks for flying communications and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) missions.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2010
Headquarters: Sanford, United States
Employees: 56
Open positions: 3
Dealroom signal: 80.9/100
Industry: Security
Sub-industry: Public safety
Sector: Defence, Streaming, Drones, Dual-Use Tech, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
Technology: Hardware, Deep Tech, Autonomous & Sensor Tech
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

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Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES B✓Equity / VC	Oct 2025	$20M	$80M	Leonardo DRS · Korea Robot Manufacturing	↗
SERIES AEquity / VC	Sep 2020	$10M	$40M	Undisclosed	—

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Growth signals

Hoverfly Technologies website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Hoverfly Technologies is 15K monthly website visits, up 25% over the last three months. Hoverfly Technologies's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits15K 3-month web change+25% 1-year team growth0%

Monthly website visitsOct 2017–Jul 2026

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Open positions

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Senior Drone Software EngineerSanford, FL · Backend Development · Jun 13, 2026

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