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An international high-tech enterprise engaging in the R&D, design, production and sales of UAV

Shenzhen, ChinaFounded 2014Transportation
Valuation $1–2.5B Last recorded · 2023
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About United Aircraft

Shenzhen United Aircraft Technology Co., Ltd., operating as United Aircraft Group, is a developer and manufacturer of specialized drones for aviation transportation. Founded in 2012 by CEO Tian Gangyin, the company originated as Zhonghangzhi Tech, marking its entry into the market with the first flight of its TD220 unmanned helicopter that same year. A pivotal moment in the company's history occurred between 2014 and 2015, when Tian Gangyin led a team through more than six months of rigorous flight testing in the Gobi desert. This effort culminated in the TD220 winning a significant military public bid, establishing the company as the first private enterprise in China to be designated as an aircraft general design and chief engineering company.

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United Aircraft provides a comprehensive range of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipment and intelligent unmanned solutions to a diverse client base that includes governmental, military, and commercial customers. The company's business model encompasses the entire lifecycle of industrial-grade UAVs, from research and development to design, production, sales, and service. Its revenue is generated through the sale of its hardware products and integrated solutions tailored to specific industry needs. The company has established a significant industrial footprint with bases in several Chinese provinces, including Beijing, Guangdong, Anhui, Shaanxi, and Gansu, creating an industrial cluster with international influence. Having completed multiple funding rounds, including a Series D1 in June 2023 for $169 million, the company is privately held and backed by venture capital.

The firm's product portfolio is extensive, featuring unmanned helicopters like the TD550 and TD220, multi-rotor drones such as the Leiying Q20, and tilt-rotor aircraft. The TD550, a coaxial unmanned helicopter, is designed for heavy-load applications, with a maximum take-off weight of 550 kg and capabilities for autonomous flight, including takeoff, landing, and obstacle avoidance. United Aircraft's offerings also include essential ground equipment like vehicle-borne control stations, airborne equipment such as redundant flight control computers, and specialized components like rotor blades and composite parts. The company delivers tailored solutions for various sectors, including logistic transportation, public security, border and coast security, powerline inspection, and the oil and gas industry. These solutions are deployed for tasks ranging from disaster monitoring and customs anti-smuggling to agricultural and forestry plant protection.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Shenzhen, China
Employees
11
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
57.2/100
Sub-industry
Vehicle Production
Sector
Transportation, Sustainable Development Goals, Vertical Takeoff and Landing, Rumoured $1B, Climate Tech, Electric Mobility, EV Manufacturing, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
Technology
Hardware, Deep Tech
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES DOther financing Mar 2023 $291M $1.2B Shenzhen Cornerstone Asset Management · National Manufacturing Transformation and Upgrade Fund ↗
LATE VCOther financing Mar 2022 $0 — Wuhu Construction Investment · Anhui Wantou Capital —
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United Aircraft website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for United Aircraft is 16K monthly website visits, up 75.8% over the last three months. United Aircraft's team grew 10% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits16K 3-month web change+75.8% 1-year team growth+10%
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Investors

10 investors on the cap table

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Series A3 investors entered at this stage

  • SZ Capital
  • Delian Capital
  • Beijing Gravity Investment

Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage

  • CAS Investment Management
  • Founder H Fund
  • Huaxin Century Investment Group
  • Wuhu Construction Investment
  • Anhui Wantou Capital
  • Shenzhen Cornerstone Asset Management
  • National Manufacturing Transformation and Upgrade Fund
Employees 11 total headcount
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Global footprint

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2 countries with
team presence
🇨🇳 China60%
🇺🇸 United States20%
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