Heven AeroTech

What Heven AeroTech does

Heven AeroTech is a privately held, venture-backed aerospace technology company that designs and manufactures hydrogen fuel cell-powered unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for defense, public safety, and commercial markets. Founded by Bentzion Levinson and headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with engineering and manufacturing in Bingen, Washington and R&D in Mevo Carmel, Israel, the company operates a platform-plus-modules product family anchored by the Z1/H2D250 tactical Group 2 VTOL UAS (up to 10+ hours endurance, up to 600-mile range), the H2D55 endurance multirotor (120 minutes flight time), the H2D200 fixed-wing, the Raider multi-role modular UAV (12+ hour endurance, 50 lb payload), the H100 heavy-lift platform (70 lb payload, GPS-denied capability), and the battery-electric Urban multi-mission drone. The Z1 is the first hydrogen-powered system on the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit's Blue UAS Select list (highest tier), achieved through wholly owned subsidiary Zepher Flight Laboratories (acquired April 2025).

Heven monetizes primarily through government and defense hardware sales, with pricing quote-based through contracting vehicles including a Basic Ordering Agreement with the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal (effective January 2026), NASA SEWP and SEAPORT NxG via systems integrator NextTech Solutions, and the SupplyCore reseller channel. Companion hydrogen generation and logistics offerings (paired with Sesame Solar's mobile nanogrid and NovaSpark's HyTEC generator) create an integrated hydrogen-energy stack for forward operations. The company rebranded from Heven Drones to Heven AeroTech in September 2025, closed a $100M Series B led by IonQ at a $1B valuation in November 2025 (Israel's first defense unicorn), and is integrating IonQ's quantum computing, networking, sensing, and security technologies into the Z1 platform for GPS-denied and contested environments.

Name

Heven AeroTech

Legal name

Heven AeroTech inc.

Website

https://hevendrones.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Heven AeroTech is a hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial systems company serving U.S. and allied defense, public safety, and commercial customers. It develops the Z1 tactical VTOL UAS, H100 heavy-lift, Raider multi-role, and integrates quantum-enabled capabilities via a partnership with IonQ.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) / Defense Drones

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aircraft (UAV) (IMABAIAB), Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC)

Keywords

• Hydrogen-powered drones
• Unmanned aerial systems
• Defense UAV manufacturing
• VTOL aircraft systems
• Tactical drone platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Dulles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government/Military Hardware Sales: Primary revenue comes from the sale of hydrogen-powered UAS (Z1, H100, Raider, H2D55, Urban) to U.S. Army, Department of Defense, allied militaries, and federal mission partners through procurement contracts such as the Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal effective January 2026.
2. Channel/Reseller Sales: Authorized-reseller sales through partners such as SupplyCore, who integrate the Z1 platform into defense procurement catalogs and facilitate purchase by government and defense customers through established purchasing channels.
3. Systems Integrator Channel Sales: Indirect sales via systems integrator NextTech Solutions (NTS), which leverages multi-billion dollar contract vehicles like NASA SEWP and SEAPORT NxG to deliver Heven Group II and Group III UAS to U.S. government missions, integrating drones with NTS's MANTLE edge platform and IDC kit.
4. Integrated Hydrogen Energy Solutions: Companion offering of mobile hydrogen nanogrid refueling systems (in partnership with Sesame Solar) and associated hydrogen generation/logistics infrastructure for forward operations, enabling 24/7 autonomous drone operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

Heven AeroTech designs, manufactures, and sells hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for defense, government, public safety, and commercial customers. Its portfolio includes the Z1/H2D250 tactical Group 2 VTOL UAS, the H2D55 hydrogen multirotor, the H2D200 hydrogen fixed-wing, the Raider multi-role modular hydrogen UAV, the H100 heavy-lift platform, and the battery-electric Urban multi-mission drone, supported by hydrogen generation and refueling infrastructure.

Product overview

Heven AeroTech is a hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial systems company operating a platform-plus-modules architecture anchored on its hydrogen-fueled Z1 / H2D series and the heavy-lift H100. The core hydrogen drone portfolio includes the Z1 / H2D250 tactical Group 2 VTOL UAV, the H2D55 endurance multirotor, the H2D200 fixed-wing platform, and the Raider multi-role modular UAV. The H100 heavy-lift flagship and the battery-electric Urban multi-mission drone extend the offering into adjacent payload and weight categories. Zepher Flight Labs (ZFL), acquired in April 2025, operates as an engineering subsidiary providing VTOL capability and is the entity through which the Z1 achieved DIU Blue UAS Select status. Hydrogen Generation Systems are sold alongside the Z1 to provide forward-operations refueling infrastructure. The Z1 platform is the integration point for strategic technology partnerships, including IonQ's quantum computing/networking/sensing/security capabilities and NextTech Solutions' MANTLE edge platform integration, positioning Heven AeroTech as a hydrogen-and-quantum-enabled defense UAS provider headquartered in Sterling, Virginia with R&D and manufacturing in Bingen, Washington and Mevo Carmel, Israel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZFL (Zepher Flight Labs): Retained engineering and VTOL UAS brand associated with the wholly owned Zepher Flight Laboratories subsidiary, used to qualify the Z1 platform on the Blue UAS Cleared List.

Products and services

• Z1 / H2D250 Tactical VTOL UAS Compact tactical Group 2 hydrogen-powered VTOL unmanned aircraft system with 10+ hour flight endurance, 64 mph top speed, under 55 lbs airframe weight, low acoustic and thermal signature, modular payload design, and runway-independent deployment. Built for defense ISR, tactical reconnaissance, and contested-environment operations; the only hydrogen platform on the DIU Blue UAS Select cleared list.
• H2D55 Hydrogen Multirotor Drone Endurance-focused hydrogen-powered multirotor drone with up to 120 minutes of flight time, 10 lbs payload capacity, 65 lbs MTOW, 22 mph speed, near-silent operations, and tool-free setup and refuel in under five minutes. Designed for high-stakes mission-critical deployments requiring rapid setup and quiet operation.
• H2D200 Hydrogen Fixed-Wing Drone Fixed-wing hydrogen drone with up to 4 hours of flight endurance and 4.5 kg payload capability, combining fixed-wing range with precision hovering in a single mission profile for long-range sustained logistics operations.
• Raider Multi-Role Modular Hydrogen UAV Multi-role modular hydrogen UAV with 12+ hour endurance, 50 lb payload capacity, 262 lb MTOW, AI-driven autonomous navigation, rapid role swap, mission-adaptive architecture, and a 2-minute payload and hydrogen tank swap for force multiplication in dynamic combat environments.
• H100 Heavy-Lift Hydrogen Drone Heavy-lift flagship drone with 70 lbs (30 kg) useful payload, 155 lbs MTOW, 22-55 minute flight time, GPS-denied flight capability, modular and versatile design, and 5-minute setup. Marketed as the aerial equivalent of a pick-up truck for critical deliveries and emergency support missions; NDAA compliant.
• Urban Battery-Electric Multi-Mission Drone Rugged battery-electric multi-mission platform with 37 minute flight time, 17 lbs (7.5 kg) payload, 55 lbs (25 kg) MTOW, 12+ mile communication range, modular quick-swap payloads up to 17.6 lbs, and tool-free assembly in under 5 minutes. NDAA compliant; designed for logistics, defense, and industrial inspection.
• Hydrogen Generation Systems Supporting hydrogen generation and logistics infrastructure products offered alongside the Z1 UAS, enabling forward-operations refueling and prolonged mission endurance. Included in the U.S. Army BOA together with the Z1 platform and paired with the Sesame Solar Mobile Drone Refueling Nanogrid for 24/7 autonomous drone operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hydrogen fuel cell drones deliver up to 3x longer flight durations than battery-powered drones per company claim
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / strategic, core and minor.

• SupplyCoreflagship / strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026Authorized reseller agreement to expand access to Z1 hydrogen-powered UAS. SupplyCore integrates the Z1 into its catalog, providing government and defense customers a streamlined pathway from discovery to acquisition. SupplyCore will feature the Z1 in its booth at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa. SupplyCore is a leading Defense Prime Vendor with a 38-year history of supporting the warfighter.
• Sesame Solarflagship / strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Launched the Sesame Mobile Drone Refueling Nanogrid in partnership with Heven AeroTech — a closed-loop mobile refueling solution for hydrogen-powered drones that enables 24/7 autonomous operations for up to six months. Pairs Sesame's solar-powered solid-state hydrogen generation with Heven's Z1 VTOL drones to deliver 8+ hours of flight endurance without external fuel supply dependencies. Built entirely in the United States.
• NextTech Solutions (NTS)flagship / strategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 August 2025Strategic collaboration in which Heven serves as primary UAS partner for NTS in Group II and Group III platforms. Together they deliver scalable, modular, mission-adaptable UAS solutions for U.S. government missions, integrating Heven's drones with NTS's MANTLE edge platform and IDC kit and leveraging multi-billion dollar contract vehicles like NASA SEWP and SEAPORT NxG for faster procurement pathways.
• NovaSpark Energy CorpcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2025NovaSpark Energy Corp demonstrated its HyTEC hydrogen generator at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in April 2025, producing hydrogen fuel from atmospheric humidity using solar panels, a wind turbine, and an electrolysis stack — with direct links to the Heven Z1 hydrogen drone program. The portable unit, roughly the size of two porta-potties, generated ~4.5 lbs of compressed hydrogen per 24 hours at a fraction of the $400-$500 per gallon cost to deliver fuel to remote Pacific outposts.
• Zepher Flight Laboratories Inc.flagship / strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Heven Drones Inc. acquired Zepher Flight Laboratories Inc. in April 2025 to integrate VTOL and modular technologies into its aerial systems. The acquisition brought world-class engineering talent and advanced VTOL capabilities into Heven's portfolio. Zepher operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Heven AeroTech and is the entity through which the Z1 received Blue UAS Select qualification.
• Mach Industriesflagship / strategicOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 March 2025Manufacturing agreement under which Mach Industries manufactures HevenDrones' H100, H2D55, and Raider platforms at its Forge Huntington facility in Huntington Beach, California. Earlier reporting also references a collaboration to develop the H2D250 drone with 180-mile range carrying a 22-pound warhead for the U.S. military, focused on reducing reliance on Chinese components.
• Lockheed MartincoreTechnology or IntegrationNovaSpark Energy Corp has commercial partnerships including Ascent Solar Technologies and Lockheed Martin, with direct links to the Heven Z1 hydrogen drone program, supporting active procurement tracks through the Defense Innovation Unit, AFWERX, and Army Contracting Command.
• roboteamminorStrategic or Co-development Partnerroboteam logo displayed in the partners section of Heven AeroTech's homepage, indicating a strategic or technology partnership within the defense-tech ecosystem.
• Global SOF FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal SOF Foundation logo displayed in the partners section of Heven AeroTech's homepage, indicating alignment with the special operations forces community — consistent with Heven's SOF Week 2026 participation and advisory board appointments (Gen. Scott Howell).
• AUVSI (Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAUVSI logo displayed in the partners section of Heven AeroTech's homepage, indicating membership or alignment with the leading uncrewed systems industry association.
• Sinclair / City of Miami, FLminorOthersSinclair and City of Miami, FL logos displayed in the partners section of Heven AeroTech's homepage.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Anduril Industries: U.S. defense-tech company building autonomous aerial systems (Lattice, Bolt, Roadrunner, Ghost) for DoD and allied militaries. Directly comparable as a venture-backed, dual-use autonomous UAS provider competing for the same DIU, DoD, and SOF procurement dollars that Heven targets with the Z1 and Raider.
• Shield AI: U.S. defense-tech firm developing the Hivemind autonomy stack and V-BAT VTOL UAS for DoD and international defense customers. Highly comparable as a venture-backed autonomy-plus-hardware defense UAS competitor pursuing the same DoD, DIU, and SOF programs Heven targets, with similar AI-driven autonomous navigation positioning.
• Skydio: Leading U.S. small-UAS manufacturer with strong DoD and public-safety footprint (X10, R10) and Blue UAS Cleared List presence. Comparable as a U.S.-manufactured, NDAA-compliant drone maker competing for the same federal and defense procurement channels, though primarily battery-electric rather than hydrogen-powered.
• Mach Industries: U.S. defense-tech startup building affordable, domestic low-cost weapons and UAS for the DoD; manufacturing partner for Heven's H100, H2D55, and Raider. Comparable as a venture-backed U.S. defense UAS competitor pursuing adjacent tactical drone and strike missions, and a strategic manufacturing partner that introduces a dual customer/competitor dynamic.
• Red Cat Holdings (Teal Drones): U.S. military and public-safety drone maker (Teal 2, Black Widow) on the Blue UAS Cleared List serving U.S. Army, SOF, and NATO customers. Comparable as a U.S.-manufactured, NDAA-compliant small UAS provider competing for similar SOF, ISR, and tactical reconnaissance programs.

Broad incumbents

• AeroVironment: Established U.S. military UAS prime (Switchblade loitering munitions, Puma, Raven) with deep DoD program relationships. Comparable as a long-standing military small-UAS provider competing for tactical ISR and strike programs that overlap with Heven's H100, Raider, and Z1 mission sets.
• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Public defense prime with a portfolio of tactical and target drones (XQ-58 Valkyrie, MQM-178 Firejet) and a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered Valkyrie variant. Comparable as a DoD-focused UAS prime in the tactical and affordable-mass category where Heven's hydrogen propulsion and modular VTOL approach also compete.
• Edge Autonomy: U.S./Polish provider of long-endurance Group 2/3 UAS (Penguin C, Stalker) and hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered platforms for ISR and defense missions. Comparable as a long-endurance, hydrogen-capable UAS provider in similar payload/endurance categories to Heven's Z1 and Raider, with established DoD and allied relationships.

Regional players

• Quantum Systems: German defense-tech company producing VTOL fixed-wing UAS (Vector, Scorpion, Twister) for NATO and allied militaries, including Ukraine deployments. Comparable as a venture-backed, hydrogen/endurance-oriented VTOL UAS provider for European and allied forces — a regional peer addressing similar long-endurance ISR missions outside the U.S.

Emerging players

• Auterion: U.S./Swiss open-source drone autonomy software company whose Skynode and AuterionOS stack powers defense and commercial fleets, including partnerships with NTS (Heven's distribution partner). Comparable as an enabling technology peer in defense drone autonomy and as the embedded software layer that integrates with Heven's platforms via MANTLE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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