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Sabrewing Aircraft Company
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2016
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersOxnard, United States
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Oxnard
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
heavy lift UAV, unmanned cargo aircraft, defense UAV manufacturing, military logistics drones, autonomous cargo delivery
Industry2 codes
1Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) & Multirotor Drones
CodeIMABAIAAPrimaryYes
2Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol)
CodeIMABAAAHPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Aircraft Manufacturing336411
  • Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing33641
SIC code2 codes
  • Aircraft3721
  • Aircraft & Parts3720
Product category
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Defense Aerospace)
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Defense UAV Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Revenue generated through direct sales of heavy lift UAVs (Rhaegal) to government defense customers. Sales are pursued through competitive procurement programs such as the U.S. Navy's ULS-A program. The company operates as a defense contractor selling custom-built aircraft to military buyers.

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Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Sabrewing Aircraft Company designs and manufactures the Rhaegal, a heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of carrying at least 1,300 lbs payloads over 100 nautical miles. The company is targeting defense logistics applications and is being evaluated for the U.S. Navy's Long Range Heavy Lift Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air (ULS-A) program.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • U.S. Navy contract award anticipated in FY 2026 for Long Range Heavy Lift Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air (ULS-A) program
Product overview1 text field

Sabrewing Aircraft Company offers the Rhaegal, a heavy-lift UAV platform designed for military and commercial logistics applications. The company is positioned as a potential contractor for the U.S. Navy's Long Range Heavy Lift Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air (ULS-A) program, targeting autonomous delivery of cargo to contested environments.

Product and service1 record
1Rhaegal
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Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthersAnnounced on2025-07-14
Description

The U.S. Navy's Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263) issued a Request for Industry Information for its Long Range Heavy Lift Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air (ULS-A) program. Sabrewing Aircraft's Rhaegal is one of four potential offerors being evaluated. The program seeks UAVs capable of carrying at least 1,300 lbs payloads over 100 nautical miles. Contract awards are anticipated in FY 2026.

Recent move5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Anduril is a major defense-tech prime building autonomous air systems (Fury, Roadrunner, Ghost) with significant capital and DoD relationships. Comparable as a large, well-funded competitor pursuing autonomous military aerial platforms.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Wingcopter builds the Wingcopter 198, a heavy-lift eVTOL delivery drone used for commercial and humanitarian logistics. Comparable in payload-class and mission to Sabrewing's Rhaegal, though primarily commercial rather than defense-focused.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Near Earth Autonomy develops autonomous flight technology for helicopters and heavy-lift rotorcraft, including DARPA-funded logistics UAV work. Comparable as a technology enabler and small-team competitor in autonomous heavy-lift UAVs.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Pipistrel, now part of Textron, manufactures fixed-wing unmanned and manned aircraft including heavy-lift variants. Comparable as a manufacturer of fixed-wing platforms that could compete in tactical cargo UAV programs.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Shield AI is a well-capitalized defense autonomy company building unmanned systems (V-BAT) and AI pilots that increasingly intersect with heavy-lift tactical UAV programs. Comparable as a defense-tech competitor pursuing adjacent DoD autonomy contracts.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Elroy Air builds the Chaparral autonomous hybrid-electric cargo drone, targeting middle-mile logistics for defense and commercial customers. Comparable to Sabrewing as a startup focused on autonomous heavy-cargo UAVs.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Pyka builds autonomous electric cargo aircraft (Pelican) for middle-mile logistics. Comparable to Sabrewing as a startup autonomous cargo UAV company targeting logistics customers with a heavy-lift fixed-wing platform.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Kaman manufactures the K-MAX unmanned heavy-lift helicopter, one of the most operationally proven heavy-lift UAVs in service with the U.S. Marines for autonomous cargo resupply — directly comparable to Sabrewing's Rhaegal mission profile.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Bell is a major U.S. rotorcraft prime with autonomous and unmanned cargo programs (including the Bell V-247 Vigilant tiltrotor concept) that compete for the same DoD heavy-lift logistics dollars Sabrewing targets via ULS-A.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Kraus Hamdani is the most direct peer — it builds the K1000ULR heavy-lift unmanned helicopter and is the other publicly named offeror in the U.S. Navy's ULS-A program alongside Sabrewing's Rhaegal, competing head-to-head on the same payload/range requirement.

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Yes
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Sabrewing Aircraft Company

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Defense Aerospace)sabrewingaircraft.com

Sabrewing Aircraft Company firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Sabrewing Aircraft Company
Website
https://sabrewingaircraft.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2016
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Sabrewing Aircraft Company industry classification

Industry
Product category
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Defense Aerospace)
NAICS
Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)
SIC
Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720)
akta.pro primary industry
Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) & Multirotor Drones (IMABAIAA)
akta.pro secondary industry
Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol) (IMABAAAH)

Keywords

  • Heavy lift UAV
  • Unmanned cargo aircraft
  • Defense UAV manufacturing
  • Military logistics drones
  • Autonomous cargo delivery

Where Sabrewing Aircraft Company is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Oxnard
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Sabrewing Aircraft Company business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Defense UAV Sales: Revenue generated through direct sales of heavy lift UAVs (Rhaegal) to government defense customers. Sales are pursued through competitive procurement programs such as the U.S. Navy's ULS-A program. The company operates as a defense contractor selling custom-built aircraft to military buyers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Sabrewing Aircraft Company product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Sabrewing Aircraft Company designs and manufactures the Rhaegal, a heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of carrying at least 1,300 lbs payloads over 100 nautical miles. The company is targeting defense logistics applications and is being evaluated for the U.S. Navy's Long Range Heavy Lift Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air (ULS-A) program.

Product overview

Sabrewing Aircraft Company offers the Rhaegal, a heavy-lift UAV platform designed for military and commercial logistics applications. The company is positioned as a potential contractor for the U.S. Navy's Long Range Heavy Lift Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air (ULS-A) program, targeting autonomous delivery of cargo to contested environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Rhaegal

Quantifiable outcome

  • U.S. Navy contract award anticipated in FY 2026 for Long Range Heavy Lift Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air (ULS-A) program

Companies that use Sabrewing Aircraft Company

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Sabrewing Aircraft Company technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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Feature1 record

Sabrewing Aircraft Company partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • U.S. Navy / PMA-263 (Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office)coreOthers · 14 July 2025The U.S. Navy's Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263) issued a Request for Industry Information for its Long Range Heavy Lift Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air (ULS-A) program. Sabrewing Aircraft's Rhaegal is one of four potential offerors being evaluated. The program seeks UAVs capable of carrying at least 1,300 lbs payloads over 100 nautical miles. Contract awards are anticipated in FY 2026.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Sabrewing Aircraft Company competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Anduril Industries: Anduril is a major defense-tech prime building autonomous air systems (Fury, Roadrunner, Ghost) with significant capital and DoD relationships. Comparable as a large, well-funded competitor pursuing autonomous military aerial platforms.
  • Pipistrel (Textron eAviation): Pipistrel, now part of Textron, manufactures fixed-wing unmanned and manned aircraft including heavy-lift variants. Comparable as a manufacturer of fixed-wing platforms that could compete in tactical cargo UAV programs.
  • Bell Textron: Bell is a major U.S. rotorcraft prime with autonomous and unmanned cargo programs (including the Bell V-247 Vigilant tiltrotor concept) that compete for the same DoD heavy-lift logistics dollars Sabrewing targets via ULS-A.

Emerging players

  • Wingcopter: Wingcopter builds the Wingcopter 198, a heavy-lift eVTOL delivery drone used for commercial and humanitarian logistics. Comparable in payload-class and mission to Sabrewing's Rhaegal, though primarily commercial rather than defense-focused.
  • Near Earth Autonomy: Near Earth Autonomy develops autonomous flight technology for helicopters and heavy-lift rotorcraft, including DARPA-funded logistics UAV work. Comparable as a technology enabler and small-team competitor in autonomous heavy-lift UAVs.
  • Shield AI: Shield AI is a well-capitalized defense autonomy company building unmanned systems (V-BAT) and AI pilots that increasingly intersect with heavy-lift tactical UAV programs. Comparable as a defense-tech competitor pursuing adjacent DoD autonomy contracts.
  • Pyka: Pyka builds autonomous electric cargo aircraft (Pelican) for middle-mile logistics. Comparable to Sabrewing as a startup autonomous cargo UAV company targeting logistics customers with a heavy-lift fixed-wing platform.

Direct peers

  • Elroy Air: Elroy Air builds the Chaparral autonomous hybrid-electric cargo drone, targeting middle-mile logistics for defense and commercial customers. Comparable to Sabrewing as a startup focused on autonomous heavy-cargo UAVs.
  • Kaman Aerospace: Kaman manufactures the K-MAX unmanned heavy-lift helicopter, one of the most operationally proven heavy-lift UAVs in service with the U.S. Marines for autonomous cargo resupply — directly comparable to Sabrewing's Rhaegal mission profile.
  • Kraus Hamdani Aerospace: Kraus Hamdani is the most direct peer — it builds the K1000ULR heavy-lift unmanned helicopter and is the other publicly named offeror in the U.S. Navy's ULS-A program alongside Sabrewing's Rhaegal, competing head-to-head on the same payload/range requirement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Sabrewing Aircraft Company social profiles

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Sabrewing Aircraft Company financial estimates

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Sabrewing Aircraft Company leadership team

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Profiles2 records

Sabrewing Aircraft Company funding detail

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Sabrewing Aircraft Company M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Sabrewing Aircraft Company

What does Sabrewing Aircraft Company do?

Sabrewing Aircraft Company designs and manufactures the Rhaegal, a heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of carrying at least 1,300 lbs payloads over 100 nautical miles. The company is targeting defense logistics applications and is being evaluated for the U.S. Navy's Long Range Heavy Lift Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air (ULS-A) program.

When was Sabrewing Aircraft Company founded?

Sabrewing Aircraft Company was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Sabrewing Aircraft Company based?

Sabrewing Aircraft Company is headquartered in Oxnard, United States, in the North America region.

How does Sabrewing Aircraft Company make money?

One revenue line is on record: defense UAV Sales.

Who are Sabrewing Aircraft Company's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Anduril Industries, Pipistrel (Textron eAviation) and Bell Textron. Emerging players are Wingcopter, Near Earth Autonomy, Shield AI and Pyka. Direct peers are Elroy Air, Kaman Aerospace and Kraus Hamdani Aerospace.

Does Sabrewing Aircraft Company have an API?

No public API is recorded for Sabrewing Aircraft Company.

What industry is Sabrewing Aircraft Company in?

Sabrewing Aircraft Company's product category is Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Defense Aerospace). Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAIAA, Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) & Multirotor Drones, with a secondary code of IMABAAAH, Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol). Its NAICS code is 336411 and its SIC code is 3721.

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LinkedInComprehensive Large Cargo Drone Market Report: Segmentation by Type and Application 2026-2033Prism Sector Research published a market report forecasting the Large Cargo Drone sector to grow at an 8.2% CAGR from 2026 to 2033, driven by e-commerce logistics and technological advancements in eVTOL systems. The report identifies key industry players such as Dronamics, Sabrewing Aircraft, and Elroy Air as leaders leveraging these technologies for trunk and branch logistics applications.World BankUnmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for Freight and LogisticsThe article reports on the growing adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles in freight and logistics, covering warehouse operations, last-mile delivery and air cargo. It cites prototypes from Boeing, Wing, Natilus and Sabrewing, noting multi-rotor drones can carry up to 5kg and travel 20km before recharging. It projects UAVs could comprise 80% of future deliveries, with NASA estimating 2.6 million commercial units operating in 2020.GlobeNewswireSabrewing Aircraft Company Announces an Exclusive Representation Deal and Over $600 Million Dollars In Orders with Arabian Development & Marketing Company In Saudi ArabiaSabrewing Aircraft Company signed a five-year exclusive representation deal with Arabian Development & Marketing Company in Saudi Arabia, covering the GCC and Pan-African region. The agreement includes an order for 102 Rhaegal-B unmanned heavy-lift cargo aircraft, with additional orders planned. ADMC will tender new production-line orders for deliveries starting in fall 2021.GlobeNewswireSabrewing Aircraft Company Announces an Exclusive Representation Deal and Over $600 Million Dollars In Orders with Arabian Development & Marketing Company In Saudi ArabiaSabrewing Aircraft Company signed a five-year exclusive representation deal with Arabian Development & Marketing Company in Saudi Arabia, covering the GCC and Pan-African regions. The agreement includes an order for 102 Rhaegal-B unmanned heavy-lift cargo aircraft, with additional orders planned. ADMC will tender new production-line orders for deliveries starting in fall 2021.Business InsiderA new US Air Force-backed eVTOL debuted in May has racked up $265 million in orders to be delivered in 2021 – take a look at the Sabrewing RhaegalSabrewing Aircraft Company debuted its hybrid-electric Rhaegal eVTOL at the US Air Force's Agility Prime program launch in April. The company has secured $265 million in orders for 65 pre-orders, with delivery planned for 2022. The Air Force is providing $3.3 million and NASA nearly $500,000 for testing.Vertical MagSabrewing to roll out its Rhaegal drone during Agility Prime launchSabrewing Aircraft Company will unveil its full-sized Rhaegal-A cargo drone at the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime launch event on May 1, following a two-year, $3.25 million contract awarded under the SBIR Phase II program. The demonstration aims to evaluate the hybrid-electric eVTOL's autonomous performance, detect-and-avoid systems, and capabilities in GPS-denied environments for military logistics and casualty evacuation. Sabrewing is also engaging with the Federal Aviation Administration for certification and has secured significant commercial interest alongside potential expansion of the military contract to other branches.Commercial UAV NewsWhat are the benefits and applications of heavy-lift commercial cargo carrier drones?Ed De Reyes, CEO of Sabrewing Aircraft, discussed the capabilities and applications of heavy-lift cargo drones like the Rhaegal, which can carry up to 6,000 pounds over 1,000 miles in adverse weather. The article highlights potential use cases for logistics companies such as Amazon, UPS, and DHL, as well as disaster relief and military operations, while noting regulatory progress with agencies like the FAA.GlobeNewswireSabrewing Aircraft Company, Inc Takes On $2M+ InSabrewing Aircraft Company raised $1.8M from Drone Fund and other investors to complete its Rhaegal pre-production prototype and begin flight testing. The company expects to close the round by February with an additional $1M and plans FAA certification for 2023.GlobeNewswireDMI Named Marketing Agency of Record for Sabrewing Aircraft CompanySabrewing Aircraft Company selected Drive Motorsports International as its marketing agency of record. The agency will oversee brand development and the Pacific Drone Challenge campaign in December 2019. Sabrewing's Draco-2 drone will fly 4,500 miles across the Pacific.GlobeNewswireSabrewing Aircraft Company Nears Completion of First Round of FundingSabrewing Aircraft Company raised 140% of its initial angel funding goal, with the round to close at just under $1 million. The funds will complete design and build the Draco-2 demonstrator UAV, with testing expected in May 2018. The full-scale version will carry cargo for military and civilian use.