UAV Systems International

What UAV Systems International does

UAV Systems International is a privately held drone original equipment manufacturer founded in 2017, selling Pixhawk-based open-source drone platforms directly to global customers through a Shopify e-commerce storefront. The company operates three primary product lines: the Aurelia heavy-lift payload series (quadcopter, hexacopter, and octocopter platforms with payload capacities from 1.5 kg to 11 kg), fixed-wing long-range drones (Skywalker, Talon GT, Believer), and agricultural spraying drones (Aurelia A6 Standard and resold DJI Agras T16/MG-1P). All in-house platforms run on ArduPilot or PX4 flight stacks over Pixhawk controllers, integrate advanced hardware such as dual U.S.-made F9P GPS modules, Garmin LiDAR, ADS-B receivers, parachute rescue systems, and obstacle avoidance sensors, and are positioned as NDAA 848 and TAA compliant with US-manufactured components sourced from California.

The company's business model is hardware revenue, with one-time unit sales ranging from $1,999.95 (Talon GT) to $16,999.95 (Aurelia X8 Pro), supplemented by parts, accessories, and customization services leveraging six years of integration experience. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer e-commerce with 24/7 multi-channel support and worldwide shipping with import assistance; the company declares no distributors, resellers, or retail partners. Customer segments span individual hobbyists, education and research institutions (e.g., Caltech), commercial mapping/surveillance operators, agricultural users, and government clients (e.g., Sierra Leone Government, El Salvador), with EDU/GOV discount programs targeting the latter two. The company maintains offices in Las Vegas, Guadalajara, and Calgary, has no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity, and reports no revenue or headcount figures.

Name

UAV Systems International

Legal name

UAV Systems International

Website

https://uavsystemsinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UAV Systems International is a privately held drone manufacturer founded in 2017 that designs, customizes, and sells Pixhawk-based heavy-lift, fixed-wing, and agricultural drones directly to global consumers, government, and education customers via a Shopify storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

NAICS

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

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aircraft (UAV) (IMABAIAB), Aerial Application Drones & UAS Spray Systems (AFAAADAB), Consumer Non-Imaging Drones (Toy/FPV, Racing, Delivery/Utility) (CRACARAH)

Keywords

• Heavy-lift payload drones
• Fixed-wing UAVs
• Agricultural spraying drones
• Open-source flight controllers
• Drone customization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Complete Drones: One-time purchase of ready-to-fly drone platforms including heavy-lift payload drones, fixed-wing drones, and agricultural drones. Prices range from $1,999.95 to $16,999.95 USD depending on model and specifications.
2. Parts & Accessories: Replacement parts, accessories, and components for all drone platforms. Includes motor mounts, propellers, batteries, toolkits, and specialized add-ons for various drone models.
3. Customization Services: Customization services for specialized requirements. The company emphasizes customizations as a specialty, with over 6 years of experience building customized drones.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UAV Systems International designs, manufactures, and sells Pixhawk-based, open-source commercial drones and accessories directly to customers worldwide through its own Shopify storefront. Its core product lines are heavy-lift payload multi-rotor drones (Aurelia X4/X6/X8 family), fixed-wing long-range surveillance drones (Skywalker, Talon GT, Believer), and agricultural spraying/seeding drones (Aurelia A6, DJI Agras T16/MG-1P), complemented by replacement parts, accessories, paid customization services, and 24/7 support.

Product overview

UAV Systems International is a drone technology company offering three main product lines: (1) Heavy-Lift Payload Drones under the Aurelia brand (X4 Standard, X6 Standard/Pro V2/MAX, X8 Standard/Pro/MAX) ranging from 1.5kg to 11kg payload capacity as quadcopters, hexacopters, and octocopters; (2) Fixed-Wing Long-Range Drones (Skywalker, Talon GT, Believer) with wingspans from 1000mm to 2122mm and flight times up to 120 minutes; and (3) Agriculture Drones including the Aurelia A6 Standard and DJI Agras T16/MG-1P for crop spraying and seeding. All products are Pixhawk-based, open-source (Ardupilot/PX4) platforms with US-manufactured components and are NDAA 848 and TAA compliant. The company also offers drone parts, accessories, and service/support including 24/7 customer assistance and worldwide shipping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aurelia: Product line of heavy-lift payload drones including X4 Standard, X6 Standard, X6 Pro V2, X6 MAX, X8 Standard, X8 Pro, and X8 MAX models.
• Aurelia A6 Standard
• Skywalker
• Talon GT
• Believer

Products and services

• Aurelia X8 Pro Heavy-Lift Payload Drone Flagship heavy-lift octocopter drone capable of carrying up to 10 kg (22 lb) payloads with up to 50 minutes of flight time and 5 km range. Features dual GPS, custom retracting landing gear, and is powered by Pixhawk and Ardupilot/PX4 open-source flight controllers. Designed for professional payload, mapping, and inspection operations.
• Aurelia X8 MAX Heavy-Lift Payload Drone Largest heavy-lift octocopter drone in the Aurelia family with up to 11 kg (24 lb) payload capacity. Uses Pixhawk and Ardupilot/PX4 open-source flight controllers with U.S.-manufactured electronics for commercial payload, mapping, and inspection missions.
• Aurelia X6 Pro V2 Heavy-Lift Hexacopter Drone Top-of-the-line heavy-lift hexacopter carrying up to 6 kg (13 lb) payloads with up to 70 minutes flight time. Bundles the Drone Rescue System parachute, dual U.S.-Made F9P GPS modules, six obstacle avoidance sensors, Garmin LiDAR terrain following, and ADS-B aircraft detect-and-avoid.
• Aurelia X6 MAX Heavy-Lift Hexacopter Drone Premium heavy-lift hexacopter with up to 6 kg (13 lb) payload capacity, upgraded components for additional flight time and better performance than the X6 Standard. Built on Pixhawk and Ardupilot/PX4 with U.S.-manufactured electronics.
• Aurelia X6 Standard Heavy-Lift Hexacopter Drone Most popular heavy-lift hexacopter with up to 5 kg (11 lb) payload capacity and up to 45 minutes of flight time. Extensively customizable platform for a wide variety of payloads. Built on Pixhawk and Ardupilot/PX4 with U.S.-manufactured electronics.
• Aurelia X8 Standard Heavy-Lift Octocopter Drone Second largest heavy-lift octocopter in the Aurelia family, designed for payloads up to 8 kg (17 lb) with strong flight time and versatility for a wide range of project requirements. Built on Pixhawk and Ardupilot/PX4 with U.S.-manufactured electronics.
• Aurelia X4 Standard Heavy-Lift Quadcopter Drone Smallest heavy-lift payload quadcopter drone in the Aurelia family with up to 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) payload capacity, up to 40 minutes of flight time, and 3.2 km range. Marketed as a trainer drone for larger multi-rotor systems.
• Skywalker Fixed-Wing Long-Range Drone Most popular fixed-wing long-range drone with a 2122 mm wingspan, 20 km (12 mi) range, up to 59 minutes flight time, and payloads up to 500g. Configurable with ArduPilot or PX4 using a Made-in-USA Pixhawk flight controller.
• Talon GT Fixed-Wing Drone Entry-level fixed-wing drone with a 1000 mm wingspan, max 15 km (9.32 mi) range, 45 minutes flight time, and payloads up to 300g. Configurable with Ardupilot or PX4 open-source flight controllers.
• Believer Fixed-Wing Long-Range Surveillance Drone Fixed-wing long-range surveillance drone with a 1960 mm wingspan, up to 120 minutes of flight time, and payloads up to 700g (1.5 lb). Suited to long-duration surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
• Aurelia A6 Standard Agricultural Spraying and Seeding Drone Agricultural hexacopter drone with 6L (203 fl oz) payload for spraying or seeding applications and up to 20 minutes flight time. Features LiDAR, GPS, and professional agricultural capabilities, and is reported to spread 40x faster than manual labor.
• DJI Agras T16 Agricultural Crop Sprayer Drone Professional DJI agricultural crop sprayer drone with a 16L spray tank (rated 15L), IP67 core module rating, up to 10 hectares per hour coverage, 3 km HD transmission, and 10 minutes of continuous flight per tank. Foldable to 25% of original size for transport.
• DJI Agras MG-1P Agricultural Spraying Drone DJI agricultural spraying drone with 10L tank capacity, up to 6 hectares per hour coverage, 3 km Ocusync range, and 9 minutes of flight time. Features an FPV camera, high-precision IP67 radar with obstacle avoidance, and autonomous flight mode via Pixhawk.
• Drone Parts and Accessories Catalog of replacement parts and accessories for all UAV Systems International drone platforms, including motor mounts, propellers, batteries, toolkits, and specialized add-ons for the Aurelia X4/X6/X8 series, A6 agricultural, Skywalker, Talon GT, and Believer drones.
• Drone Customization and Integration Services Paid customization service that designs and builds tailored drone platforms for specialized payload, avionics, and mission requirements, backed by more than 6 years of experience in customized drone builds.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-60% extended flight time with new battery technology on select platforms
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature10 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DJI: Global market leader in commercial and consumer drones. Directly comparable as the dominant heavy-lift, fixed-wing-adjacent, and agricultural drone vendor; notably, UAV Systems International itself resells DJI Agras agricultural units.
• Skydio: US-based autonomous drone manufacturer focused on commercial, public safety, and defense markets. Closely comparable on the NDAA-compliant, US-made regulatory positioning and government/defense go-to-market motion.
• Parrot SA: European drone manufacturer with both consumer and commercial/government lines (including senseFly). Comparable across consumer, prosumer, and government drone segments with NDAA-relevant European origin.

Direct peers

• Autel Robotics: Direct competitor across consumer and prosumer multi-rotor drones with payload-class products. Similar commercial/enterprise channel and pricing tier structure to UAV Systems International's Aurelia line.
• senseFly (Parrot SA): Fixed-wing commercial mapping and surveying drone maker. Directly comparable to UAV Systems International's Skywalker, Talon GT, and Believer fixed-wing long-range platforms for mapping/surveying use cases.
• Wingtra: VTOL fixed-wing mapping drone specialist. Comparable payload-class and mapping-surveying use case as UAV Systems International's fixed-wing segment, with similar prosumer/commercial buyer profile.
• Freefly Systems: US-based maker of high-end commercial heavy-lift and cinema drones. Comparable on the premium heavy-lift payload drone positioning, custom-build service offering, and US-manufacturing emphasis.
• Yuneec International: Consumer and commercial drone manufacturer with multi-rotor and fixed-wing offerings. Comparable on multi-tier product line, prosumer/commercial pricing, and direct-to-consumer distribution model.

Emerging players

• XAG: Leading agricultural spraying and seeding drone manufacturer. Directly comparable to UAV Systems International's Aurelia A6 and DJI Agras agricultural drone offerings in crop spraying and precision agriculture.
• AgEagle Aerial Systems: Agriculture-focused drone and aerial imaging solutions provider. Comparable on the agricultural drone and crop-spraying use case segment that overlaps with UAV Systems International's A6/Agras offerings.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uav-systems-international

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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