What Lumenier does

Lumenier is a Sarasota, Florida-based drone technology manufacturer founded circa 2012-2013 that designs and produces FPV drone airframes, electronics, and complete drone solutions. The company's core product portfolio includes proprietary LUX flight controllers (F765, H743, HD AIO variants with G4/ICM42688/MPU6000 gyros and 2-6S to 6-12S voltage support), ELITE PRO and Siege electronic speed controllers (AM32 firmware, 55A-100A ratings), QAV-series carbon fiber frames in 3-7 inch sizes, ZIP V2 brushless motors in 1404 to 3115 sizes, NAV lithium-ion batteries (3000-6000mAh, 6S), SAM-M10Q GPS modules, FAA Remote ID modules, AXII antennas, and fiber optic transmission systems with 1km-10km range capabilities for secure data links. Lumenier also markets turnkey vertical-specific solutions: military and defense platforms (NightHawk with AttriX/LithiX variants, LightHawk Defender 35/5, LokSight), the ARORA light show drone capable of 25-minute shows, and the QAV-PRO professional cinematography drone.

The company operates a dual-channel go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce (selling individual components and RTF drones at price points from $2.99 accessories to $7,793.49 cinema cameras) with enterprise and government direct sales through a "Request a Quote" workflow for custom-tailored systems on multi-year contracts. Revenue is generated exclusively through hardware sales spanning components, RTF drones, and bespoke solutions. Lumenier serves six declared customer segments — Military & Defense, Light Shows, Cinematography, Public Safety, Agriculture, and FPV Hobbyist/DIY builders — using a vertical segmentation approach with dedicated industry landing pages and product lines. Its stated differentiators are in-house design and manufacturing, over a decade of expertise, NDAA Section 889 compliance for U.S. government procurement, comprehensive support and training, and collaborative customization. A CFO is disclosed (David Antonini); no revenue, headcount, or funding data is publicly available.

Name

Lumenier

Legal name

Lumenier

Website

https://lumenier.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lumenier is a Sarasota-based drone manufacturer designing proprietary FPV airframes, electronics (LUX flight controllers, ESCs, motors), and complete drone solutions for military, light show, cinematography, public safety, agriculture, and hobbyist markets, with NDAA-compliant product lines for U.S. defense customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Drones and FPV Components

NAICS

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

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Non-Imaging Drones (Toy/FPV, Racing, Delivery/Utility) (CRACARAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drone Parts, Batteries & Accessories Retail (CRACAHAL), Consumer Drones for Imaging (Camera Drones) (CRACAPAD), Drones & UAV Retail (Consumer & Prosumer) (CRACAHAC)

Keywords

• FPV drone components
• Tactical military drones
• Aerial cinematography drones
• Drone light shows
• NDAA-compliant electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drone Hardware Sales: Sale of complete custom-built drones for military, defense, cinematography, public safety, agriculture, and light show applications. Includes RTF (Ready-to-Fly) drones and custom solutions.
2. Component Sales: Direct sales of individual drone components including flight controllers, ESCs, motors, batteries, propellers, radios, antennas, and accessories through e-commerce platform.
3. Custom Solution Sales: Bespoke drone solutions for enterprise and government customers, with 'Request a Quote' pricing for military and defense applications, including NDAA-compliant tactical drones.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lumenier designs, manufactures, and sells FPV drone components (flight controllers, electronic speed controllers, motors, frames, batteries, antennas, GPS modules, remote ID modules, video transmitters) and complete custom-built drone systems. The company serves military/defense (NightHawk, LightHawk, LokSight), light shows (ARORA), cinematography (QAV-PRO), public safety, and agriculture markets, alongside direct-to-consumer hobbyist FPV enthusiasts through its own e-commerce website.

Product overview

Lumenier is a drone technology manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of FPV drone components and complete solutions. The product line includes core electronics (LUX flight controllers, ELITE PRO and Siege ESCs, LUX HD AIO all-in-one units), drone frames (QAV series in 3-7 inch sizes), brushless motors (ZIP V2 series), batteries (NAV lithium-ion), GPS modules, Remote ID modules, FPV video transmitters, antennas, and fiber optic transmission systems. The company provides industry-specific solutions including military/defense platforms (NightHawk, LightHawk, LokSight), light show drones (ARORA), cinematography platforms (QAV-PRO), public safety, and agricultural drones. Lumenier also offers accessories, RTF drones, and NDAA-compliant products for government applications. The portfolio emphasizes high-performance, precision-engineered products for professional applications across defense, racing, cinematic, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LUX Flight Controllers Proprietary high-performance flight controllers available in F4, F7, and H7 processor variants with GPS integration, real-time telemetry, and robust stabilization. Designed for precision and stability in professional drone applications including FPV racing and NDAA-compliant defense builds.
• ELITE PRO ESCs Electronic Speed Controllers providing precise motor speed control and efficient power delivery for demanding professional drone operations, featuring advanced thermal protection and high current capabilities with AM32 firmware.
• Siege ESCs NDAA-compliant Electronic Speed Controllers available in multiple amperage ratings (55A-100A) supporting 3-8S battery configurations with AM32 firmware for defense and government applications.
• LUX HD AIO All-in-One flight controllers combining flight controller and ESC functionality in a compact unit, available with G4 or F7 processors and 35A-50A ESC options supporting 2-6S and 3-6S configurations.
• Razor ESCs Professional-grade ESCs featuring F4 processors with BLHeli_32 or AM32 firmware, available in single and 4-in-1 configurations for various power requirements.
• QAV Frame Kits High-quality carbon fiber drone frames available in 3-7 inch sizes, including QAV-S 2 and QAV-R 2C models designed for FPV racing and freestyle applications.
• ZIP V2 Motors Cinematic brushless motors available in multiple sizes (1404 micro, 2307, 2807, 3115) with various KV ratings for different flight characteristics and cinematic applications.
• NAV Lithium-Ion Batteries High-performance lithium-ion batteries in 6S configuration with capacities ranging from 3000mAh to 6000mAh, featuring XT60 connectors for reliable power delivery to professional drone systems.
• SAM-M10Q GPS Module NDAA-compliant GPS module providing accurate positioning for autonomous flight modes, return-to-home functionality, and enhanced flight control precision.
• RID Remote ID Module NDAA-compliant Remote ID module ensuring FAA compliance by broadcasting drone identification and location information during flight operations.
• LUX Mini 5.8GHz FPV Video Transmitter Compact 20x20mm video transmitter with 25-800mW adjustable power output for long-range FPV transmission.
• AXII 2 Antennas High-performance 5.8GHz FPV antennas including Double AXII, Micro AXII, Stubby, and Duality dual-band variants for extended range and signal clarity.
• Fiber Optic Solutions Advanced fiber optic transmission systems including Ground Module Systems and Canisters supporting 1km-10km range capabilities for secure, interference-free video transmission in tactical and military operations.
• NightHawk Military-grade tactical drone platform with AttriX and LithiX variants, engineered for frontline operations with NDAA-compliant components for mission-critical defense applications.
• LightHawk Military and defense drone with Defender 35 and Defender 5 variants, featuring custom-tailored configurations for mission-critical operations in defense and public safety deployments.
• ARORA Drone State-of-the-art light show drone capable of running 25-minute shows with unprecedented color and special effects for entertainment and event applications.
• QAV-PRO Professional cinematography drone platform designed for high-quality aerial video production with cinema-grade stability and payload capacity for professional film and video production.
• LokSight Military and defense drone solution providing situational awareness and tactical intelligence capabilities for defense operations.
• QAV-PRO Mirage 360 RTF Ready-to-fly 4-inch cinequad designed for professional cinematography, featuring pre-assembled configuration with all-in-one simplicity for film and video production.
• FPV Backpack Purpose-designed carrying solution for FPV equipment including drones, goggles, controllers, and accessories with protective padding.
• Hardware Pack & Tools Comprehensive hardware and tool kits including M3 hardware packs with 460 pieces in 7 screw sizes and 48-in-1 precision screwdriver sets for drone assembly.
• Pill LED Module Tactical LED lighting modules available in OVERT (visible) and Infrared IR variants for military operations and night vision compatibility.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Anzu Robotics: Anzu Robotics is an emerging U.S.-headquartered, NDAA-compliant drone manufacturer producing commercial and public safety drones. It directly overlaps with Lumenier's NDAA-compliant defense and public safety positioning while competing for the same government procurement budgets.
• Freefly Systems: Freefly Systems designs high-end professional drones for cinematography, mapping, and industrial inspection (e.g., Alta X). It overlaps with Lumenier's QAV-PRO cinematography platform and shares the premium prosumer and enterprise cinematographer customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Autel Robotics: Autel Robotics manufactures prosumer and enterprise drones (EVO series) that overlap with Lumenier's cinematography and public safety offerings. As a broader incumbent in prosumer drones, Autel competes for the same aerial cinematography and inspection buyers.
• DJI: DJI is the dominant global consumer and prosumer drone manufacturer, including FPV and cinema drone lines that compete with Lumenier's QAV-PRO and consumer drone offerings. DJI's ecosystem (HD transmission, O3/Air units) is also the integration target for Lumenier's LUX HD AIO products.
• Skydio: Skydio is a leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer focused on autonomous commercial and defense drones with NDAA-compliant supply chains. It is a broader incumbent competing with Lumenier in the U.S. defense and public safety drone market, though it sells complete autonomous platforms rather than components.

Direct peers

• iFlight: iFlight is one of Lumenier's closest direct competitors, manufacturing FPV drone frames, flight controllers, ESCs, motors, and ready-to-fly drones aimed at the same hobbyist and prosumer FPV customer base. The product overlap across frames, stacks, and full RTF drones makes it the most directly comparable peer.
• BetaFPV: BetaFPV is a major FPV drone and component vendor offering flight controllers, ESCs, motors, frames, and ready-to-fly drones. Its catalog overlaps almost line-for-line with Lumenier's component and RTF drone business.
• GEPRC: GEPRC designs and sells FPV frames, electronics, and complete cinewhoop/freestyle drones, directly overlapping Lumenier's QAV frame kits, ZIP motors, and RTF drone offerings. Both serve the FPV racing, freestyle, and cinematic sub-segments of the drone market.
• T-Motor: T-Motor is a leading manufacturer of brushless motors, ESCs, and propellers for FPV, cinematography, and industrial drones. It competes directly with Lumenier's ZIP V2 motors, ELITE PRO/Siege ESCs, and propeller lines.
• Foxeer: Foxeer manufactures FPV cameras, video transmitters, flight controllers, and ESCs—directly overlapping Lumenier's LUX Mini video transmitters, AXII antennas, and electronics portfolio for the FPV market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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