Flying production

What Flying production does

Flying Production LTD is an Israeli defense contractor founded in 2011 and headquartered in Rosh Ha'Ayin, Israel, that designs and manufactures multi-rotor Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for military, homeland security, and law enforcement customers. Since its 2019 acquisition by Elbit Systems, the company operates as part of Elbit Systems C4I and Cyber Ltd and serves as a major supplier to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israeli Ministry of Defense, with additional deployments in the USA, Europe, and Asia.

The company's product portfolio centers on two tactical drone families — the Thor multi-rotor VTOL mini-UAS (payload ratio 1:1.5, endurance up to 73 minutes, range up to 15km) and the Magni-X micro multi-rotor VTOL UAS for short-range reconnaissance and urban operations — supported by the proprietary Nevo C2 mission software, the Warg portable ground control station, and operator/operational training simulators. Underlying technology includes the proprietary Helios flight control computer, advanced SDR data link with TRANSEC and COMSEC, AI-powered object detection and tracking, and GPS-denied navigation. The company has achieved TRL-9 status (41+ million flight minutes logged), MIL-STD 810F certification, and NDAA compliance for US Department of Defense procurement.

Flying Production operates a B2G go-to-market model with direct sales to defense ministries and military forces worldwide. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of platforms and ground control stations, subscription-style Nevo software licensing, simulator sales, and professional services including training, integrated logistical support, and depot-level maintenance. Pricing is quote-based through government procurement channels with multi-year contract structures. The company has 1,500+ platforms deployed globally and announced the acquisition of Bluewhite in May 2026, signaling continued expansion into adjacent autonomous systems technology.

Name

Flying production

Legal name

Flying Production LTD

Website

https://flying-production.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flying Production LTD designs and manufactures military multi-rotor Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (Thor and Magni-X), Nevo mission software, and ground control stations, selling directly to the IDF, Israeli Ministry of Defense, US DoD, and allied militaries worldwide as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Military Drones

NAICS

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

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft (3721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMABAIAA

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) & Multirotor Drones

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) & Autonomous Platforms

SECONDARYIMABAMAC

Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Military Aerospace Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMABAIAL

UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Remote Operations Infrastructure

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) & Autonomous Platforms

SECONDARYIMABAMAE

Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Military Aerospace Manufacturing

Keywords

• Tactical drones
• Military unmanned systems
• Autonomous aerial systems
• ISR reconnaissance drones
• Defense UAS platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosh Ha'ayin

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Tactical Drones: Sale of military tactical multi-rotor sUAS platforms including Thor and Magni-X families, with various configurations (Standard, Long Endurance, Heavy Lifter, Super Heavy Lifter). Products are sold to military, defense, and homeland security customers globally.
2. Software - Nevo C2 Mission Software: Advanced C4I mission software for flight management, autonomous operations, and tactical command and control. Integrated with hardware platforms.
3. Flight Simulators: Full flight simulators (FFS) for operator training and operational training, including instructor stations and tactical military ground control station integration.
4. Professional Services and Maintenance: Comprehensive after-sales support including training programs, after-sale engineering support, integrated logistical support (ILS), contractor logistics support (CLS), performance-based logistics (PBL), and depot level maintenance services.
5. Ground Control Stations - Warg: Portable military ground control stations including the Warg system with ruggedized computer, joystick, and integrated Nevo software.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Flying Production designs, develops, and manufactures military tactical multi-rotor Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), including the Thor and Magni-X drone families, the proprietary Nevo C2 mission software, the Warg portable ground control station, and full-flight operator training simulators. The integrated solution is sold to military, defense, homeland security, and law enforcement customers and supports autonomous takeoff, precision landing, AI-powered object detection, GPS-denied navigation, and secure TRANSEC/COMSEC communications.

Product overview

Flying Production specializes in end-to-end military tactical multi-rotor Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The product portfolio includes two drone families (Thor Family and Magni-X Family) offering different payload and range capabilities, the Nevo advanced C2 mission software for autonomous flight management and mission execution, the Warg portable ground control station, and operator/operational training simulators. These products form an integrated tactical solution where the drones are paired with Nevo software for mission control and the Warg ground station provides the human-machine interface, while training simulators prepare operators for realistic flight scenarios.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thor Family Multi-Rotor VTOL Mini-UAS Family — a military tactical fully autonomous mule platform designed for military operational applications and reconnaissance missions. Features autonomous takeoff, precision landing, GPS-denied capability, MIL-STD 810F compliance, and NDAA certification, with extended flight range up to 15km and endurance up to 73 minutes.
• Magni-X Family Micro Multi-Rotor VTOL UAS Platform — a fully autonomous platform developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) providing a close-range observation system designed for Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) and urban arena operations, with day and night intelligence imagery powered by AI algorithms, flight range up to 5km and endurance up to 60 minutes.
• Nevo C2 Mission Software Advanced C2 Mission Software providing total flight management for sUAS operations. The software delivers operators all necessary flight data and real-time video images for mission planning and execution, supports autonomous flight execution, multi-language operation, AI-powered object detection and tracking, and is fully integrated for 3rd party C4I systems with STANAG 4609 video/data extension support.
• Warg Portable Ground Control Station Military portable ground control station for sUAS featuring an advanced SDR data link supporting TRANSEC and COMSEC for the 900MHz-5.8GHz frequency band, integrating Nevo C4I software and a joystick for precision control, weighing 2.5kg with total system weight of 4.5kg.
• Operator Training Simulator Full flight simulator (FFS) designed to prepare sUAS operators for realistic flight situations. Features an instructor station connected to a real UAS Tactical Military Ground Control Station (TMGCS) or Light Control Unit (LCS), supporting simultaneous operation of up to four drones and operational simulators for vehicle tracking, object tracking, and terrain dominance scenarios.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500+ operational platforms deployed worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Elbit SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Flying Production LTD is a part of Elbit Systems C4I and Cyber Ltd. Acquired by leading defense contractor Elbit Systems in 2019. This partnership provides Flying Production with access to Elbit Systems' extensive defense industry expertise, resources, and global distribution network. Flying Production operates under Elbit Systems' communication systems division.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Elbit Systems: Parent company of Flying Production and a major global defense prime with a broad UAS portfolio including the Hermes family and THOR loitering munition. Provides strategic context for the smaller Flying Production subsidiary's positioning within Elbit's overall UAS strategy.
• Thales Group: European defense and aerospace prime offering a portfolio that includes small UAS and tactical drone systems for European and allied militaries. Comparable in end-customer segment (European defense ministries) though broader in scope than Flying Production.
• L3Harris Technologies: Large US defense prime offering the FVR-90 and other small tactical UAS platforms alongside broader C4I and EW capabilities. Competes for the same defense procurement programs as Flying Production but with a significantly broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• AeroVironment: US defense prime specializing in small tactical UAS including the Puma, Raven, and Switchblade families. Competes head-to-head with Flying Production in tactical ISR and loitering munition use cases for military and special operations customers.
• Aeronautics Ltd: Israeli competitor in the small tactical UAS market (now part of the Rafael group), offering Orbiter and other multi-rotor/fixed-wing mini UAS platforms. Most direct domestic competitor to Flying Production in the Israeli defense market.
• Shield AI: US-based defense autonomy company developing AI-piloted military drones including the V-BAT. Competes with Flying Production in autonomous tactical UAS with strong AI/autonomy positioning and significant venture funding.
• Anduril Industries: US defense-tech prime developing a portfolio of autonomous UAS including the Ghost/Lattice family. Competes with Flying Production in autonomous tactical drones with a software-first, AI-native architecture and substantially larger capital base.
• Skydio: US-based autonomous drone manufacturer that has expanded into defense and public safety with small tactical sUAS. Comparable in form factor and autonomy to Flying Production's Magni-X, with strong AI/autonomy credentials and US-domestic manufacturing.
• Teal Drones: US-based manufacturer of small military multi-rotor UAS with NDAA-compliant supply chain. Direct competitor in tactical ISR sUAS category serving US DoD and allied militaries, with overlapping payload and autonomy profiles to Flying Production's Thor and Magni-X families.

Emerging players

• Planck Aerosystems: US-based developer of autonomous small UAS for shipboard and tactical defense applications with autonomous launch/recovery and AI-driven navigation. Competes in the autonomous small-drone niche adjacent to Flying Production's GPS-denied and autonomous flight capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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