What Anzu Robotics does

Anzu Robotics, LLC is an Austin, Texas-based commercial drone manufacturer founded in April 2024 and now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ:XTIA) following XTI's approximately $40 million acquisition of Drone Nerds in November 2025. The company designs and sells the Raptor and Raptor T enterprise drone platforms ($5,099 and $7,699 respectively at launch), featuring up to 45-minute flight time, 9-mile control range, 56x hybrid zoom, 4/3-inch 20MP CMOS cameras, mechanical shutter, optional RTK module for centimeter-level precision, and thermal imaging (640x512 LWIR with radiometry) on the Raptor T. The underlying hardware technology is licensed from DJI and manufactured in Malaysia, while the firmware is owned and controlled by Anzu; flight control software is provided through a strategic partnership with Aloft Technologies (formerly Kittyhawk, now part of Unusual Machines), whose Air Control app delivers LAANC authorization, fleet management, live streaming, and ISO 27001/SOC 2 Type II certified US-based data infrastructure with AES-256 encryption.

Anzu sells exclusively through a multi-tier channel network: Drone Nerds (US master distributor), Exertis Almo (US/Canada wholesale), Coptrz (UK/EU master distributor), and CR Kennedy (Australia/NZ/SE Asia master distributor), with a broader authorized reseller network reaching end users. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales plus accessories (RTK module, loudspeaker, charging hub) and the bundled Anzu Care accidental damage program, with no drone-side subscription required. The primary customer segments are public safety agencies (law enforcement, fire, search and rescue), mapping and surveying professionals, and industrial inspectors; secondary verticals include agriculture. The value proposition centers on American ownership, data security validated by third-party penetration testing, no geofencing, and competitive pricing as a non-Chinese alternative to DJI for security-sensitive buyers. The company is also a defendant in a Texas Attorney General lawsuit alleging it functions as a DJI passthrough entity and engages in deceptive trade practices regarding the origin of its products.

Name

Anzu Robotics

Legal name

Anzu Robotics, LLC

Website

https://anzurobotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Anzu Robotics designs and sells the Raptor and Raptor T commercial drones through authorized resellers, targeting public safety agencies, mapping/surveying professionals, and industrial inspectors with DJI-licensed hardware manufactured in Malaysia and Aloft-powered flight software, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of XTI Aerospace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Drones

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Drones for Imaging (Camera Drones) (CRACAPAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consumer Robotics Accessories & Consumables (Docking Stations, Filters, Brushes, Batteries) (CRACARAI), Aerial Robotics (Drones & UAV Autonomy) (HDAAAIAG), Drones & UAV Retail (Consumer & Prosumer) (CRACAHAC)

Keywords

• Commercial drone platforms
• Aerial mapping drones
• Thermal imaging UAVs
• Drone flight software
• Drone protection plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Anzu Robotics generates revenue primarily from the sale of its Raptor and Raptor T drone platforms. All sales are conducted exclusively through an authorized reseller network. Pricing at launch: Raptor $5,099 and Raptor T $7,699.
2. Anzu Care Protection Program: Included free for the first year with every new drone purchase. Covers accidental damage with replacement fees of $225 (Raptor) and $350 (Raptor T) per replacement, up to two replacements within the coverage period.
3. Accessories: Optional accessories including RTK module for centimeter-level positioning accuracy, loudspeaker for public address from the drone, and charging hub. Revenue generated through the reseller network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Anzu Robotics designs, manufactures (in Malaysia), and sells the Raptor and Raptor T commercial drone platforms through an exclusive authorized reseller and master distributor network. The drones are powered by the Aloft Air Control flight application and target public safety, mapping, surveying, and industrial inspection use cases. The company also offers RTK and loudspeaker accessories and an Anzu Care accidental damage protection program.

Product overview

Anzu Robotics offers a portfolio of two enterprise-grade commercial drone platforms: the Anzu Raptor (RGB camera model) and Anzu Raptor T (thermal camera model). Both drones share core capabilities including 56x hybrid zoom, up to 45-minute flight time, 9-mile range, RTK precision option, and no geofencing restrictions. The product line is powered by Aloft Air Control flight software and offers optional accessories including RTK module and loudspeaker. Anzu Care protection program is included with each purchase for accidental damage coverage. Anzu Robotics sells exclusively through a reseller network in the US and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anzu Raptor: Commercial drone with RGB cameras supporting up to 56x hybrid zoom, 4/3-inch 20mp CMOS camera, mechanical shutter, RTK module accessory, up to 45-minute flight time, and 9-mile range.
• Anzu Raptor T
• Anzu Care

Products and services

• Anzu Raptor Commercial drone platform with 4/3-inch 20MP CMOS RGB camera, 1/2-inch 12MP camera with 56x hybrid zoom, mechanical shutter, optional RTK module, up to 45-minute flight time, and 9-mile control range. Sold at $5,099 at launch to public safety, mapping, and inspection professionals through authorized resellers.
• Anzu Raptor T Commercial drone platform with 640x512 LWIR thermal camera with radiometry, 1/2-inch 48MP and 12MP cameras, 56x hybrid zoom, up to 45-minute flight time, and 9-mile control range. Sold at $7,699 at launch to public safety and industrial inspection professionals through authorized resellers.
• RTK Module Accessory Accessory module that mounts atop the Raptor or Raptor T to enable centimeter-level positioning accuracy. Images are geotagged with RTK data in EXIF metadata for survey-grade mapping. Sold through authorized resellers.
• Loudspeaker Accessory Accessory mounted at the top of Raptor-series drones that allows operators to broadcast audio messages from the drone for awareness, critical messaging, and search and rescue operations.
• Anzu Care Protection Program
• Aloft Air Control (bundled flight app) Native flight control application developed by Aloft Technologies for Anzu Raptor-series drones. Provides manual and automated flight, fleet management, airspace compliance with LAANC, live streaming, automatic data tagging, and pre/post-flight checklists. ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certified with data stored on US-based AWS servers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 45 minutes of flight time per battery charge
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• DronelinksecondaryTechnology or Integration · 11 November 2024Dronelink integration provides advanced mission planning and automation for Anzu Raptor-series drones. Supports mapping, orbits, vertical mapping, inspections, waypoints, and panos. Available via Professional Growth subscription plan and downloadable on the Anzu Raptor RC.
• DroneDeploycoreTechnology or Integration · 21 August 2024DroneDeploy integration enables Raptor users to plan automated missions for data capture and use DroneDeploy's photogrammetry tools to create orthomosaics and 3D models. Full integration announced August 21, 2024, available on both free and enterprise DroneDeploy applications.
• White Knight LabscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 22 May 2024White Knight Labs, a US-based cybersecurity consultancy, conducted a comprehensive third-party penetration test of Anzu Robotics' software provisions. Testing included static analysis (source code, configuration files, architecture review) and dynamic analysis (real-time system observation). Results confirmed all data is routed exclusively to Aloft's AWS servers with no unauthorized access or data leakage.
• Aloft TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationAloft (formerly Kittyhawk) is Anzu Robotics' strategic software development partner. Aloft developed the native Air Control flight app for Anzu Raptor-series drones, providing flight control, airspace compliance, LAANC authorization, fleet management, live streaming, and data storage. Aloft is ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certified with US-based AWS servers in Virginia. Aloft was acquired by Unusual Machines (NASDAQ: UMAC) in 2025.
• Drone NerdscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDrone Nerds is the largest drone reseller in the United States and serves as master distributor for Anzu Robotics. They supply drones to authorized resellers across the US and sell directly to end-users, providing one-on-one consultancy.
• Exertis AlmosecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExertis Almo (formerly Stampede) is a true distributor of drone technologies and pro AV products across the United States and Canada. They manage a wide range of drone technologies from different manufacturers and do not sell directly to end-users, preserving relationships for resellers.
• CoptrzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoptrz is a drone solutions provider and master distributor for Anzu Robotics covering the United Kingdom and Europe, with an additional office in Germany. Serves as the hub for direct purchases and reseller relationships across the UK and EU.
• CR KennedycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCR Kennedy is one of the premier resellers of geospatial and drone technologies in Australia. They serve as the master distributor for Anzu Robotics covering Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, in both direct sales and distribution to other resellers.
• DJIcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAnzu Robotics holds a licensing agreement with DJI for drone technology used in the Raptor and Raptor T platforms. DJI provides the underlying hardware technology which Anzu Robotics manufactures in Malaysia, modifies, and sells. There are no royalties shared with DJI, no joint or shared ownership, and no reporting on customer data. The firmware was provided as a snapshot in time and is now owned and controlled by Anzu Robotics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Wingtra: Swiss manufacturer of professional VTOL mapping drones used in surveying, mining, and construction. Comparable to Anzu's Raptor RTK-enabled mapping workflow for high-precision aerial surveying.
• Ondas Holdings (American Robotics): US-based provider of autonomous drone-in-a-box solutions (Optimus System) for industrial and defense markets. Competes with Anzu's Hextronics/CounterDrone integrations for fully autonomous commercial operations.
• AgEagle Aerial Systems: US-listed drone and aerial imaging company with fixed-wing mapping drones and software. Partial overlap with Anzu in mapping/surveying workflows and US-government-friendly positioning.

Direct peers

• Autel Robotics: China-based but non-DJI drone maker with growing presence in commercial and prosumer segments. Competes with Anzu on price, imaging capability, and use-case breadth, particularly outside restricted US-government channels.
• Teal Drones: US-owned, US-manufactured drone maker serving defense, public safety, and commercial markets. Competes with Anzu on the same 'non-Chinese, NDAA-compliant' value proposition for federal and enterprise buyers.
• Parrot: European drone manufacturer offering the ANAFI line of commercial imaging and thermal drones for inspection, mapping, and public safety. Comparable to Anzu's Raptor series in form factor, imaging, and target verticals.
• Skydio: US-based drone manufacturer focused on autonomous commercial and public-safety drones with NDAA-compliant supply chain. Direct competitor for the same enterprise buyers (public safety, inspection, mapping) that Anzu targets.
• Auterion: US-based open-source drone software and hardware platform serving defense and enterprise markets with NDAA-compliant offerings. Competes with Anzu for government and commercial autonomy-integrated drone programs.

Others

• DroneDeploy: Aerial data platform and Anzu integration partner for photogrammetry and mapping. Included as a software-side comparable that monetizes enterprise drone workflows and competes for the same customer wallet share.

Broad incumbents

• DJI: The dominant global commercial and consumer drone manufacturer whose hardware technology Anzu Robotics licenses and rebrands. DJI is the direct product comparator and the primary alternative that Anzu is positioned against in restricted US government and public safety accounts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A

Investments

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

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