What Pyrodrone does

Pyrodrone is a privately held, family-owned e-commerce retailer founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chatsworth, California, specializing in First Person View (FPV) drones and supporting components. The company operates a direct-to-consumer storefront at pyrodrone.com that aggregates a deep catalog across prebuilt drones (micro, digital, analog, cinewhoop, long range), propellers, motors, batteries, frames, flight controllers and other electronics, FPV goggles and gear, tools, and branded merchandise from third-party manufacturers such as DJI, RadioMaster, BetaFPV, AxisFlying, HOVERAir, and Fractal Engineering. Pyrodrone also sells a small line of proprietary Pyrodrone-branded tools and HyperJuice batteries alongside third-party SKUs, and the storefront is powered by the DIYFPV platform.

The business is structured as a self-serve online retailer with same-day shipping on orders placed before 5PM PST, free US shipping on orders above $199, store and curbside pickup at the US location, and international shipping via DHL Express and USPS First Class International (with restrictions on LiPo batteries and liquids). Customer engagement is driven through an active Discord server, Facebook group, Instagram presence, a wishlist feature, a Pyro Points loyalty mechanism, and a review system that has accumulated more than 10,000 customer reviews, providing social proof across SKUs priced from under $10 to over $700.

Pyrodrone serves three primary customer segments: individual FPV enthusiasts (hobbyists, racers, and freestyle flyers) as the dominant buyer persona, professional cinematographers requiring cinelifter rigs and NDAA-compliant options, and educational institutions using FPV drones for STEM and training. Revenue is generated through one-time unit-priced product sales across these segments, with no disclosed subscription, licensing, or recurring revenue streams. The company remains bootstrapped with no external funding rounds, parent entities, or institutional investors identified, and operates with 11–50 employees as a small, operationally independent specialty retailer.

Name

Pyrodrone

Legal name

Pyrodrone

Website

https://pyrodrone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pyrodrone is a family-owned US e-commerce retailer founded in 2011 that sells FPV drones, components, and accessories from multiple brands (DJI, BetaFPV, RadioMaster, and others) to hobbyists, professional cinematographers, and educational institutions via its direct-to-consumer storefront with same-day shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hobby Drone E-commerce Retail

NAICS

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers (449)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Motor Homes (3716), Wholesale-Hardware (5072), Retail-Record & Prerecorded Tape Stores (5735), Retail-Mobile Home Dealers (5271), Services-Video Tape Rental (7841), Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Drones & UAV Retail (Consumer & Prosumer) (CRACAHAC), Drone Parts, Batteries & Accessories Retail (CRACAHAL)

Keywords

• FPV drone retail
• Hobby drone components
• Drone electronics retail
• Cinelifter drone supplies
• RC drone accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Chatsworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Pyrodrone generates revenue through direct sales of FPV drones, components, and accessories via their e-commerce platform. Product categories include prebuilt drones (micro, digital, analog, cinewhoop, long range), propellers, motors, batteries, frames, electronics, FPV gear, tools, and branded merchandise. Sales are primarily one-time transactions with individual product pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pyrodrone is an e-commerce retailer of First Person View (FPV) drones and hobby electronics, founded in 2011 in Chatsworth, California. The company curates and sells prebuilt drones, motors, batteries, propellers, frames, flight controllers, FPV goggles, radio controllers, tools, and accessories sourced from multiple third-party manufacturers including DJI, BetaFPV, RadioMaster, AxisFlying, and others. Operations span direct-to-consumer online sales with same-day shipping, free US shipping over $199, store pickup at their US retail location, and international shipping via DHL Express and USPS.

Product overview

Pyrodrone is a family-owned FPV (First Person View) drone retailer founded in 2011, offering a comprehensive portfolio of prebuilt drones and drone components. Their product portfolio spans prebuilt drones (including Micro, Digital, Analog, Cinewhoop, and Long Range categories), individual components (props, motors, batteries, frames), electronics (flight controllers, ESCs, radio controllers, receivers, GPS), FPV gear (goggles, video transmitters, antennas, cameras), tools, and swag. Featured brands include DJI, RadioMaster, BetaFPV, AxisFlying, HOVERAir, and Fractal Engineering. The company also offers proprietary Pyrodrone-branded tools and screwdriver kits alongside third-party products. As an e-commerce retailer, Pyrodrone does not manufacture its own drones but curates and sells components from multiple manufacturers for the FPV drone enthusiast market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DJI O4 Air Unit Pro Digital video transmission system with improved resolution, lower latency, and extended range for FPV drones, sold at $289.00.
• DJI Goggles 3 Real View PiP 1080p Micro-OLED 100Hz Digital HD FPV Goggles with enhanced immersion and head tracking, priced at $689.00.
• DJI Goggles N3 1080p 54° FOV Digital HD FPV Goggles with intuitive head tracking and AR cursor adjustments.
• RadioMaster TX16S MK3 ELRS Gemini 2.4GHz and Sub-G 900MHz 5-inch touchscreen V6.0 Hall Sensor Gimbals Mode 2 Radio Controller based on open-source Remote Control innovation.
• BetaFPV VR04 HD FPV Goggles HD FPV Goggles designed for total immersion and comfort with a glasses-friendly design.
• Pyrodrone Tool Kit 9 Pcs 9-piece tool kit with Pyrodrone branding for FPV drone building and maintenance, priced at $30.99.
• BetaFPV Aquila20 HD FPV RTF Kit Ready-to-fly FPV kit featuring an advanced HD digital VTX P1, ELRS 2.4GHz v3.0, and bundled goggles and controller.
• HOVERAir X1 PROMAX 8K Flying Action Camera High-end autonomous drone with 8K video capability designed for dynamic photography for outdoor enthusiasts.
• RadioMaster TX15 M2 ELRS 2.4GHz/900MHz 3.5-inch touchscreen V5.0 Hall Sensor Gimbals Radio Controller for open-source remote control applications.
• Pyrodrone 14-in-1 FPV Screwdriver Kit 14-in-1 6.35mm Hex/Phillips driver set with 100mm bits in 14 different tips for FPV building needs.
• AxisFlying AF2406 Modular FPV Drone Motor High-performance brushless motor engineered for 5-inch freestyle and bando FPV drones, available in 4-6S with 1860KV and 2080KV variants.
• Fractal Engineering SP8 AIO Flight Controller Ultra-lightweight 1S AIO flight controller with ELRS 2.4G and 8A capacity, designed for elite enthusiast micro drones.
• BetaFPV LAVA Series 1104 Brushless Motor 5500KV brushless motor with 24mm wire and connector designed for 3S and 4S 2.2-inch quads.
• BetaFPV Cube G4 3in1 Brushless Flight Controller 2-4S AIO flight controller with 30A capacity and ELRS 2.4G, engineered for propulsion upgrades of Pavo whoops.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 customer reviews indicating market trust and product validation

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DIYFPVminorOthersDIYFPV is listed as the technology platform powering the Pyrodrone website (Powered by the racers. Powered by DIYFPV). This is a platform/software partnership for the e-commerce infrastructure rather than a commercial partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RaceDayQuads: RaceDayQuads is an FPV-focused online retailer selling drones, frames, motors, electronics, and accessories. Its product range, target customer, and direct-to-consumer model closely match Pyrodrone.
• BETAFPV: BETAFPV sells FPV drones, flight controllers, motors, video systems, and accessories, including ready-to-fly and micro-drone products. It overlaps with Pyrodrone's product categories and serves the same FPV builder and pilot audience.
• iFlight: iFlight designs and sells FPV drones, propulsion systems, frames, electronics, and accessories. It is comparable to Pyrodrone as a direct-to-consumer supplier serving the same enthusiast and professional FPV use cases.
• Flywoo: Flywoo develops and sells FPV drones, frames, motors, electronics, and related accessories. It competes for the same enthusiast demand and has meaningful product-category overlap with Pyrodrone.
• GEPRC: GEPRC is an FPV drone and component manufacturer with an online product presence. It is a relevant direct peer because its aircraft, electronics, frames, and accessories target the same pilots and drone-building customers.
• NewBeeDrone: NewBeeDrone sells FPV drones, parts, and accessories to the enthusiast and custom-build market. It is a direct peer because it serves the same customer needs for curated drone components and project supplies.
• Rotor Riot: Rotor Riot is an FPV retailer and community with a focus on drones, parts, accessories, and pilot content. It competes with Pyrodrone both for product sales and for engagement with FPV enthusiasts.
• FPV Model: FPV Model is an online retailer focused on FPV aircraft, electronics, frames, motors, batteries, and related gear. It overlaps directly with Pyrodrone's core FPV retail assortment and hobbyist customer base.
• GetFPV: GetFPV is a specialty e-commerce retailer focused on FPV drones, components, and accessories. It directly competes with Pyrodrone for hobbyists and builders seeking a broad, multi-brand assortment.

Broad incumbents

• Banggood: Banggood is a broad international e-commerce retailer carrying FPV drones, RC electronics, batteries, tools, and accessories. It is a broad incumbent because it overlaps with Pyrodrone's product selection but serves a much wider consumer catalog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pyrodrone
• Instagraminstagram.com/pyrodrone_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pyrodronefpv

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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