What WREKD does

WREKD (legally The WREKD Company LLC) is a privately held, family-owned FPV (First-Person View) drone e-commerce retailer headquartered in Monroe, Ohio, with warehouse operations at 2835 Cincinnati Dayton Rd Suite D, Middletown, OH 45044. Founded in 2023, the company operates a Shopify-based direct-to-consumer storefront (wrekd.com) selling pre-built drones, frame kits, motors, batteries, flight controllers, electronic speed controllers, cameras, video transmitters, radios, propellers, tools, chargers, 3D-printed parts, and branded FPV apparel. WREKD serves a fragmented hobbyist customer base spanning competitive racing pilots, freestyle pilots, FPV cinematographers, beginner enthusiasts, and a nascent enterprise/government segment, with distribution limited primarily to the United States. The company accepts a broad range of payment methods including crypto (USDC) and runs a CaveCoin rewards program, a first-time customer 5% discount code (FIRSTLEGENDS), and a 10% volume discount on orders of 2+ items.

The company's product portfolio combines resale of third-party brands (DJI, HDZero, Walksnail, BetaFPV, Emax, GEPRC, RadioMaster, NewBeeDrone, Sub250, DarwinFPV, T-Motor, BrotherHobby, iFlight, and others) with proprietary WREKD-branded SKUs including the Hoku V2 racing frame, GripEnds motor mounts, and BEAST EXTREME battery straps. WREKD holds an exclusive retailer relationship for the Vannystyle frame line designed by professional FPV pilot Alex Vanover (Ultra, Mini, Pro, OG variants) and co-brands signature apparel with him. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time transactional hardware sales, supplemented by custom 3D printing services, FPV training, and a consignment/thrift store section for used FPV gear. The business has no physical retail storefront.

WREKD's go-to-market strategy is community-led and event-driven: the firm sponsors four FPV racing leagues (Street League, TinyTrainer, Freedom Spec, Underground Whoop League), runs a Team Pilot sponsorship program, maintains an active Discord community, and operates across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and X (Twitter) for organic community engagement. The company has obtained DUNS, CAGE, and UEI registrations to serve government and public-sector customers, and operates a branded WREKD Repair Network for drone servicing. There is no evidence of external institutional investment, and the firm appears fully bootstrapped with 1-10 employees.

Name

WREKD

Legal name

The WREKD Company LLC

Website

https://wrekd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WREKD is a family-owned US e-commerce retailer selling FPV drone hardware, components, apparel, and 3D-printed parts directly to hobbyist racing pilots, freestyle pilots, and cinematographers via its Shopify storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Monroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. FPV Drone Hardware Sales: WREKD generates revenue by selling FPV drones (RTF, BNF, PNP), frame kits, motors, propellers, flight controllers, ESCs, batteries, chargers, cameras, VTX, radios, and accessories from multiple third-party brands and their own WREKD-branded products. Revenue is one-time transactional per product sold.
2. 3D Printed Parts: Sale of 3D printed TPU/printed parts including antenna mounts, GPS mounts, camera mounts, frame parts, and radio accessories, including custom print-on-demand services.
3. Apparel and Merchandise: Sale of branded FPV-themed apparel including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, pillows, blankets, backpacks, and home decor items featuring FPV racing designs and pilot collaborations.
4. FPV Training Services: WREKD offers FPV drone/ UAS training services, suggesting a services revenue stream for teaching/piloting instruction.
5. Consignment / Thrift Store: WREKD operates a consignment/thrift store section for used FPV gear, likely generating revenue through consignment fees or margins on resold equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

WREKD is an FPV (First-Person View) drone e-commerce retailer selling pre-built drones, frame kits, motors, batteries, flight controllers, cameras, VTX units, radio transmitters, propellers, tools, custom 3D-printed parts, branded apparel, and accessories through its Shopify storefront. The company stocks its own WREKD-branded products (Hoku V2 frames, GripEnds, BEAST EXTREME Battery Strap) and the exclusive Vannystyle frame line, alongside dozens of third-party brands. WREKD also provides FPV training services, custom 3D printing, and a branded WREKD Repair Network.

Product overview

WREKD is an FPV (First Person View) drone retail company specializing in hobbyist and racing drone components, pre-built drones, and custom parts. The product portfolio centers around FPV drone frames (notably the Vannystyle line by Alex Vanover including Vannystyle Ultra, Mini, Pro, and OG frames), pre-built ready-to-fly drones (with systems from DJI O3/O4, HDZero, Walksnail, and analog), and essential components including motors, batteries, flight controllers, ESCs, propellers, cameras, and radio transmitters. The company also offers 3D printed custom parts, tools, battery chargers, and branded FPV apparel. WREKD sells products from over 50 third-party brands including GEPRC, Emax, BetaFPV, BrotherHobby, T-Motor, RadioMaster, and iFlight, alongside their own WREKD and Vannystyle branded merchandise. The business operates as a family-owned online retailer without a physical storefront.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vannystyle Ultra Frame Kit
• Vannystyle Ultra Analog+ELRS Ready-to-Fly 6S FPV Drone
• Vannystyle Ultra DJI O4+ELRS Ready-to-Fly 6S FPV Drone
• Vannystyle Pro Ready-to-Fly FPV Drone w/ ELRS+Walksnail
• WREKD HOKU v2 Racing Frame
• WREKD Hoku V2 HDZero + ELRS Built & Tuned FPV Racing Drone
• WREKD Hoku V2 Analog + ELRS Built & Tuned FPV Racing Drone
• WREKD GripEnds
• Vannystyle Mini 3.5 Frame Kit
• Vannystyle Pro Frame Kit
• Vannystyle OG 5 Frame Kit
• GEPRC BNF Crocodile75 HD V3 Long Range 7 Quad
• Caddx Infra V2 FPV Camera
• NewBeeDrone Flow 0802 Dual Ball Bearing Whoop Motor
• WREKD Quad Gas 1S 300mAh Ultralight Battery (5-pack)
• Gemfan Prop Locket - T Mount Propeller Removal Wrench
• RadioMaster TX15 Max Radio Transmitter - ELRS 2.4GHz
• FPV Apparel (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Hats)
• WREKD Custom 3D Prints
• VIFLY WhoopStor V3 6-Port 1S LiHV/LiPo Battery Charger
• FPV Training Services
• WREKD Repair Network
• WREKD BEAST EXTREME Battery Strap
• WREKD Consignment / Thrift Store (Used FPV Gear)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,519 verified customer reviews on the platform, indicating established customer base and product trust.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Vannystyle (Alex Vanover)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWREKD is the exclusive or primary retailer for the Vannystyle frame brand, designed by professional FPV pilot Alex Vanover. Vannystyle frames include the Vannystyle Ultra, Vannystyle Mini, Vannystyle Pro, and Vannystyle OG. WREKD carries frame kits, parts, TPU kits, and complete RTF drones built around Vannystyle frames. Alex Vanover is also featured in a signature apparel collaboration with WREKD (Alex Vanover Signature FPV Tee).
• Alex Vanover (Pro FPV Pilot)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAlex Vanover is a professional FPV pilot with a dedicated Team Pilot page on wrekd.com. WREKD sponsors Alex Vanover and sells signature merchandise (Alex Vanover Signature FPV Tees). Alex is associated with the Vannystyle frame brand sold exclusively through WREKD. The relationship includes brand collaboration, co-branded products, and athlete sponsorship.
• FPV Racing Leagues (Street League, TinyTrainer, Freedom Spec, Underground Whoop League)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWREKD sponsors multiple FPV racing leagues and spec classes: Street League spec racing, TinyTrainer spec racing, Freedom Spec, and Underground Whoop League spec racing. This sponsorship provides brand visibility at racing events and positions WREKD as the go-to parts supplier for spec-class racers.
• DJI (DJI HD Pre-Built Drones)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWREKD is an authorized reseller of DJI FPV products including pre-built DJI HD drones, DJI O3 and O4 air units, DJI batteries, and DJI-compatible equipment. DJI products represent a significant portion of WREKD's camera drone and digital FPV transmission catalog.
• HDZeromajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWREKD carries HDZero products including pre-built BNF drones, VTX units, goggle modules, and antennas for the HDZero digital FPV system.
• WalksnailmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWREKD is a reseller of Walksnail Avatar HD FPV products including pre-built drones, VTX units, and accessories compatible with the Walksnail HD system.
• BetaFPVmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWREKD is an authorized reseller of BetaFPV pre-built RTF and BNF FPV drones, carrying the full range of BetaFPV consumer and entry-level FPV products.
• EmaxmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWREKD is an authorized reseller of Emax products including motors, batteries, pre-built drones (Tinyhawk series), radios, and propellers.
• GEPRCmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWREKD carries GEPRC products including pre-built BNF drones (Crocodile75 HD, CL25 Cinelog25 cinewhoop), frames, and motors.
• Sub250minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWREKD carries Sub250 pre-built RTF/BNF FPV drones and Sub250 motors, expanding their catalog of compact micro and sub-250g drones.
• DarwinFPVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWREKD stocks DarwinFPV pre-built RTF and BNF FPV drones as part of their multi-brand pre-built drone offering.
• RadioMastermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWREKD is a major reseller of RadioMaster radio transmitters (TX15 Max, TX15, Boxer, Pocket, GX12, MT12), gimbals, batteries, and accessories — featuring prominently in their popular radios section.
• NewBeeDronemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWREKD carries a wide range of NewBeeDrone products including micro motors (Flow 0802), batteries (Quad Gas 1S), GPS modules, propellers, chargers, and frame kits, frequently featured in their product listings.
• Team Pilots (Various Sponsored Pilots)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWREKD runs a Team Pilot program featuring multiple competitive FPV pilots who are sponsored by the company. The program includes a dedicated page on wrekd.com and an application process for prospective team pilots. These pilots serve as brand ambassadors within the FPV community.
• Nexus (Battery Packs)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWREKD stocks Nexus battery packs including the 6s2p 21.6V Molicel P28A 5600mAh Li-Ion battery pack, which received positive customer reviews on the platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FPVFC (FPV Freedom Coalition): FPVFC is an FPV community and retailer supporting racing leagues and hobbyists with curated products. Comparable to WREKD as a community-led FPV commerce platform.
• GetFPV: GetFPV is the largest US-based dedicated FPV drone retailer selling drones, frames, motors, and accessories across all major brands. Closely comparable to WREKD in catalog depth, brand mix, and hobbyist focus, though significantly larger scale.
• RotorRiot: RotorRiot is an FPV retailer and content brand run by pro pilots (including Mr Steele), combining curated hardware sales with community engagement. Closely mirrors WREKD's pilot-led community + retail model.
• RaceDayQuads: RaceDayQuads is a US FPV racing-focused retailer carrying racing frames, motors, and electronics with strong community/league ties. Highly comparable to WREKD's racing-league sponsorship-driven model.
• Pyrodrone: Pyrodrone is a dedicated FPV parts and pre-built drone retailer focused on racing and freestyle builds. Directly comparable to WREKD in being a multi-brand FPV specialist serving hobby builders.

Broad incumbents

• GEPRC: GEPRC is a major FPV drone and frame manufacturer with global direct-to-consumer sales (Crocodile, CineLog series). Comparable to WREKD as both a key supplier relationship and a brand with own DTC retail presence.
• HobbyKing: HobbyKing is a large global hobby retailer with deep RC and FPV parts catalog at value pricing. Comparable to WREKD on product breadth but operates at materially larger scale and broader hobby focus.
• Team BlackSheep (TBS): Team BlackSheep is a long-standing drone/RX manufacturer (TBS Crossfire, Discovery) selling direct globally. Comparable to WREKD as a vertically integrated FPV brand with own retail and pro-pilot community roots.
• iFlight: iFlight is a global FPV drone manufacturer and direct-to-consumer brand selling pre-built drones, frames, and electronics worldwide. Broader and more vertically integrated than WREKD, but overlaps heavily on FPV catalog and customer base.
• BETAFPV: BETAFPV is a leading FPV manufacturer with strong consumer/entry-level line and its own direct-to-consumer store. Comparable to WREKD as both a brand WREKD resells and as a DTC retail competitor in micro/whoop drones.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/WrekdCo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WrekdCo
• Facebookfacebook.com/wrekdco
• Instagraminstagram.com/WrekdCo
• TikToktiktok.com/@WrekdCo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wrekd

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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