S. supply chain and a three‑week production cycle to enable rapid, large‑scale fielding.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
America’s Department of War requires over one million drones within the next decade, but current platforms average about $7,000 each, need months to manufacture, and depend on foreign supply chains, leaving the 2026 replenishment mandate unmet.
Solution
Agilis Air delivers a domestically produced drone system priced under $1,500 per unit and built on a 100 % U.S. supply chain. Each unit can be manufactured in three weeks, enabling the rapid fielding of thousands of aircraft per month. The drones are designed to be attritable, allowing large‑scale deployment without concern for individual loss. This production model directly satisfies the DoW’s scale, cost, and timeline requirements for the 2026 mandate. By eliminating foreign components, the system reduces supply‑chain risk and aligns with policy goals to expand American unmanned‑aircraft manufacturing.
Target Audience
Primary customers are Department of Defense acquisition offices and the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and allied defense agencies that need large‑scale, low‑cost unmanned aircraft for rapid deployment.
Features
- Unit cost below $1,500, significantly lower than the $7,000 average of existing systems
- 100 % U.S. supply chain, ensuring domestic sourcing and reduced geopolitical risk
- Three‑week production cycle per batch, enabling fast turnaround
- Scalable manufacturing capacity capable of delivering thousands of drones per month
- Attritable airframe design optimized for high‑volume, low‑cost deployment
- Compatibility with existing DoD logistics and integration processes
- Built to meet the Department of War’s 2026 mass‑deployment mandate