DroneDeploy

DroneDeploy

Drone data collection and analysis platform

About DroneDeploy

Simplify's Rating
Why DroneDeploy is rated
B
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated B on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$142.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Overview

DroneDeploy provides a platform for capturing data from physical environments using drones and robots. This platform processes and analyzes the collected data with artificial intelligence to deliver insights for businesses, particularly in construction and energy sectors. Users can operate a variety of drones, robots, sensors, and cameras through a user-friendly interface, which minimizes the need for manual inspections and reduces risks. Unlike competitors, DroneDeploy integrates seamlessly with other business tools and offers additional services like drone training and industry certifications. The company's goal is to enhance data collection and analysis while ensuring high standards of data security, as evidenced by its ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DroneDeploy secured $50M Series E funding to expand into Europe and enhance products.
  • The company received nationwide BVLOS approval for critical infrastructure inspections.
  • DroneDeploy launched Safety AI to automatically identify construction site safety risks.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in the drone software market could erode DroneDeploy's market share.
  • Potential regulatory changes in Europe may impact DroneDeploy's expansion plans.
  • Reliance on partnerships with drone manufacturers poses a risk if partnerships are disrupted.

What makes DroneDeploy unique

  • DroneDeploy offers a comprehensive platform for reality capture using drones and robots.
  • The company has achieved ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications for data security.
  • DroneDeploy's platform is compatible with any drone, enhancing its versatility.

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Funding

Total Funding

$142.6M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

7 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series E funding typically includes additional rounds after Series D if the company needs more capital. The business is usually stable, and these rounds are typically used for further expansion or to address market challenges.
Series E Funding Comparison
Below Average

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Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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Energize Capital
Jun 12th, 2025
DroneDeploy Secures $50M Series E Funding

Energize Ventures announced a new milestone in its partnership with DroneDeploy, co-leading a $50 million Series E financing round with AirTree. This brings DroneDeploy's total capital raised to $142 million. The funds will be used to expand into Europe, enhance products beyond aerial capture, and explore strategic acquisitions. DroneDeploy has seen significant growth, with a 259% increase in enterprise users in 2020, and continues to innovate with new product features.

The Robot Report
Feb 2nd, 2025
Dronedeploy Secures Nationwide Bvlos Approval

DroneDeploy last week announced nationwide approval for beyond visual line-of-sight, or BVLOS, inspection operations for critical infrastructure. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s waiver enables the company’s customers to legally and remotely deploy and monitor autonomous drones.More than 80% of the top 50 U.S. general contractors use DroneDeploy’s platform, it said. Leading hyperscale data center developers use the company’s drones to provide detailed aerial monitoring and analysis of infrastructure and construction projects.“As the AI boom fuels massive investment in critical infrastructure, DroneDeploy provides targeted monitoring and data analysis to help ensure these projects are delivered on time and on budget,” stated Mike Winn, co-founder and CEO of DroneDeploy.“Our BVLOS capabilities allow us to put fully autonomous drones on job sites, to enable our customers to accelerate construction timelines, and enhance speed, safety, and quality across large-scale data center developments,” he added. “From site selection to mapping underground utilities, interior systems installation, and through close-out, we cover every phase of development for these mission-critical facilities.”Without a waiver, BVLOS flights are currently illegal

Commercial UAV News
Nov 5th, 2024
Kier Group Partners with DroneDeploy to Elevate Digital Construction Through Automated Reality Capture

Kier Group Limited, a leading provider of construction and infrastructure services vital to the UK, has chosen DroneDeploy, a global leader in enterprise reality capture, to enhance operations across its construction business and projects.

Above Surveying
Oct 8th, 2024
Above and DroneDeploy Partner to Revolutionise Solar Plant Management with Advanced Dock Drone Automation and Intelligence

By integrating DroneDeploy's automation capabilities with Above's component-level intelligence, solar asset managers and builders can now benefit from the latest in docked drone technology to enable consistent, high-accuracy data capture and analysis while realising significant cost efficiencies.

DroneDJ
Oct 1st, 2024
DroneDeploy launches Safety AI to cut construction site hazards

DroneDeploy launches Safety AI to cut construction site hazards.

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