The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies DZYNE Technologies: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region. 1 source back the record.
CategoryDrones
Appears inMilitary & defense drones
Overview
Irvine, CA-based developer of autonomous defense systems specializing in long-endurance unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the U.S. Department of Defense. Best known for the ULTRA (Unmanned Long-endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft) platform, a Group 5 UAS based on a commercial sport glider airframe capable of 70+ hour endurance flights at 25,000 ft. Acquired by Highlander Partners in January 2023.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 1 deployment on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
President & Co-Founder
Products
Co-Founder & President
Acquired by Highlander Partners
Parent
Key contract
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Models (1)
View all models →DZYNE Technologies on the deployment map
View the global map1 verified deployment across 1 region, newest verified May 2024. Explore where DZYNE Technologies's robots are operating, by place and type.
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Relationships
Current leadership (2)
- Dr. Thomas Strat President & CEOreported, not verified
- Matt McCue Co-Founder & Presidentreported, not verified
Founders (1)
- Matt McCuecofounder
Safety record
No incidents on record for DZYNE Technologies.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Operator customers (1)
- DZYNE Technologies1 deployment
Recent coverage
DZYNE Technologies in third-party press
Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- growth
- Counterparty risk class
- low
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Partnerships (1)
- DZYNE Technologies x U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory with U.S. Air Force Research Laboratorydevelopment
Funding rounds (1)
- Other2023-01-04
Investors: Highlander Partners
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 27, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedMay 1, 2024
ULTRA (Unmanned Long-endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft) at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE
Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-05
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-05
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for DZYNE Technologies.Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning DZYNE Technologies from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Ondas acquires DZYNE in $875.8 million autonomous defence deal
Ondas has acquired US defence technology company DZYNE Technologies in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $875.8 million. The deal substantially expands Ondas’…
Ondas acquires DZYNE for $875.8M, expanding its defense capabilities
DZYNE Technologies specializes in long-endurance autonomous aircraft, counter-drone systems, and autonomous effects. The post Ondas acquires DZYNE for $875.8M, expanding its…
Drone Maker Ondas Says the 'Arms Race' Has Started
Ondas, which develops drones and secures wireless communications, has agreed to buy autonomous aircraft maker DZYNE Technologies in a cash-and-stock deal worth over $875 million,…
Ondas to Buy Military Drone Maker DZYNE for $875.8 Million
Ondas Inc. agreed to buy autonomous aircraft maker DZYNE Technologies in an $875.8 million cash-and stock-deal that positions Ondas as a full-service autonomous defense technology…
USAF's New Turbocharged ULTRA Surveillance Drones Are Heading To The Middle East
The U.S. Air Force plans to send turbocharged ULTRA drones to the Middle East for operational evaluation, with previous deployment at Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE.
DZYNE Secures Multi-Million Dollar AFRL Contract for Additional ULTRA Turbo Aircraft
DZYNE secured a new AFRL contract to supply additional ULTRA Turbo aircraft with turbocharged Rotax 916 engines for enhanced altitude and speed capabilities.
Unmanned Long-Endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft (ULTRA), USA
Detailed profile of the ULTRA UAS developed by DZYNE Technologies for the USAF, capable of 80+ hour endurance with 400+ lb payload at 25,000 ft ceiling.
Highlander Partners Announces the Acquisition of DZYNE Technologies
Highlander Partners acquired DZYNE Technologies, a UAS developer for the DoD, with existing management retaining significant ownership.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/dzyne-technologies.md
- RSS feed: /companies/dzyne-technologies/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/0ce2f2da-f6c5-4a6d-8ab9-b90be13ba454
- Revision history: /companies/dzyne-technologies/history
- Data documentation: /data
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Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
Reality vs attention
DZYNE Technologies draws attention at the 39th percentile but verifies reality at the 12th percentile among aerial robots. Hype Gap +27.5, 27th widest among aerial robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Aug 18, 2026