# MQ-25 Stingray: Boeing drone Canonical ID: `fced6874-2141-49b5-9493-a0fc029be120` - **Slug:** mq-25-stingray - **Form factor:** aerial ([Drones](/drones)) - **Maturity stage:** production - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 2 ## Deployments - [mq-25-stingray-norfolk-naval-station-virginia](/deployments/mq-25-stingray-norfolk-naval-station-virginia.md) at Norfolk Naval Station, Virginia, USA (id: `cbac63e7-ac28-4037-8339-2153548a91e4`) - [mq-25-stingray-norfolk-naval-station-virginia-usa](/deployments/mq-25-stingray-norfolk-naval-station-virginia-usa.md) at Norfolk Naval Station, Virginia, USA (id: `95b40a5d-4e12-4fd8-93b2-cc81ff49944a`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Common questions ### What is MQ-25 Stingray? Boeing MQ-25 Stingray carrier-based aerial refueling drone for US Navy. First operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft. ### How much does MQ-25 Stingray cost? MQ-25 Stingray's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for MQ-25 Stingray from Boeing. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest. ### Is MQ-25 Stingray actually deployed in the real world? Yes. MQ-25 Stingray is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only. ### Who makes MQ-25 Stingray? MQ-25 Stingray is made by Boeing, based in Arlington, VA, founded in 1916. ### Where is MQ-25 Stingray deployed? 2 verified deployments of MQ-25 Stingray are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Norfolk Naval Station, Virginia, USA. ### Can you buy MQ-25 Stingray? MQ-25 Stingray is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price. ### What are alternatives to MQ-25 Stingray? On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to MQ-25 Stingray include Zipline Platform 2 (P2), MQ-9 Reaper, Wing Delivery Aircraft, Prime Air MK30. ### How does MQ-25 Stingray compare to Zipline Platform 2 (P2)? MQ-25 Stingray and Zipline Platform 2 (P2) (Zipline · 13 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. MQ-25 Stingray has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy. ### What is MQ-25 Stingray's maturity stage? MQ-25 Stingray is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained. ## Sources (1) 1. https://www.boeing.com/defense/mq-25-stingray/ ## The verified answers - [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md) - [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md) _API: GET /v1/models/fced6874-2141-49b5-9493-a0fc029be120 · canonical URL: /models/mq-25-stingray_