Darkhive, Inc.
"Always Prevail"
US defense-tech startup building low-cost autonomous drones for military and public safety, backed by $63M+ including a $49.7M Pentagon contract.
Darkhive, Inc. is a defense-technology company founded in September 2021 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, by CEO John Goodson, a US Special Operations veteran, and CTO Steven Turner. The company develops low-cost, US-made autonomous drones and software platforms for military and public safety. Products include the Yellowjacket, an 8-inch square indoor/outdoor reconnaissance drone; Obelisk, a larger drone extending nearly 4 feet; Broodbox and Redqueen mobile control applications; and Fleetforge, a software continuous delivery platform.
Darkhive has raised over $63 million, including a $21M Series A led by Ten Eleven Ventures in September 2024. The company holds a $100M Phase III SBIR with AFWERX Autonomy Prime and a nearly $50M Pentagon APFIT contract, targeting US-allied military and public safety personnel with accessible situational awareness systems.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Yellowjacket
8-inch square autonomous reconnaissance drone for indoor and outdoor military and public safety operations.
Obelisk
Mid-range autonomous drone extending nearly 4 feet, designed for expanded reconnaissance in defense and security missions.
Contact Darkhive, Inc.
WEBSITE
https://darkhive.comPHONE
(360)270-0814HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2021
Primary Role
Manufacturer
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Primary Region
North America
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