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SiFly Aviation raises $20 million in Series A financing led by Shield Capital to scale U.S. production and accelerate deliveries of its Q12 long-endurance drones.

PRIVATEAug 26, 2026about 4 hours ago

Amount Raised

$20 Million

Round Type

Series A

CaliforniaInformation TechnologySoftware

Investors

Alumni VenturesBbk CapitalQuditShield Capital

Description

SiFly Aviation has secured $20 million in Series A funding to enhance its manufacturing and customer delivery capabilities for the Q12 long-endurance electric aircraft. The financing will also support the development of its DronePort multi-drone infrastructure system. This capital will help scale production and address the increasing demand. The company has already validated the Q12's performance, achieving a Guinness World Record for the longest flight by an electric multirotor aircraft.

Company Information

Company

SiFly Aviation

Location

California, United States

About

SiFly delivers helicopter-like performance at drone economics through long-endurance autonomous aerial systems. Its cloud-connected, U.S.-made platforms enable persistent coverage for public safety, critical infrastructure inspection, and enterprise operations. The company focuses on providing greater endurance to improve operating performance and economics across various industries. SiFly is positioned to redefine drone usage in mission-critical applications.

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