Hybrid Drones Limited secures £683k to scale heavy-lift aircraft production

Heavy-lift unmanned aircraft systems developer Hybrid Drones Limited has secured an estimated £683.6k in its latest funding round. This investment values the London-based company at approximately £5m. The firm specializes in modular platforms capable of carrying payloads up to 400kg within a 25km radius in 30 minutes.

Founded in 2019, the business designs and manufactures hybrid aircraft available in fully-electric, 2-jet, 4-jet, and 6-jet configurations. These systems are designed for applications across the aerospace, defence, security, resilience, and space sectors.

This funding follows a total of £975k raised throughout 2025. Financial records for the year ending 31 October 2025 show the company employed three people. Formal documentation for the current round was filed in September (allotment date August).