Theme

Drone stocks

Companies that make drones, the systems that stop enemy drones, or the main parts and software they fly on. Military orders, most of them from the US and its allies, drive their sales.

Today
-0.1%
on average, 9 of 12 up
Average score
-1.4
Poor. All stocks average 3.9.

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Highest Quality Scores

  1. UMACUnusual MachinesMakes US-built drone components and sells small drones.+2.71%4
  2. AVEXAEVEXBuilds military drones, loitering munitions, and uncrewed boats.+2.48%4
  3. ONDSOndasSells military drones, counter-drone systems, and ground robots.+1.69%3
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The AI chips theme page a Pro member sees: every AI chip stock ranked live by Quality Score, each with what it does, its part of the theme, its price, the day's move, and its next report
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What moved today

Today, as of 8:07 PM ET, drone stocks are down 0.1% on average, 9 of 12 up. Unusual Machines (UMAC) rose most, up 2.7%. Swarmer (SWMR) fell most, down 6.2%.

What moves drone stocks

  • Military orders and the defense budget
  • FAA rules for flying drones beyond the pilot's sight
  • Rules on drones and parts made in China

What are drone stocks?

Companies that make drones, the systems that stop enemy drones, or the main parts and software they fly on. Military orders, most of them from the US and its allies, drive their sales.

How many drone stocks are there?

This list has 12, the ones among the stocks Breakaway scores where the theme is the main business. Large defense companies whose drone work is a small share, and delivery services that test drones.

Which drone stocks have the highest Quality Score?

As of 8:07 PM ET: Unusual Machines (UMAC) 4, AEVEX (AVEX) 4, and Ondas (ONDS) 3. Each stock's own page shows its score and the reasons behind it.

How this list is made

Drones, counter-drone systems, or their main parts are its main business or a reported line, by its own annual report. Each company is checked against its own annual report, and the reason beside it says what it does in this theme. Last checked Oct 2 2026.

Related themes: Defense, Space, Robotics. More in industrials stocks, or every theme.

Every one of the 12, ranked.

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