Financing Drone Companies

Do you build drones — or the batteries, motors, sensors, airframes, composites, software, or services that keep them flying? Demand for American-made drones is climbing fast. For most growing companies, the bottleneck isn't demand — it's capital, and finding the right supply chain partners.

This event is convened by SBA Sacramento District Director Heather Luzzi and hosted jointly by the SBA Sacramento, Fresno, and San Francisco District Offices as part of our initiative to finance and grow California's drone supply chain.

• Drone and UAS manufacturers and assemblers

• Component and parts suppliers — batteries, motors, sensors, cameras, airframes, composites, fasteners, and electronics

• Flight software, autonomy, AI, and counter-drone companies

• Drone service operators — inspection, mapping and surveying, agriculture, public safety, film, and delivery

• Machine shops and contract manufacturers ready to enter the drone supply chain

• Repair, maintenance, and pilot training providers

• Learn the Money Map: Find out which lending program fits your next move — equipment, facilities, working capital, or export orders — plus new federal supply chain resources.

• Hear From The Experts: Panel discussion on current developments in the drone sector - what's changing and what it means for your business.

• Build Teaming & Alliances: Meet fellow business owners across the drone supply chain to build powerful alliances and expand your capacity.

• Your minute on the Mic: Every attendee will have a chance to introduce themselves to the entire room—share what your company does, what you're looking for, and the types of partnerships or opportunities you want to explore.

To make the most of this event, come prepared to do business. Please bring:

• A one-page company overview and your basic numbers — lenders will ask about time in business, revenue, and what you need to fund

• A product or capability sheet: what you make, what you buy, and what you need sourced

• Plenty of business cards for peer-to-peer networking

• A valid REAL ID or unexpired U.S. passport

Please arrive at least 15 min before the event to get through security.

Registration is free, but space is limited.

If you have any questions, please contact the event organizer Luba Jewell at [email protected].