For companies outside the U.S.: setting up a U.S. company, finding a U.S. production partner or joint venture partner, and U.S. programs that help foreign companies invest.
U.S. programs such as SelectUSA help companies from other countries set up and invest in the U.S. On Autonomy Runway, companies from abroad meet U.S. manufacturers and partners on the partner board.
Since December 22, 2025, drones and drone critical components produced outside the U.S. are on the Federal Communications Commission's Covered List, so new foreign-made models cannot get the FCC equipment authorization they need to be imported, marketed or sold in the U.S., unless an exception applies. Source: FCC Covered List. The exceptions are in the guide Drone compliance.
Some companies build in the U.S., alone or with a U.S. partner.
Companies of all sizes, from startups to multinationals, looking to invest in the United States, per SelectUSA.
Last checked September 26, 2026. Each program decides who qualifies; check its official page.
Many financing programs are listed here, from government research grants to loan guarantees and investor funds, each with its official page and the date it was last checked. The full list, with filters for path, country, stage and use of funds, opens with a free account.
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