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DroneShield Limited is a technology company specializing in the development and commercialization of hardware and software solutions for drone detection and security. Operating primarily within the aerospace and defense sector, its core products—such as DroneGun, DroneSentinel, and DroneSentry—are designed to identify, track, and neutralize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including drones and autonomous systems. The company employs advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, and radio frequency sensing technologies to deliver tailored and off-the-shelf counter-UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) and electronic warfare platforms. DroneShield serves a global clientele across military, law enforcement, government, intelligence agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, and private sector venues. Its solutions are deployed in terrestrial, maritime, and airborne environments, supporting defense against emerging threats to safety, security, and privacy. Headquartered in Sydney and founded in 2014, DroneShield’s innovations have positioned it as an important provider for protecting assets and personnel from unauthorized drone activity, reflecting the strategic rise of counter-drone technology within modern security frameworks.
The business is unprofitable at the operating level (-6.75% margin). The thesis depends entirely on whether and when it reaches sustainable profitability.
Revenue up 276.4% YoY with margins expanding 23.0pp.
Negative free cash flow of -A$15M. The business is consuming cash, not generating it.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
A$217M
▲ +276.4% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
A$4M
▲ +366.7% YoY
Op. Margin
-6.75%
▲ +23.0pp YoY
ROIC
-4.35%
▲ +2.4pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
-A$15M
▲ +80.2% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
-A$55K
▲ +99.9% YoY
Net Debt
-A$195M
Net Cash Position
Cash & Equiv.
A$209M
3Y CAGR: +134.4%
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