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Fayetteville Today
By the People, for the People
Drone Swarm Maker Expands with New Arkansas Factory
Swarm Aero plans to double its aircraft team and create hundreds of aerospace jobs over the next decade.
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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Swarm Aero, a developer of large uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms, has announced the opening of a new 80,000-square-foot facility in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The company, headquartered in Oxnard, California, will use the new factory to accelerate the development and deployment of its large UAV technology, with the ability to produce thousands of drones and create hundreds of aerospace jobs over the next decade.
Why it matters
The expansion of Swarm Aero's drone swarm technology represents a significant advancement in modern military conflict, as large UAVs paired with the company's swarm command and control software can achieve major combat objectives at a fraction of the cost of traditional aircraft. This new factory solidifies Arkansas as an emerging hub for the aerospace industry.
The details
Swarm Aero's new facility in Fayetteville, located at Drake Field, will allow the company to ramp up production of its large UAV technology. The company plans to double its aircraft team in 2026 and is actively hiring across the organization. Swarm's drone swarm technology, which enables large UAVs to cooperate with "superhuman dexterity," is seen as a game-changer in modern warfare.
- Swarm Aero announced the opening of its new facility in Fayetteville, Arkansas on February 18, 2026.
- The company plans to double its aircraft team in 2026.
The players
Swarm Aero
A developer of large uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms, headquartered in Oxnard, California.
Danny Goodman
The CEO of Swarm Aero.
What they’re saying
“We looked at over 20 states before deciding to put down manufacturing roots in Fayetteville, Arkansas. We chose Northwest Arkansas because of the exceptional talent and partners, and we're thrilled to continue our growth here.”
— Danny Goodman, CEO (designdevelopmenttoday.com)
“Large UAVs are the future of armed conflict. When paired with our swarm command and control software, they can achieve major combat objectives by cooperating with superhuman dexterity while being several times cheaper than traditional aircraft. This is one of the most consequential developments in modern conflict and we have built an exceptionally talented engineering team to bring this vision to life.”
— Danny Goodman, CEO (designdevelopmenttoday.com)
What’s next
Swarm Aero plans to double its aircraft team in 2026 and is actively hiring across the organization to support the expansion of its drone swarm technology.
The takeaway
Swarm Aero's decision to open a new factory in Arkansas solidifies the state as an emerging hub for the aerospace industry, as the company's advanced drone swarm technology represents a significant advancement in modern military capabilities at a fraction of the cost of traditional aircraft.
