Drone propulsion solutions manufacturer ePropelled expands US operations

LACONIA — Global manufacturer of propulsion and intelligent controls for multi-domain uncrewed systems, ePropelled, Inc. has expanded its operations to become the first U.S.-based drone component solutions manufacturer with a supply chain that meets Department of Defense compliance standards.

The soon to be 24,000 square foot facility in Laconia will annually produce hundreds of thousands of uncrewed motors and controllers for air, land and sea use as early as 2026. Meanwhile, in parallel, ePropelled is planning to open an additional manufacturing facility overseas to supply international customers.

“We began production late last year and have been scaling up ever since,” said ePropelled Founder, Chairman and CEO Nick Grewal. “This expansion of our U.S. production hub will shorten the turnaround time from order to shipment and get them into the hands of our customers faster. This expansion, coupled with a new domestic rare earth supplier and NDAA compliance, sets us apart and is attractive for many of our customers.”

The Laconia facility will grow to more than 350 employees who will use state-of-the-art equipment to produce a range of advanced electric propulsion motor and controller solutions for drones from start to finish. This includes winding the coils, sealing/curing, rare-earth magnet rotator assemblies, precision balancing, motor and controller assembly, software installation and quality control for the Sparrow, Falcon and Hercules Series. In 2026, ePropelled will be vertically integrated with in-house lamination stack production and a machine shop.

“The opening of our new manufacturing facility marks an exciting milestone for ePropelled as we expand our ability to serve customers in the U.S. and worldwide,” said ePropelled Director of Operations Richard Edwards. “This U.S.-based state-of-the-art site is equipped with advanced production capabilities and rigorous quality-control systems, all certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards. By combining the very latest technology with our commitment to excellence, we ensure every product meets the highest levels of performance and reliability.”

For more information, visit epropelled.com.