Bumblebee V2

Drone detection & airspace protection Defense

Counter-drone (counter-UAS) system purchased and operationally tested by Joint Interagency Task Force 401 with the 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers.

sources 3 record sources · provenance backfill in progress last checked 29 Apr 2026 next review due 28 Jul 2026 Suggest a correction

Highlights

1 fact

Tracked signals (12mo) 26
confidence not yet assessed as of 11 Jul 2026
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Bumblebee V2 — Tracked signals (12mo): 26. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-11; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:signal_count

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_bumblebee-v2_signal_count,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Bumblebee V2 — Tracked signals (12mo)},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:signal_count},
  note = {As of 2026-07-11; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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What they do

1 product

ProductLaunchEnvironmentStatusCitation
Bumblebee V2 2026 — —
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Bumblebee V2 — Product: Bumblebee V2. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:product:bumblebee-v2

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_bumblebee-v2_product_bumblebee-v2,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Bumblebee V2 — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:product:bumblebee-v2},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "title": "Bumblebee V2 — Product",
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  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:product:bumblebee-v2",
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  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Scale & activity

3 deals · $14.7M disclosed · 26 signals

26 tracked signals ▁▄▁▁█▄▇ latest 11 Jul 2026
DateDealValue / typeEvidenceCitation
30 Jan 2026 JIATF-401 Bumblebee V2 Counter-Drone Procurement $5.2M source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Bumblebee V2 — CONTRACT: JIATF-401 Bumblebee V2 Counter-Drone Procurement. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-01-30; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:deal:2026-01-30-contract

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_bumblebee-v2_deal_2026-01-30-contract,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Bumblebee V2 — CONTRACT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:deal:2026-01-30-contract},
  note = {As of 2026-01-30; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Bumblebee V2 — CONTRACT",
  "author": [
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  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:deal:2026-01-30-contract",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        1,
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  },
  "note": "As of 2026-01-30; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
1 Jan 2026 Fortem DroneHunter F700 Procurement CONTRACT source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Bumblebee V2 — CONTRACT: Fortem DroneHunter F700 Procurement. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:deal:2026-01-01-contract

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_bumblebee-v2_deal_2026-01-01-contract,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Bumblebee V2 — CONTRACT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:deal:2026-01-01-contract},
  note = {As of 2026-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Bumblebee V2 — CONTRACT",
  "author": [
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  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
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  "note": "As of 2026-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Undated Marine Corps NightFighter Anti-Drone Procurement $9.5M source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Bumblebee V2 — CONTRACT: Marine Corps NightFighter Anti-Drone Procurement. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:deal:undated-contract-marine-corps-nightfighter-anti-drone-procurement

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_bumblebee-v2_deal_undated-contract-marine-corps-nightfighter-anti-drone-procurement,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Bumblebee V2 — CONTRACT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:deal:undated-contract-marine-corps-nightfighter-anti-drone-procurement},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Bumblebee V2 — CONTRACT",
  "author": [
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  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:deal:undated-contract-marine-corps-nightfighter-anti-drone-procurement",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
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    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Deployment sites: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Network

1 person

PersonRoleCitation
James M. Gavin Lieutenant General (historical figure after whom the Joint Innovation Outpost is named)
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Bumblebee V2 — Person: James M. Gavin — Lieutenant General (historical figure after whom the Joint Innovation Outpost is named). robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:person:james-m-gavin

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_bumblebee-v2_person_james-m-gavin,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Bumblebee V2 — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:person:james-m-gavin},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "title": "Bumblebee V2 — Person",
  "author": [
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    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/#fact:bumblebee-v2:person:james-m-gavin",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
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    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Competitors: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Analysis

Research Report: Bumblebee V2

quick report · 29 Apr 2026 · 12 sources · 2,348 words

This report analyzes Perennial Autonomy's Bumblebee V2, an FPV multirotor interceptor for counter-small unmanned aircraft systems. It covers the platform's technical capabilities, a $5.2 million Pentagon contract awarded in January 2026, competitive positioning within layered air defense, and market dynamics. The report identifies key performance catalysts and risks including electronic warfare resilience and supply chain compliance.

What the full report unlocks
  • Research methods and evidence notes
  • Market implications and peer comparison
  • Risk register and source appendix
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Sources

Searched, not found

  • competitors
  • deployment sites
Cite this dossier

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Bumblebee V2 company dossier. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_bumblebee-v2_dossier,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Bumblebee V2 company dossier},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/bumblebee-v2/},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
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Dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15 · schema 1.0.0 · data changed 23 Jul 2026

People1

Named individuals associated with this company.

  • James M. GavinLieutenant General (historical figure after whom the Joint Innovation Outpost is named)

Deals & events3

Funding, contracts, partnerships and acquisitions on record.

Signals1

Collected mentions that contributed to this profile.

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