9 top drone stocks to buy in 2024

The best drone stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

Top 9 stocks of Oct 2024

The top aerial tech stocks included on this page all trade on the S&P 500, have an analyst recommendation of "Buy" or better and are sorted by year-to-date performance.

1. AeroVironment (AVAV)
2. Ehang (EH)
3. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)
4. The Boeing Company (BA)
5. NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
6. GoPro (GPRO)
7. Amazon-com (AMZN)
8. Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)
9. Kratos Defense-and-Security Solutions (KTOS)

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How to invest in drone stocks

1. Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps of 2024.
2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like AVAV or AMZN.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

Take a deeper dive into drone stocks

If you're interested in investing in the aerial tech industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.

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1. AeroVironment (AVAV)

AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, produces, delivers, and supports a portfolio of robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses in the United States and internationally. It operates through UnCrewed Systems (UxS); Loitering Munition Systems (LMS); and the MacCready Works (MW) segments.

AeroVironment stock opened the day at $218.00 after a previous close of $215.39. The latest price was $215.17 (25-minute delay). AeroVironment is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD753.9 million and employs 1,403 staff.

• Market capitalization: $5,790,127,616
• P/E ratio: 97.7524
• PEG ratio: 1.7155

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2. Ehang (EH)

EHang Holdings Limited operates as an autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company in the People's Republic of China, East Asia, West Asia, Europe, and internationally. It designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and operates AAVs, as well as supporting systems and infrastructure for various industries and applications, including passenger transportation, logistics, smart city management, and aerial media solutions. It has a strategic partnership with Greater Bay Technology to research and develop ultra-fast charging/extreme fast charging battery solutions for its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

Ehang stock opened the day at $17.48 after a previous close of $17.62. The latest price was $16.97 (25-minute delay). Ehang is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$249 million and employs 367 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,114,020,480

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3. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense technology company in the United States, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The company's Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains aircraft systems. This segment also offers unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, including high-altitude long-endurance strategic ISR systems and vertical take-off and landing tactical ISR systems; and strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air dominance aircraft, and airborne battle management and command and control systems.

Northrop Grumman Corporation stock opened the day at $530.65 after a previous close of $528.70. The latest price was $534.07 (25-minute delay). Northrop Grumman Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$40.8 billion and employs 101,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $77,319,725,056
• P/E ratio: 34.3535
• PEG ratio: 0.9384

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4. The Boeing Company (BA)

The Boeing Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, sells, services, and supports commercial jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense, human space flight and launch systems, and services worldwide. The company operates through Commercial Airplanes; Defense, Space & Security; and Global Services segments. The Commercial Airplanes segment develops, produces, and markets commercial jet aircraft for passenger and cargo requirements, as well as provides fleet support services.

The Boeing Company stock opened the day at $148.00 after a previous close of $151.02. The latest price was $148.99 (25-minute delay). The Boeing Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$73.6 billion and employs 171,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $93,061,996,544
• PEG ratio: 6.5305

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5. NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)

NVIDIA Corporation provides graphics and compute and networking solutions in the United States, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and internationally. The Graphics segment offers GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, and solutions for gaming platforms; Quadro/NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics; virtual GPU or vGPU software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing; automotive platforms for infotainment systems; and Omniverse software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment comprises Data Center computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms, including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet; NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements; Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms; NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software; and DGX Cloud software and services.

NVIDIA Corporation stock opened the day at $136.47 after a previous close of $134.80. The latest price was $138.07 (25-minute delay). NVIDIA Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$96.3 billion and employs 29,600 staff.

• Market capitalization: $3,307,129,274,368
• P/E ratio: 63.2864
• PEG ratio: 1.0444

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6. GoPro (GPRO)

GoPro, Inc. develops and sells cameras, mountable and wearable accessories, and subscription services and software in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia and Pacific region, and internationally. The company provides cloud connected HERO12 Black, HERO11 Black, HERO11 Black Mini, HERO10 Black, HERO10 Black Bones, and HERO9 Black waterproof cameras; MAX, a 360-degree waterproof camera; Premium and Premium+ subscription services, which include full access to the Quik app, cloud storage supporting source video and photo quality, camera replacement, and damage protection; Quik subscription that offers access to editing tools, which allows users to edit photos, videos, and create cinematic stories; and Quik desktop and mobile apps that enable users to get their favorite photos and videos with footage from any phone or camera.

GoPro stock opened the day at $1.29 after a previous close of $1.29. The latest price was $1.28 (25-minute delay). GoPro is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$931.4 million and employs 930 staff.

• Market capitalization: $193,203,296
• PEG ratio: 1.0108

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7. Amazon-com (AMZN)

Amazon. com, Inc. engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscriptions service through online and physical stores in North America and internationally.

Amazon-com stock opened the day at $189.78 after a previous close of $188.82. The latest price was $187.54 (25-minute delay). Amazon-com is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$604.3 billion and employs 1,525,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,981,779,148,800
• P/E ratio: 45.0644
• PEG ratio: 1.7728

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8. Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)

Lockheed Martin Corporation, a security and aerospace company, engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services worldwide. The company operates through Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space segments. The Aeronautics segment offers combat and air mobility aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, and related technologies.

Lockheed Martin Corporation stock opened the day at $606.00 after a previous close of $604.17. The latest price was $610.87 (25-minute delay). Lockheed Martin Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$71.1 billion and employs 122,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $144,008,740,864
• P/E ratio: 21.9299
• PEG ratio: 5.1909

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9. Kratos Defense-and-Security Solutions (KTOS)

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. operates as a technology company that addresses the defense, national security, and commercial markets. It operates through two segments, Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems.

Kratos Defense-and-Security Solutions stock opened the day at $25.25 after a previous close of $25.16. The latest price was $25.35 (25-minute delay). Kratos Defense-and-Security Solutions is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.1 billion and employs 3,900 staff.

• Market capitalization: $3,743,265,536
• P/E ratio: 354.1429
• PEG ratio: 34.1186

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in drone stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — drone stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the aerial tech industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.

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