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Neros

Neros is a defense technology company focused on onshoring drone manufacturing to provide the U.S. military with tactical unmanned aerial systems. They design and produce FPV drones, ground control stations, and electronic warfare solutions built for modern combat environments.

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AI Visibility Score
9/100

Invisible

Sentiment Score
75/100
AI Perception

Summary

Neros currently exists as a specialized player recognized by tech analysts but remains a ghost to the federal procurement officers and mission commanders who drive high-stakes defense contracts. While the brand secures top-tier placements in AI Overviews for mass-produced FPV searches, it is being systematically erased from critical conversations around NDAA compliance and contested environment tactics by incumbents like Skydio and AeroVironment.

Value Proposition

Delivering asymmetric advantage at scale through cost-effective, massively scalable drone products built with secure supply chains and rigorously tested for real battlefield conditions.

Overview

Neros is a defense technology company focused on onshoring drone manufacturing to provide the U.S. military with tactical unmanned aerial systems. They design and produce FPV drones, ground control stations, and electronic warfare solutions built for modern combat environments.

Mission

To onshore the manufacturing of drones critical to a modern arsenal, ensuring America and her allies have domestic ownership behind the performance and production of these systems.

Products & Services
Archer FPV Drone - modular payload tactical droneArcher Strike - kinetic-enabled FPV for lethal effectsCrossbow - tactical ground control station with electronic warfare resistanceLongbow - maximum range ground control stationArcher Fiber - NDAA-compliant fiber-optic FPV drone
Agent Breakdown

AI Platforms

How often do different AI platforms reference Neros?

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Conversation Analysis

Topics

What conversations is Neros included in — or excluded from?

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Buyer Personas

Personas

Who does each AI platform recommend Neros to, and when?

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Programmatic Testing

Sample Conversations

We programmatically analyze questions that real customers are asking to AI agents and chatbots, extract brand mentions and sentiment, analyze every response, and synthesize the data into an action plan to increase AI visibility.

ChatGPTChatGPTClaudeClaudeGeminiGeminiAI OverviewsAI Overviews
Onshore Defense Procurement(3 queries)

help me find NDAA compliant tactical drone manufacturers for a large scale procurement project

0/3 platforms mentioned

ClaudeClaude
1.AeroVironment
2.RQ-11 Raven
3.RQ-20 Puma AE
4.Insitu
5.Boeing

+6 more

GeminiGemini
1.Skydio
2.Skydio X2
3.Skydio Autonomy
4.FLIR Systems
5.Teledyne FLIR

+12 more

AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.Skydio
2.X10D
3.Teledyne FLIR
4.Black Hornet 4
5.SIRAS

+22 more

what are the best US based companies for mass produced FPV drones for military use

1/3 platforms mentioned

ClaudeClaude
1.Skydio
2.X2D
3.X2E Pro
4.Auterion
5.PX4

+2 more

GeminiGemini
1.Autel Robotics USA
2.Autel Robotics
3.FLIR Systems
4.Teledyne FLIR
5.Skydio

+3 more

AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.Neros Technologies
2.Performance Drone Works (PDW)
3.Draganfly
4.Archer FPV drone
5.Drone Factory 01

+12 more

find me american companies that make tactical ground control stations with long range capabilities

0/3 platforms mentioned

ClaudeClaude
1.General Atomics
2.Grayeagle
3.Predator
4.L3Harris Technologies
5.Tactical Common Ground Station (TACGS)

+8 more

GeminiGemini
1.Aeryon Labs
2.L3Harris Technologies
3.SkyRanger R80D
4.FLIR Systems
5.Teledyne FLIR

+11 more

AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.Desert Rotor
2.MIRA X
3.Persistent Systems
4.Wave Relay
5.Botlink

+19 more

Contested Environment Tactics(1 query)

give me some options for FPV drones that can actually work in heavy electronic warfare environments

0/3 platforms mentioned

ClaudeClaude
1.RQ-11 Raven
2.AeroVironment
3.Black Hornet 3
4.FLIR
5.Insitu ScanEagle

+5 more

GeminiGemini
1.Crossfire
2.Team BlackSheep
3.TBS
4.ELRS
5.ExpressLRS

+15 more

AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.MGI Defence
2.Atlantic Council
3.Performance Drone Works (PDW)
4.Doodle Labs
5.PDW C100

+9 more

Trust & Tactical UAS Alternatives(1 query)

most trusted domestic defense drone companies right now

0/3 platforms mentioned

ClaudeClaude
1.AeroVironment
2.Raven
3.Wasp
4.Quantix
5.Elbit Systems of America

+12 more

GeminiGemini
1.Lockheed Martin
2.Northrop Grumman
3.Global Hawk
4.Triton
5.General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

+8 more

AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.Skydio
2.X10D
3.DJI
4.AeroVironment
5.Switchblade

+26 more

Modern Kinetic Operations(1 query)

recommend some modular tactical drones that can carry different payloads for FPV missions

0/3 platforms mentioned

ClaudeClaude
1.DJI M300 RTK
2.Freefly Alta X
3.DJI FPV 2
4.iFlight Chimera7
5.Nazgul 5

+3 more

GeminiGemini
1.Freefly Systems
2.ALTA Series
3.Parrot Anafi Ai
4.DJI Matrice Series
5.Matrice 300 RTK

+8 more

AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.Unmanned Systems Technology
2.Performance Drone Works
3.AM-FPV
4.T3i
5.Blackfoot

+9 more

Analysis

Key Insights

What AI visibility analysis reveals about this brand

Strength

Secured #1 and #3 rankings in AI Overviews for queries specifically targeting mass-produced US-based FPV drones.

Strength

Resonates strongly with the Defense Tech Investment Analyst persona, achieving a 33% mention rate and identifying a niche in market-readiness narratives.

Strength

Achieved a #1 ranking on both Claude and AI Overviews for direct brand vibe checks, indicating clear identity recognition when the brand is specifically named.

Gap

Total absence from Gemini across all 15 queries, representing a complete blackout on a primary search-integrated AI platform.

Gap

Zero visibility in mission-critical queries involving NDAA compliance, contested environments, and modular kinetic operations.

Gap

Minimal penetration with Special Operations Mission Commanders, where the brand maintains a negligible 8% mention rate compared to legacy competitors.

Opportunity

Exploit the 'mass production' narrative to dominate the 'attritable' drone category where competitors like Skydio are often perceived as high-cost.

Opportunity

Aggressively claim the 'NDAA compliant' and 'Onshore Defense' keywords to capture the 17% of procurement-related traffic currently going to rivals.

Opportunity

Pivot content strategy to highlight electronic warfare (EW) resistance to improve visibility with the Special Operations persona.

Technical Health

Site Health for AI Visibility

How well Neros's website is optimized for AI agent discovery and comprehension.

80/100
12 passed 4 warnings 3 issues
Audited 2/27/2026
Crawlability86

Can AI bots find your pages?

Technical96

SSL, mobile, doctype basics

On-Page SEO64

Titles, descriptions, headings

Content Quality60

Word count, depth, freshness

Schema Markup85

Structured data for AI comprehension

Social & OG82

Open Graph, Twitter cards

AI Readability100

How well AI can parse your content

Critical Issues

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Warnings

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2 render-blocking resource(s) detected

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Title is too short (7 characters)

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Few headings on page

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Few internal links on this page

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Missing Open Graph tags for social sharing

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Brand Identity

Brand Voice & Style

How AI perceives Neros's communication style and personality

Neros communicates with a mission-driven, no-nonsense tone that emphasizes urgency and capability. The brand voice is technically confident without being overly complex, conveying the seriousness of modern warfare while projecting American industrial strength. They speak directly to the stakes involved—national security and warfighter needs—with a bold, assertive style that reflects their commitment to rapid iteration and scale.

Core Tone Traits

Mission-Driven & Urgent

Emphasizes the critical importance of domestic drone production for national security

Technically Confident

Speaks authoritatively about product capabilities and battlefield performance

Bold & Direct

Uses strong, declarative statements without hedging or corporate jargon

Patriotic & Purpose-Led

Anchors messaging in American industrial strength and supporting warfighters

Competitive Landscape

Related Ecosystem

Related products and services that AI mentions in conversations alongside or instead of Neros

1Skydio25 mentions
2AeroVironment22 mentions
3Teledyne FLIR16 mentions
4Red Cat Holdings11 mentions
5Anduril Industries11 mentions
6Switchblade10 mentions
7Teal Drones9 mentions
8Teal 28 mentions
9Shield AI8 mentions
10Northrop Grumman8 mentions
11Neros6 mentions
Source Intelligence

Citations

Sources that AI assistants cite. Getting featured here improves visibility.

Blue UAS Refresh List, Framework Platforms and Capabilities ...

https://www.diu.mil/latest/blue-uas-refresh-list-and-framework-platforms-and-capabilities-selected

Referenced in 1 query

Review
NDAA-Compliant, Blue UAS & Green UAS Drones - Advexure

https://advexure.com/pages/ndaa-compliant-blue-uas-drones?srsltid=AfmBOoo9bp2sZ5x0jlye9hGDV9Bjgo2AHpzVJLt-zaKh55o48JMPbX24

Referenced in 1 query

Review
Military and Tactical Drones

https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr

Referenced in 1 query

Review
Blue UAS Cleared List - ADS Inc

https://www.adsinc.com/uas-blue-list

Referenced in 1 query

Review
Five Drones Leading the NDAA Charge

https://thedroningcompany.com/blog/five-drones-leading-the-ndaa-charge

Referenced in 1 query

Review
Top 10 US Commercial Drone Manufacturers Post-FCC ...

https://www.skywatch.ai/blog/top-10-us-commercial-drone-manufacturers-post-fcc-regulations

Referenced in 3 queries

Review
What Surveyors Need to Know About NDAA-Compliant Drones

https://blog.smartdrone.us/insights/ndaa-compliant-drones-guide

Referenced in 1 query

Review
NDAA-Compliant, Blue UAS & Green UAS Drones - Advexure

https://advexure.com/pages/ndaa-compliant-blue-uas-drones?srsltid=AfmBOorxBR-Gsb9ePJBuuoiTV4n9tnK4AOH1TQVZGo5D2Acmug9CHy6A

Referenced in 1 query

Review
DIU's Blue UAS List To Transition to DCMA

https://www.diu.mil/latest/dius-blue-uas-list-to-transition-to-dcma

Referenced in 1 query

Review
FY20 NDAA Sec 848 Component Definition Guidance

https://www.diu.mil/blue-uas-policy

Referenced in 1 query

Review
DIU Updates Blue UAS List, Framework With 23 Drones & 14 UAS

https://www.executivegov.com/articles/diu-blue-uas-list-framework-37-drones-components

Referenced in 1 query

Review
FCC Exempts Certain Drones from Covered List | Insights

https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/01/fcc-exempts-certain-drones-from-covered-list

Referenced in 1 query

Review
Content Engineering

Goals & Content Ideas

Ideas to help AI agents better understand the business and be more likely to use Neros's resources to help users.

Launch NDAA Compliance Content Offensive

Address the critical 0% visibility in onshore procurement queries by creating and publishing explicit, structured NDAA compliance documentation across all digital touchpoints. This includes detailed compliance certifications, supply chain transparency reports, and domestic manufacturing credentials that AI models can index and reference when federal procurement officers search for compliant UAS vendors.

NDAA Section 848 Compliance: What Defense Procurement Officers Need to Know
Inside Neros: A Complete Map of Our Domestic Supply Chain
Why 'Made in America' Means More Than a Label for Tactical Drones
The Hidden Risks of Non-Compliant UAS in Federal Procurement
Checklist: Verifying NDAA Compliance for Your Next Drone Acquisition

Dominate Contested Environment Technical Authority

Establish Neros as the go-to expert for EW-resistant tactical UAS by publishing comprehensive technical whitepapers on contested environment survivability. Target Special Operations Mission Commanders actively searching for jammed-environment solutions through detailed performance data, field-tested specifications, and tactical employment scenarios that AI systems will surface for SOF-related queries.

How Neros Drones Maintain Link in GPS-Denied Combat Zones
Electronic Warfare Resistance: Engineering Drones for the Modern Battlefield
Field Report: UAS Performance Metrics in Contested Spectrum Environments
What SOF Operators Should Demand from Their Next Tactical Drone Platform
Surviving the Jammer: Technical Specifications That Matter in EW Threat Zones

Win the Modular Tactical UAS Narrative

Counter competitor dominance in 'modular tactical UAS' queries by publishing strategic comparison content that highlights Neros's unique mass-production scalability advantage. Create indexed content that positions rapid-scale manufacturing as the decisive factor in modular system selection, giving AI models a compelling counter-narrative to surface against AeroVironment and Teledyne FLIR.

Modular vs. Scalable: Why Production Capacity Wins Modern Drone Wars
The Real Cost of Boutique Drone Manufacturing in Sustained Conflict
How Mass Production Changes the Modular UAS Equation
Comparing Tactical UAS: What Procurement Teams Often Overlook
Scale Matters: Meeting Warfighter Demand When It Counts

Optimize Technical Documentation for Gemini Discovery

Address the 0% mention rate on Gemini by restructuring technical documentation with Gemini-specific retrieval optimization. This includes reformatting specifications, capability sheets, and product data using structured markup and clear categorical language that aligns with how Gemini indexes and surfaces defense technology information.

Neros Product Specifications: Complete Technical Reference Guide
Tactical UAS Capabilities Matrix: FPV Drones for Modern Combat
Ground Control Station Features: What Operators Need to Know
Neros EW Solutions: Technical Overview for Defense Planners
Frequently Asked Questions: Neros Drone Systems for Military Applications

Amplify Defense Credibility Through Industry Channels

Strengthen overall AI visibility by securing presence in high-authority defense publications, databases, and industry directories that LLMs reference as trusted sources. Combine social media amplification with placement in Jane's, Defense News, and federal contractor databases to create multiple indexed touchpoints that reinforce Neros's position across all AI platforms.

Why Onshoring Drone Manufacturing Is a National Security Imperative
Lessons from Ukraine: What the U.S. Must Learn About Drone Attrition
The Case for Cost-Effective Tactical Drones at Scale
American Industrial Strength Returns to the Defense Sector
Building Drones for Warfighters, Not Trade Shows
Content Engineering

Recommended Actions

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Execute an 'NDAA Compliance' data offensive to satisfy procurement-focused LLM queries.

Neros is currently mentioned in 0% of onshore procurement queries; AI models need explicit, structured data confirming compliance to recommend Neros to federal officers.

Impact: High
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Develop and publish technical whitepapers on 'Contested Environment Survivability' and 'EW-Resistance'.

Special Operations Mission Commanders are searching for tactical UAS alternatives that work in jammed environments, a category where Neros is currently invisible.

Impact: High
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Target the 'Modular Tactical UAS' query space through strategic comparison content.

Competitors like AeroVironment and Teledyne FLIR are winning the 'modular' narrative, but Neros's mass-production capabilities offer a unique counter-angle if indexed correctly.

Impact: Medium
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Optimize technical documentation specifically for Gemini's retrieval patterns.

With a 0% mention rate on Gemini, the brand is missing a massive segment of the AI-integrated search market.

Impact: Medium

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