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Speedbird Aero

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speedbird.aero

Builds and operates its own cargo delivery drones (two ANAC-approved models) for unmanned aerial logistics, with headquarters in Brazil and Portugal. Runs the world's longest-running commercial food drone delivery operation (Aracaju/Sergipe, since 2020, with partner iFood), has completed nearly 40,000 commercial missions, and is the only operator in Brazil certified by ANAC for BVLOS cargo flights, including the first permanent authorization for flights over populated areas.

HeadquartersJacareí, BR
Founded2018
Corporate funding$6M
Team51-200
Deployments2
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageBridge ($5.8M Feb 2026 incl. iFood; $5.7M 2021 incl. Lince Capital, DGF)
FoundersSamuel Salomao (CEO), Manoel Coelho
Regions servedSouth America, Europe
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
XNot listed
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinedelivery

Speedbird cargo delivery drones (2 ANAC-approved models)

  • Only ANAC-certified BVLOS cargo drone operator in Brazil, with two approved cargo drone models and permanent authorization for flights over populated areas; nearly 40,000 commercial missions completed

    regulator-certified operational capability and cumulative commercial missions

    Claim source
DP

Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2026-04-27Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) / NYCEDC — East River cargo drone trialurban cargo drone BVLOS — yearlong FAA-approved overwater route Manhattan (Downtown Skyport) to Brooklyn Marine Terminal; DLV-2 drone; weekdays 9am-5pm; carrying non-hazardous medical supplies for unnamed NYC health systemUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2026-02-01iFood (Barueri, Greater Sao Paulo)food delivery route (Iguatemi Alphaville to residential condos)BRNot disclosedAnnouncement
CA

Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordiFoodLince CapitalExplorerCedrusAcNextDGF
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-02-24Closed $5.8M bridge round including strategic investment from iFood to scale drone deliveries in BrazilZag Daily
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Source ledger

4 unique public sources

01
Speedbird raises $5.8m to scale drone deliveries in BrazilZag Daily · retrieved 2026-07-05
02
Speedbird Aero Secures Investment from iFood to Scale Drone Deliveries in BrazilsUAS News
03
PORT AUTHORITY AND SKYPORTS DRONE SERVICES TO COMMENCE YEARLONG CARGO DRONE TRIAL FLIGHTS BETWEEN MANHATTAN AND BROOKLYNSkyports Drone Services · retrieved 2026-07-27
04
Drone do iFood em Sao Paulo: empresa inicia entregas aereas em BarueriiFood · retrieved 2026-07-05