9 drone stocks to watch

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.

9 popular drone stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the aerial tech industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

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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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 in Canada.
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.

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We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the aerial tech industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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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.

• Previous close price: $164.03
• Market capitalization: $4,401,578,496
• 1 year performance: 30.37%
• P/E ratio: 91.8

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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; and advanced eVTOL integrated electric motor drive systems.

• Previous close price: $15.01
• Market capitalization: $885,648,704
• 1 year performance: -13.24%

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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.

• Previous close price: $469.54
• Market capitalization: $68,135,727,104
• 1 year performance: 0.89%
• P/E ratio: 28.8145

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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.

• Previous close price: $177.35
• Market capitalization: $129,150,140,416
• 1 year performance: -31.90%

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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.

• Previous close price: $134.70
• Market capitalization: $3,157,005,959,168
• 1 year performance: -73.10%
• P/E ratio: 50.9526

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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.

• Previous close price: $1.09
• Market capitalization: $170,237,088
• 1 year performance: -68.86%

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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.

• Previous close price: $224.92
• Market capitalization: $2,318,768,013,312
• 1 year performance: 45.99%
• P/E ratio: 47.1197

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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.

• Previous close price: $489.02
• Market capitalization: $114,473,689,088
• 1 year performance: 9.42%
• P/E ratio: 17.4852

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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.

• Previous close price: $25.87
• Market capitalization: $3,853,897,728
• 1 year performance: 27.56%
• P/E ratio: 255.1

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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. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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