# ePropelled expands drone propulsion manufacturing with $60M funding

ePropelled expanded its manufacturing operations from 20,000 sq ft to 80,000 sq ft, supported by $60 million in U.S. government funding, increasing propulsion system production capacity by 4X.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-08-11
- Where: Laconia, New Hampshire, United States
- Value: $60.0M
- Starts operating: 11 Aug 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 4X increase in propulsion system production capacity
- Products: electric propulsion systems for drones
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [ePropelled](https://endata.com/companies/87753.md)

## Sources

- [epropelled.com](https://epropelled.com/blogs/press-releases/epropelled-to-increase-manufacturing-footprint-with-60-million-in-u-s-government-funding-to-strengthen-u-s-drone-propulsion-supply-chain), 2026-08-11: "The expansion is supported by $60 million in government funding through the Department of War’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing of mission-critical drone technologies and advanced dual-use propulsion system"

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