Exedy Drones Opens AYRE CX Founders Reservations
Exedy Drones is taking $1,000 reservations through authorized U.S. dealers for the first 500 AYRE CX spray aircraft.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Agriculture
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Exedy Drones announced reservations for its AYRE CX Founders Series, covering the first 500 aircraft, through authorized U.S. dealers. The program also launched the company's new website, exedydrones.com.
Why it matters
The reservation program lets U.S. agricultural operators secure a place in early production of a domestically engineered, manufactured and supported spray drone. Refundable deposits and a conversion timeline give buyers a defined path from reservation to delivery.
The Founders Series allocates 500 AYRE CX aircraft against a $1,000 reservation deposit, of which $750 is refundable until conversion to a $5,000 non-refundable deposit. Company-stated targets for prototype flight, field validation and first deliveries have not yet been independently verified.
The players
Exedy Drones
Exedy Drones is a Van Buren Township, Michigan-based drone manufacturer that engineers, builds and supports its AYRE CX spray aircraft in the United States.
The details
Reservations are placed through authorized Exedy dealers, who can match buyers to a dealer based on their operation. Founders Series buyers receive double the standard warranty term, excluding battery and charger, plus a spare parts kit, and the aircraft applies both liquid and granular product from one airframe.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Exedy announced Founders Series reservations and launched its website.
Early November 2026: Prototype flight is targeted.
Year-end 2026: Field and spray system validation is targeted in Panama.
January 2027: Conversion to a $5,000 deposit is targeted at the Spray Drone End User Conference.
Spring 2027: First deliveries are targeted.
Market Landscape
The AYRE CX is positioned within the FAA's agricultural aircraft framework through its FAA 44807 alignment, which covers the regulatory pathway for commercial spray drones. The domestic engineering and support emphasis places it among U.S.-built options competing for early adopter reservations in precision spraying.
Operators who want an AYRE CX must reserve through an authorized dealer, with $750 of the $1,000 deposit refundable until conversion. Reservation holders should plan for a $5,000 non-refundable deposit once conversion occurs.
The takeaway
Reservation holders should review the refund terms and conversion timeline before committing. Targeted milestones are company projections, so buyers should track the public Exedy Build Log for verified progress.
What happens next
Prototype flight is targeted for early November 2026, with conversion to the $5,000 deposit targeted for January 2027 and first deliveries targeted for Spring 2027.
Further reading
Explore more agriculture industry coverage for context on spray drone adoption across U.S. farms.
More information
Reserve a place or request dealer matching on the AYRE CX reservation page.
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