Doodle Labs Moved U.S. Headquarters to Austin
The connectivity firm relocated its American operations from Los Angeles to the Austin area.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Remote Work
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Doodle Labs has officially moved its U.S. headquarters from Los Angeles to Austin. The firm, which specializes in long-range connectivity for unmanned systems, is currently operating out of a local WeWork space.
Why it matters
The company chose Austin to capitalize on the region’s growing defense and aerospace tech hub and to stay close to the U.S. Army’s local research presence. Its central U.S. location also offers the ability to conduct testing in a real-world environment.
Doodle Labs is currently searching for a new property to house both offices and testing facilities, while competitor Allen Control Systems is concurrently building a 191,000-square-foot factory in north Austin.
The players
Doodle Labs
This company designs and builds long-range connectivity equipment for unmanned systems.
Allen Control Systems
This firm is currently expanding its manufacturing capacity in the Austin area with a large new factory.
Aeon Industrial
This company is scaling up its operations by tripling its industrial square footage in Cedar Park.
The details
Doodle Labs is currently working with real estate brokers to identify a permanent facility in the area, with interest noted in the South Congress corridor. The firm maintains its international headquarters in Singapore and sought a U.S. base that offers better integration with existing defense and aerospace ecosystems.
Timeline
October 2, 2026: The company confirmed its move to Austin.
Summer 2026: Defense tech companies in the region began upgrading their office footprints.
Market Landscape
Doodle Labs’ relocation follows a broader trend of defense and aerospace firms establishing operations to tap into Austin's emerging industrial clusters. This move strengthens the city's standing as a primary hub for unmanned systems development and defense-related technology.
While the move signals growth for the regional tech sector, it does not immediately impact local retail pricing or consumer services. Residents may see an increase in local high-tech job opportunities as firms like Doodle Labs and Allen Control Systems finalize their facility plans.
The takeaway
The relocation highlights how proximity to military research and aerospace testing grounds increasingly dictates corporate site selection. Companies looking to scale unmanned systems technology are prioritizing regions that offer both physical testing space and access to specialized industry clusters.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in Remote Work impacting the local Austin economy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Real Deal New York.
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