DMR Technologies announces a new full-scale drone manufacturing facility in Lafayette, LA — creating over 500 jobs and expanding U.S. drone production capabilities.

DMR Technologies has announced plans to open a full-scale U.S. drone manufacturing facility in Lafayette, Louisiana — marking a major milestone in strengthening America’s domestic drone production and innovation capabilities.
According to a report by KATC News, the new facility will create more than 500 direct jobs with an average salary of $85,000, along with over 700 indirect jobs throughout the region over the next decade.
The Lafayette site will serve as DMR’s U.S. operations hub, supporting:
Operations are expected to begin by late 2025, following ongoing renovations and equipment installation. The project is supported by state and local partners focused on expanding Louisiana’s high-tech manufacturing sector and workforce development.
“This facility represents a major investment in American manufacturing and a milestone for DMR Technologies’ commitment to innovation, quality, and local industry,” the company said in a statement.

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The new site underscores DMR Technologies’ strategy to build drones closer to U.S. customers, ensuring supply-chain resilience, shorter lead times, and compliance with evolving domestic regulations.
For the original story, visit KATC News.
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