Exedy Drones opens reservations for AYRE CX ag spray drone

Exedy Drones has opened Founders Series reservations for its AYRE CX agricultural spray drone through authorized U.S. dealers, with the first 500 aircraft getting extra warranty coverage and a spare parts kit. The program ties deposits to production and validation milestones, with first deliveries targeted for spring 2027.

Why it matters: - The AYRE CX reservation launch gives farmers, custom applicators and spray operators an early path into Exedy Drones’ U.S.-built agricultural drone program. - The Founders Series links customer deposits to validation milestones, which reduces uncertainty around delivery timing and production readiness. - The first 500 aircraft include double the standard warranty term, excluding battery and charger coverage, plus a spare parts kit.

What happened: - Exedy Drones announced the AYRE CX Founders Series reservation program on Nov. 2, 2026. - Reservations are open through authorized U.S. dealers, and Exedy Drones’ new website, exedydrones.com, is live. - Buyers can reserve a production position with a $1,000 reservation placed through an authorized Exedy dealer. - The company said the AYRE CX is engineered, manufactured and supported in the United States. - The drone is aligned with FAA 44807, Remote ID and FCC requirements. - Each AYRE CX is signed by an authorized Exedy technician.

The details: - The AYRE CX applies both liquid and granular product from one airframe. - The Founders Series covers the first 500 aircraft. - Founders benefits include double the standard warranty term, excluding battery and charger coverage, and a spare parts kit. - The reservation date sets the buyer’s place in line. - Of the $1,000 reservation, $750 remains refundable until conversion. - Once Gates 2 and 3, the field and spray validation steps, are complete, the reservation is targeted to convert into a $5,000 non-refundable deposit. - Exedy targets that conversion for the Spray Drone End User Conference in January 2027. - The $1,000 reservation rolls into the $5,000 deposit. - At conversion, Exedy assigns a serial number and starts FAA N-number registration. - Operators without a Part 137 certificate can ask their dealer about starting early through Exedy’s compliance partner. - The program limits reservations to 20 per end user, including affiliates. - Transfers must go through the dealer with Exedy’s consent and cannot exceed what was paid.

Between the lines: - Exedy is using staged milestones to balance customer demand with engineering, FAA and production risk. - The deposit structure rewards early commitment while preserving some refundability before final conversion. - The dealer-only sales model keeps pricing, terms and compliance support inside Exedy’s channel network. - Scott Binder, vice president of Exedy Drones, said the company wants to keep advancing its hardware, software and technology after launch.

What's next: - Exedy ties the program to five public gates on its Build Log at exedydrones.com/build-log/. - The next milestone is prototype flight, targeted for early November. - Field validation in Panama and spray system validation are targeted for year-end. - Production build and delivery follow those gates. - First deliveries are targeting spring 2027, subject to engineering, FAA, dealer and production readiness. - If a gate moves, reservation positions roll forward. - Buyers can reserve at exedydrones.com/reservations/ by describing their operation, selecting a dealer or requesting a match. - Dealers then follow up with pricing and full terms.

The bottom line: - Exedy Drones is turning the AYRE CX launch into a controlled rollout, with early buyers getting preferred access, added warranty coverage and a path toward spring 2027 delivery.