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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

DMR Technologies Plans Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, Manufacturing Operations

10/14/2025
Industrial drone manufacturer DMR Technologies plans to establish operations in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. The project is expected to create 521 jobs over the next ten years.

The investment will include the renovation of a 10,000-square-foot facility, located at 105 Dorset Avenue, which will produce and deploy the company’s Field Ranger X50 unmanned aerial systems for the American market. Operations are scheduled to begin by the end of 2025.

“Louisiana has proven to be an ideal partner,” DMR Technologies Co-founder and CEO David Wang said. “Lafayette offers us the talent, infrastructure and policy environment we need to ramp up quickly and operate with efficiency. More than drones, we’re building upon our strategic partnership with Lafayette Parish-based SoLA Drones, and we’re building a resilient, future-focused U.S. supply chain and Louisiana gives us the foundation to do exactly that.”

To support the project the state of Louisiana offered DMR an incentives package that includes the comprehensive workforce development solutions of LED FastStart and a $1 million performance-based grant for leasehold improvements and equipment costs contingent upon meeting investment and employment targets. The company is also expected to participate in the state’s High Impact Jobs and Industrial Tax Exemption programs.

“This investment is a powerful example of LED’s 9×90 work plan coming to life,” noted Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois. “By targeting companies at the intersection of our key industries, we are strengthening Louisiana’s competitive position on the national and global stage. Projects like DMR’s demonstrate how our plan is delivering results in real time, generating quality jobs while expanding our role in advanced manufacturing.”

The Lafayette operation will house co-located engineering and compliance teams, dedicated space for quality testing, an on-site warehouse and logistics staging areas – ensuring every stage of production and deployment is supported locally in Louisiana. DMR Technologies produces customizable and AI-integrated drones with features like precision spraying, thermal imaging, and automated take-off/landing systems for industries including agriculture, inspection, and delivery. Additionally, the company offers "Ground to Cloud" business solutions.

“Welcoming DMR Technologies to Lafayette highlights the strength of Acadiana’s business climate and the partnerships that make growth possible,” OneAcadiana President and CEO Troy Wayman added. “This project brings new technology, new jobs, and new opportunities for collaboration with our universities, training providers, and local industries. DMR’s presence will help diversify our economy and further establish South Louisiana as a destination for companies shaping the industries of tomorrow. We are also proud to recognize LEDA as an outstanding partner in economic development and applaud their continued leadership in advancing opportunities for Lafayette Parish.”

“The decision by DMR Technologies to create over 500 new jobs in Lafayette is a powerful testament to our region’s business-friendly environment and the strength of our talented workforce,” said Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) President and CEO Mandi D. Mitchell. “DMR’s investment aligns perfectly with multiple of our target industries, including advanced manufacturing and aviation, while also supporting critical sectors such as agriculture, defense and public safety. We are proud to welcome DMR Technologies to Lafayette, where innovation thrives and companies can scale successfully.”

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