# Rocket One Acquires Tracer Drone Technologies in New Jersey

Rocket One Inc. finalized a definitive agreement on September 18, 2026, to acquire Tracer Drone Technologies, LLC, a New Jersey-based provider specializing in drone hardware, software, training, and managed services. This acquisition integrates Tracer's commercial drone platform with Rocket One's AI and counter-UAS technologies, enhancing capabilities in autonomous and counter-drone solutions for public safety and defense markets.

- This acquisition establishes a revenue-generating foundation for Rocket One in the drone sector, including established sales, service, training, and customer support operations.
- Procurement professionals in defense and public safety sectors should note the expanded availability of integrated AI-driven counter-UAS solutions resulting from this consolidation.
- Contractors and vendors may find new partnership or subcontracting opportunities as Rocket One accelerates deployment of autonomous drone technologies.
- The New Jersey location of Tracer Drone Technologies may influence regional contracting and service delivery considerations for government agencies seeking drone and counter-UAS capabilities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Public Safety
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Vendors
- Rocket One Inc. (acquirer)
- Tracer Drone Technologies, LLC (acquiree)

### Key Quotes
> We expect the acquisition of Tracer to give Rocket One a revenue-generating foundation in the drone market, with established sales, service, training and customer-support capabilities.
> — Robb Knie, Chief Executive Officer of Rocket One

### Sources
- [Rocket One Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Revenue-Generating Tracer Drone Technologies, Accelerating AI and Counter-UAS Expansion Across Public Safety and Defense Markets | MarketScreener](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/rocket-one-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-revenue-generating-tracer-drone-technologies-accel-ce785aded18ff224) - marketscreener.com