This Detroit company is tapping the auto industry to build all-American drones

# Birdstop Is Building Drones Using Auto Parts to Keep Manufacturing in America A Detroit-based startup called Birdstop is using parts from car manufacturers to build drones faster and cheaper than traditional methods, filling a growing demand for drones made in the U.S. instead of imported from countries like China. By tapping into the auto industry's existing supply chain—80% of their new drone's parts come from car part suppliers—the company can produce drones domestically without relying on expensive defense contractors. This shift matters because the U.S. government increasingly wants American-made drones for security reasons, creating a business opportunity that's reviving manufacturing jobs in Detroit.