Serbian Defense Technology Leader PR-DC Partners with American Military Contractor Raven Advisory to Establish Joint Drone Manufacturing Venture in the United States

Belgrade, Serbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 7, 2025) - PR-DC, Serbia's leading multicopter drone manufacturer, and Raven Advisory, a North Carolina-based defense contractor founded by former Green Beret special operations veteran Sheffield Ford, have announced the formation of a strategic joint venture to manufacture military-grade drones in the United States. The new entity, named "USAT," will produce PR-DC's advanced multicopter drone systems for military applications across global markets.

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The partnership agreement was signed in Belgrade last week by PR-DC co-founder and president Zeljko Mitrovic and Sheffield Ford, founder and CEO of Raven Advisory. They were accompanied at the press conference by Milos Petrasinovic, co-founder and aerospace engineer at PR-DC. This marks PR-DC's first major publicly confirmed international business arrangement and represents a significant expansion of both companies' operational capabilities.

Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, PR-DC will retain full ownership of its intellectual property, including all proprietary components, solutions, and software technologies. The Serbian company will continue its existing manufacturing operations in Serbia while simultaneously establishing production capabilities in the United States through the new partnership.

Raven Advisory will provide comprehensive financing and establish manufacturing, testing, and demonstration facilities at their 2,700-acre private training facility in North Carolina. The American company will also serve as the exclusive sales and distribution partner for PR-DC's military drone solutions, not only within the United States but across international markets.

The joint venture will initially focus on manufacturing PR-DC's flagship IKA-BOMBER drone system, which has been specifically designed to meet U.S. Department of Defense standards and NATO ammunition specifications.

Zeljko Mitrović, the main visionary behind PR-DC, said: "PR-DC has established itself as a premier developer and manufacturer of advanced multicopter drone systems, with a particular focus on military applications. The company's flagship product, the IKA- BOMBER, represents a breakthrough in universal drone platform design. Built with a modular concept, the system can be adapted for numerous applications and mission requirements. The drone is engineered to NATO standards and utilizes predominantly Western-sourced components, ensuring compatibility with international defense procurement requirements. PR-DC's commitment to excellence is demonstrated through its comprehensive testing protocols, including cold weather testing, vibration testing, and extensive field trials. The company's engineering team has invested significant time and resources in identifying and resolving potential issues through rigorous testing and retesting procedures, ensuring reliability in demanding operational environments."