Drones & UAV defence companies in Estonia

Estonian unmanned ground vehicle developer building autonomous robotic platforms for military logistics, reconnaissance, and combat support.

GaltTec develops compact solid oxide fuel-cell systems for UAVs, extending endurance for defence, security, industrial inspection and logistics drone missions.

GaltTec Fuel Cell

A modular 1 kW microtubular solid oxide fuel-cell power source for UAVs, supporting hydrogen or ethanol, 12-48 V output, 1 minute start-up, 1.5 kg mass and operation from -30 C to +50 C.

Estonian robotics company developing advanced energy solutions and power systems for autonomous drones, uncrewed vehicles, and AI-driven sensor analytics.

Ukrainian-Estonian defence technology startup developing next-generation high-precision ammunition for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, with GPS-independent targeting capabilities.

Estonian manufacturer of military training equipment and UAV pneumatic launchers, exporting to over 30 countries worldwide.

Estonian IoT solutions company developing connected devices and autonomous platforms for aerospace, logistics, marine, and defence applications.

Builds jamming-resistant ISR drones and aerial target systems for military operators, deployed across Estonia, Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova.

Ghost Dragon ISR

Tactical ISR quadcopter with a thermal and visual-light camera and jamming-resistant radio. Features wide frequency-band hopping radio for resilience against electronic warfare, a narrow-angle thermal camera enabling operation at higher altitudes, georeferenced video output and a GNSS-loss recovery mode that autonomously returns the drone to the pilot if both satellite navigation and datalink are simultaneously lost. Supports a wired antenna extension up to 100 metres from the pilot.

DART fixed-wing aerial target

High-speed fixed-wing aerial target for training with heavy machine guns, anti-aircraft cannons and air defence missiles. Flies at double the speed of conventional glider-type targets with high wind resistance, launches without a catapult and accepts payloads including IR flares and smoke generators. A VTOL variant is available.

Builds GPS-independent autonomy software for drones, enabling UAVs to navigate and operate in GNSS-denied and electronically jammed environments using computer vision and onboard AI.

Estonian distributor and solutions provider specializing in commercial drones and unmanned systems, offering wholesale products, training, and technical services.

Estonian company that develops and manufactures hydrogen-powered drones for emergency response, surveillance, agricultural applications, and infrastructure inspection with extended flight capabilities.

Fixed-wing UAV manufacturer producing the Raybird platform with 28-hour endurance and 2,500km range. Over 1,000 aircraft built, 350,000+ combat flight hours logged across military customers.

Raybird UAS

Fixed-wing tactical reconnaissance UAV with 28+ hours flight endurance, 2,500 km range, and 200+ km real-time video link, catapult-launched from any surface in 15 minutes.

Raybird Catapult Launch System

Mechanical catapult enabling Raybird deployment from any terrain without runways, with parachute and airbag recovery system designed for 200+ mission cycles per airframe.

RF Locator Module

Radio frequency intelligence payload for Raybird that detects and geolocates enemy emitters including air defence systems, electronic warfare units, radars, and communication signals.

Estonian defence startup developing weapons systems for unmanned and autonomous platforms. Founded in 2025 and backed by Darkstar Ventures, with co-founder Lt Col Sten Allik bringing expertise in emerging military technologies from the Estonian Defence Forces.

Develops and manufactures fixed-wing and VTOL surveillance drones, gyro-stabilized electro-optical payloads and pneumatic launcher systems for armed forces in 27 countries.

Eos C VTOL

A fully electric vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aircraft designed for long-range surveillance and target acquisition. It operates at ranges up to 50 km with up to 3 hours of endurance, reaches a service ceiling of 4,500 m and can be deployed by two operators in under 4 minutes. The system includes AES-256 encrypted communications, GPS-independent navigation, electronic warfare resilience and an integrated eOpic-5 electro-optical payload with full HD and thermal imaging.

eOpic

A family of gyro-stabilized electro-optical and ISTAR payloads in three weight classes: eOpic-5 (1.1 kg), eOpic-6 (1.5-2 kg) and eOpic-8 (6 kg). Each model combines visible and thermal imaging sensors across LWIR, MWIR and SWIR wavelengths with NATO STANAG 3733-compliant laser target designators, designed to integrate across a range of manned and unmanned platforms.

Cata

A family of pneumatic aircraft launcher systems designed for rapid deployment of one-way effectors and target drones. Three variants cover launch weights from 150 kg (Cata BX) to 400 kg (Cata B and BT) at speeds up to 55 m/s. The system can be set up and ready to launch in under 3 minutes by a two-person crew and supports multiple UAV types via interchangeable aircraft adapters.

Develops and operates High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS), stratospheric drones at approximately 21km altitude that provide surveillance and connectivity services as a satellite alternative. ESA BIC Estonia alumnus and EDIA member.