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Diodon Drone Technology
Designs and manufactures waterproof, inflatable maritime mini-UAVs for ISR and search-and-rescue missions in naval, coastal and high-humidity environments where conventional drones cannot operate.
Founded 201711-50 employeesToulouse, France2 open positionsWebsiteLinkedIn
Drones & UAVNaval & Maritime
Products & Solutions
DIODON HP30
A waterproof, inflatable maritime ISR drone designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and search-and-rescue missions at sea. Rated IP67 and built to operate in Beaufort 7 winds, sea state 4 and down to -10°C, it deploys in under 60 seconds, floats after water contact and can self-right autonomously. It carries EO/IR sensors for day and night operations and uses AES-256 encrypted communications, with real-time data transmission to the ground control station. Since 2022 it has been deployed across defence and security platforms worldwide.
Maritime UAV Integration
Diodon offers system integration services connecting its maritime UAVs to unmanned surface vehicles, command and control systems and combat management systems. The DIODON Launcher enables stable autonomous launch and recovery of the HP30 from USVs, extending operational range and persistence without crew involvement. C2 and CMS integration routes live aerial video and mission data directly into existing naval operator systems, supporting coordinated surface and aerial operations.
Videos
Diodon HP30 drone at Task Force X
Présentation du DIODON HP30
Première mondiale : le drone gonflable étanche de DIODON
About
Diodon Drone Technology was founded in 2017 in Toulouse, France, growing out of a student project at a French engineering school into a focused defence SME. The company designs, manufactures and integrates waterproof mini-UAV systems for naval and maritime operators, including navies, coast guards, special forces and rescue teams working in environments where standard drones fail.
Offices
Toulouse, FranceBacked by
Tonner Drones
Customers & Partners
SeaOwl Technology SolutionsISAE-SUPAEROGICANGICAT
Timeline
2026-03
HP30 systems deployed in NATO exercises Steadfast Dart and Heimdall, validating performance in extreme cold maritime environments.
2025-12
Tonner Drones acquired an 8.4% stake in Diodon, supporting accelerated growth. Vigilansea programme launched under France 2030 funding to develop persistent autonomous UAV-USV maritime capabilities.
2025-10
Joined the European Defence Fund project TDRIC, contributing UAV performance testing in combined rain and icing conditions via wind tunnel trials.
2025-07
Validated UAV-USV interoperability during NATO Task Force X Baltic, deploying from Norwegian, American and British unmanned surface vehicles in real maritime conditions.
2022
DIODON HP30 entered operational deployment across defence and security platforms worldwide.
2017
Founded in Toulouse, France, by Antoine Tournet (CEO) and Roman Luciani (CTO), initially developing waterproof maritime UAVs for French special forces.
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Diodon Drone Technology
Designs and manufactures waterproof, inflatable maritime mini-UAVs for ISR and search-and-rescue missions in naval, coastal and high-humidity environments where conventional drones cannot operate.
Founded 201711-50 employeesToulouse, France2 open positionsWebsiteLinkedIn
Drones & UAVNaval & Maritime
Products & Solutions
DIODON HP30
A waterproof, inflatable maritime ISR drone designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and search-and-rescue missions at sea. Rated IP67 and built to operate in Beaufort 7 winds, sea state 4 and down to -10°C, it deploys in under 60 seconds, floats after water contact and can self-right autonomously. It carries EO/IR sensors for day and night operations and uses AES-256 encrypted communications, with real-time data transmission to the ground control station. Since 2022 it has been deployed across defence and security platforms worldwide.
Maritime UAV Integration
Diodon offers system integration services connecting its maritime UAVs to unmanned surface vehicles, command and control systems and combat management systems. The DIODON Launcher enables stable autonomous launch and recovery of the HP30 from USVs, extending operational range and persistence without crew involvement. C2 and CMS integration routes live aerial video and mission data directly into existing naval operator systems, supporting coordinated surface and aerial operations.
Videos
Diodon HP30 drone at Task Force X
Présentation du DIODON HP30
Première mondiale : le drone gonflable étanche de DIODON
About
Diodon Drone Technology was founded in 2017 in Toulouse, France, growing out of a student project at a French engineering school into a focused defence SME. The company designs, manufactures and integrates waterproof mini-UAV systems for naval and maritime operators, including navies, coast guards, special forces and rescue teams working in environments where standard drones fail.
Offices
Toulouse, FranceBacked by
Tonner Drones
Customers & Partners
SeaOwl Technology SolutionsISAE-SUPAEROGICANGICAT
Timeline
2026-03
HP30 systems deployed in NATO exercises Steadfast Dart and Heimdall, validating performance in extreme cold maritime environments.
2025-12
Tonner Drones acquired an 8.4% stake in Diodon, supporting accelerated growth. Vigilansea programme launched under France 2030 funding to develop persistent autonomous UAV-USV maritime capabilities.
2025-10
Joined the European Defence Fund project TDRIC, contributing UAV performance testing in combined rain and icing conditions via wind tunnel trials.
2025-07
Validated UAV-USV interoperability during NATO Task Force X Baltic, deploying from Norwegian, American and British unmanned surface vehicles in real maritime conditions.
2022
DIODON HP30 entered operational deployment across defence and security platforms worldwide.
2017
Founded in Toulouse, France, by Antoine Tournet (CEO) and Roman Luciani (CTO), initially developing waterproof maritime UAVs for French special forces.
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