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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, France3 open positionsWebsiteLinkedIn
Diodon HP30 drone at Task Force X
Présentation du DIODON HP30
Première mondiale : le drone gonflable étanche de DIODON
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.
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, France3 open positionsWebsiteLinkedIn
Diodon HP30 drone at Task Force X
Présentation du DIODON HP30
Première mondiale : le drone gonflable étanche de DIODON
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.
Builds AI-powered command and control systems for counter-drone defence, maritime security and critical infrastructure protection, deployed at over 60 sites worldwide.
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Designs and manufactures heavy-lift UAVs capable of carrying 30 to 60 kg payloads, built for logistics, emergency response and industrial operations.
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Portuguese UAS manufacturer producing fixed-wing and multicopter drones, loitering munitions and autopilots since 2005. Supplies the Portuguese Air Force and Portuguese Navy with its ELANUS loitering system, UXpilot autopilot and G2000B ruggedized ground control stations.

Scottish UAS specialist that designs, manufactures and trains on drone and counter-drone systems, most recently launching the HAMMER fixed-wing attack drone with Aero Solutions for UK and allied forces. Operates a manufacturing and test facility in Haddington, East Lothian.
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