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Black Swan
A large remotely-piloted or autonomous cargo aircraft built entirely in Europe. It carries 350 kg of freight over distances of up to 2,500 km at cruise speeds of 200 km/h, operating from short unpaved airstrips as compact as 400 metres. The platform is designed for time-sensitive logistics including pharmaceuticals, mail, spare parts and perishables, and is the first drone cargo aircraft to hold an EU airline operational licence.
Black Swan Detect and Defend
A defence and dual-use variant of the Black Swan platform, launched in February 2026. Classified as a NATO Class III UAS, it offers more than 24 hours of continuous endurance and can carry a range of modular mission payloads for surveillance, airborne early warning and ISTAR operations. In its initial configuration with HENSOLDT's PrecISR AESA synthetic aperture radar and MissionGrid mission management software, the aircraft can detect and track airborne, ground and maritime threats in all weather conditions.
Videos
Dronamics Cargo Drone First Flight
The World's First Cargo Drone Aircraft — New Dronamics Black Swan
Dronamics — Smart Long-range Cargo Drone Mobility
About
Dronamics was founded in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2014 by brothers Svilen and Konstantin Rangelov with the goal of making same-day delivery economically viable across Europe, including remote and underserved regions. The company designs, builds and operates the Black Swan, a large remotely-piloted cargo aircraft manufactured entirely in Europe.
Offices
Sofia, BulgariaBacked by
European Innovation Council (EIC)SpeedinvestEleven Capital
Customers & Partners
HENSOLDT (joint Black Swan Detect and Defend ISTAR and AEW solution)COTESA Holdings (manufacturing partner, Europe)QuickStep (manufacturing partner, Australia)Zero Petroleum (sustainable fuel development)Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (sustainable fuel development)CAELUS consortium / AGS Airports (UK medical drone distribution network)
Timeline
2026-02
Launched the Black Swan Detect and Defend defence platform and announced a joint ISTAR and AEW solution with HENSOLDT.
2025-06
European Innovation Council announced a further investment of up to €30 million under the EIC STEP programme.
2024
Received €10 million equity investment from the European Innovation Council.
2023-05
Completed the first flight of the full-scale Black Swan aircraft at Balchik airport, Bulgaria.
2022-11
Awarded €2.5 million grant under the EIC Accelerator programme.
2014
Founded in Sofia, Bulgaria by brothers Svilen and Konstantin Rangelov.
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Products & Solutions
Black Swan
A large remotely-piloted or autonomous cargo aircraft built entirely in Europe. It carries 350 kg of freight over distances of up to 2,500 km at cruise speeds of 200 km/h, operating from short unpaved airstrips as compact as 400 metres. The platform is designed for time-sensitive logistics including pharmaceuticals, mail, spare parts and perishables, and is the first drone cargo aircraft to hold an EU airline operational licence.
Black Swan Detect and Defend
A defence and dual-use variant of the Black Swan platform, launched in February 2026. Classified as a NATO Class III UAS, it offers more than 24 hours of continuous endurance and can carry a range of modular mission payloads for surveillance, airborne early warning and ISTAR operations. In its initial configuration with HENSOLDT's PrecISR AESA synthetic aperture radar and MissionGrid mission management software, the aircraft can detect and track airborne, ground and maritime threats in all weather conditions.
Videos
Dronamics Cargo Drone First Flight
The World's First Cargo Drone Aircraft — New Dronamics Black Swan
Dronamics — Smart Long-range Cargo Drone Mobility
Open Positions (4)
3 Hardware & Systems1 Operations
About
Dronamics was founded in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2014 by brothers Svilen and Konstantin Rangelov with the goal of making same-day delivery economically viable across Europe, including remote and underserved regions. The company designs, builds and operates the Black Swan, a large remotely-piloted cargo aircraft manufactured entirely in Europe.
Offices
Sofia, BulgariaBacked by
European Innovation Council (EIC)SpeedinvestEleven Capital
Customers & Partners
HENSOLDT (joint Black Swan Detect and Defend ISTAR and AEW solution)COTESA Holdings (manufacturing partner, Europe)QuickStep (manufacturing partner, Australia)Zero Petroleum (sustainable fuel development)Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (sustainable fuel development)CAELUS consortium / AGS Airports (UK medical drone distribution network)
Timeline
2026-02
Launched the Black Swan Detect and Defend defence platform and announced a joint ISTAR and AEW solution with HENSOLDT.
2025-06
European Innovation Council announced a further investment of up to €30 million under the EIC STEP programme.
2024
Received €10 million equity investment from the European Innovation Council.
2023-05
Completed the first flight of the full-scale Black Swan aircraft at Balchik airport, Bulgaria.
2022-11
Awarded €2.5 million grant under the EIC Accelerator programme.
2014
Founded in Sofia, Bulgaria by brothers Svilen and Konstantin Rangelov.
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