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DroneUA is an international system integrator of unmanned technologies and robotics, founded in Kyiv in 2013 by Valerii Iakovenko and Fevzi Ametov. The company grew from a two-person startup to a team of 160+ specialists operating across Ukraine, North America and the UK.
DroneUA is an international system integrator of unmanned technologies and robotics, founded in Kyiv in 2013 by Valerii Iakovenko and Fevzi Ametov. The company grew from a two-person startup to a team of 160+ specialists operating across Ukraine, North America and the UK.
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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Builds Mastermind, an edge-native agentic AI box that turns cheap third-party drones into coordinated autonomous squads operating in denied environments. Raised $2.1M pre-seed in 2026 led by Seraphim Space with backing from the UK National Security Strategic Investment Fund.
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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.
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.
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