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Rift Aerial Intelligence Network
On-demand network of autonomous long-endurance drones, launch stations and remote command infrastructure that gives governments and operators persistent visibility over critical environments without owning and staffing full drone fleets.
Long-Range VTOL UAV
Electric fixed-wing VTOL drone designed for extended aerial intelligence, with official claims of 5 hours endurance and 300 km reach for persistent patrol and live EO/IR streaming.
Autonomous Launch Stations
Autonomous ground hubs that arm, launch, recover and recharge aircraft for uninterrupted patrols and rapid deployment from remote command centres.
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Rift is a French aerial intelligence startup building persistent visibility networks for governments and industry. Its official site describes a system that combines nationwide remote command, autonomous launch stations, encrypted HD live streams and long-range VTOL UAVs.
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FranceTimeline
2025-11
Rift published site materials describing autonomous launch stations, long-range VTOL drones and border-patrol use cases.
2025-11
French Tech Journal reported that Rift raised EUR 4.6 million for an on-demand aerial surveillance network of autonomous long-endurance drones.
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Products & Solutions
Rift Aerial Intelligence Network
On-demand network of autonomous long-endurance drones, launch stations and remote command infrastructure that gives governments and operators persistent visibility over critical environments without owning and staffing full drone fleets.
Long-Range VTOL UAV
Electric fixed-wing VTOL drone designed for extended aerial intelligence, with official claims of 5 hours endurance and 300 km reach for persistent patrol and live EO/IR streaming.
Autonomous Launch Stations
Autonomous ground hubs that arm, launch, recover and recharge aircraft for uninterrupted patrols and rapid deployment from remote command centres.
Open Positions (4)
About
Rift is a French aerial intelligence startup building persistent visibility networks for governments and industry. Its official site describes a system that combines nationwide remote command, autonomous launch stations, encrypted HD live streams and long-range VTOL UAVs.
Offices
FranceTimeline
2025-11
Rift published site materials describing autonomous launch stations, long-range VTOL drones and border-patrol use cases.
2025-11
French Tech Journal reported that Rift raised EUR 4.6 million for an on-demand aerial surveillance network of autonomous long-endurance drones.
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