Airobotics

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in August 2014 by Meir Kliner and Ran Krauss, Airobotics operates with 51–200 employees. The company has raised $188.75 million across 11 funding rounds from 9 investors. In January 2023, Airobotics was acquired by Ondas Holdings.

Business overview

Airobotics develops a pilotless drone solution, providing an end-to-end, fully automated platform for collecting aerial data and generating valuable insights. Its industrial-grade platform is deployed on-site and on-demand, enabling industrial facilities to access premium aerial data quickly, safely, and efficiently. The company addresses the needs of complex industrial environments, including mining, seaports, and oil and gas, operating within the Aerospace, Defense & HLS sector.

Strategic signal

In November 2022, Airobotics announced the deployment of its automated urban drone infrastructure in the UAE, indicating a strategic expansion into smart city applications and a growing international footprint for its autonomous drone technology.

Company Intelligence Q&A

What was the most significant corporate event for Airobotics recently?

In January 2023, Airobotics was acquired by Ondas Holdings, a provider of private wireless data and drone solutions.

When did Airobotics secure a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority?

In November 2024, Airobotics secured a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority to further enhance its technology.

Did Airobotics acquire any companies?

In October 2022, Airobotics acquired the assets of Iron Drone to integrate counter-drone capabilities into its Optimus system.

What was a key development regarding Airobotics' drone system certification?

In March 2022, Airobotics proceeded towards Type Certification of its automated drone system after the final airworthiness criteria were published by the FAA.

What was Airobotics' activity in the UAE?

In November 2022, Airobotics began deploying automated urban drone infrastructure in the UAE.