Drone Fund

Wingcopter GmbH is a German manufacturer of advanced delivery drones, specializing in unmanned aircraft systems designed for both social and civilian applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Darmstadt, the company focuses on optimizing medical supply chains and last-mile logistics for various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, forestry, and mining. Its flagship model, the Wingcopter 198, features a patented tilt-rotor mechanism that allows for vertical takeoff and landing while enabling efficient long-distance flight, even under challenging weather conditions. The drones are utilized for delivering essential items such as medicines, vaccines, and food to remote locations, as well as for inspecting public infrastructure. Wingcopter's commitment to improving and saving lives has garnered recognition, including being named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum in 2020. The company employs a dedicated team of 120 professionals focused on meaningful commercial and humanitarian applications.

Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. is a Canadian company based in Rothesay, established in 2017, specializing in safety technology for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and air taxis. The company develops advanced parachute recovery systems designed to enhance the safety of commercial drones, including models such as the DJI M200 Series and Aeryon Labs/FLIR SkyRanger. AVSS's innovative solutions enable users to deploy a spring-deployed parachute quickly and efficiently, allowing for onsite replacement without the need for extensive downtime or international shipping for repacking. This technology empowers pilots to operate drones confidently over populated areas and beyond visual line of sight, prioritizing safety and reliability in aerial operations.

Founded in 2017, Nature Architects specializes in innovative product design using its proprietary Direct Functional Modeling algorithm. This algorithm leverages metamaterials to enable direct design of functional properties like motion and elasticity, previously challenging in conventional methods.

Terra Labo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company based in Kasugai that specializes in the design and manufacture of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Established in 2014, Terra Labo focuses on developing fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones primarily for disaster management services. The company offers a range of consulting services and technologies, including surveillance drones and ground assistance systems, which enhance aerial surveillance capabilities. Additionally, Terra Labo engages in research and development related to environmental monitoring, disaster prevention, geological studies, and resource management. Its innovations facilitate the collection and sharing of vital data, thereby supporting various sectors such as fisheries, forestry, and regional information analysis.

SkyX Systems Corp. is a Canadian company specializing in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that provide advanced aerial data solutions for infrastructure inspection and monitoring. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, with an additional office in Houston, Texas, SkyX develops its UAS technology to facilitate long-range inspections of pipelines, hydroelectric transmission lines, railways, and other critical infrastructure. The systems utilize vertical take-off and landing capabilities and are equipped with various high-resolution sensors, including infrared and hyperspectral cameras, to capture crucial data in real time. By offering actionable insights, SkyX empowers asset operators in the energy sector and beyond to adopt proactive measures for asset integrity, enhancing safety and efficiency in operations across North America, South America, and Africa.

KAMOMEYA Inc. is a Japanese company established in 2015 and headquartered in Takamatsu. It specializes in the design and manufacture of drones tailored for logistics, telemedicine, and the transportation of medical supplies. The company offers a range of drone solutions, including land, sea, and aerial vehicles, aimed at facilitating the delivery of parcels to remote islands and improving transportation efficiency. KAMOMEYA's innovative drone platform also encompasses services such as aerial photography, surveying, inspection, and disaster prevention, allowing clients to benefit from advanced unmanned transportation technologies.

Founded in 2018, SkyDrive specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling electric flying cars. Its product offerings include Air Mobility for urban transportation and Cargo Drone for logistics solutions.

TeTra Aviation Corp. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018, specializing in the design, research, and manufacturing of flying cars. The company focuses on developing electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, aiming to revolutionize air mobility. TeTra's innovative single-seat flying cars are designed to enhance transportation options, particularly in emergency medical situations, allowing medical professionals to reach patients quickly in disaster areas or urban environments. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, TeTra provides consulting and research services, offering comprehensive solutions that include both hardware and software development. Through its advancements in air mobility, TeTra strives to create new possibilities for personal and emergency transportation.

Founded in 2018, SkyDrive specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling electric flying cars. Its product offerings include Air Mobility for urban transportation and Cargo Drone for logistics solutions.

DroneDeploy, Inc. is a cloud-based software company that specializes in drone solutions for various industries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform for aerial mapping, data processing, and analysis. Its offerings include orthorectified maps, topographic modeling, crop health visualizations, and three-dimensional models. The platform enables users to automate workflows and perform flight safety checks, allowing for real-time data collection and analysis. DroneDeploy's software is compatible with a range of drones, including those from major manufacturers like DJI, and serves sectors such as agriculture, construction, mining, and insurance across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The company also features a drone-on-demand service that connects customers with certified professional pilots to gather aerial data on-site.

Red Dot Drone (RDD) is a startup specializing in autonomous drone technology. The company develops solutions for data collection, telemetry, and control, allowing drones to be remotely operated over the internet with advanced video processing and object detection capabilities. RDD's technology includes cloud tools that manage operations safely and efficiently, providing clients with customized software development tailored to their needs. Additionally, RDD focuses on creating autonomous chase technology for sports events and drone racing.

Aeronext is a Japanese drone technology company focused on center-of-gravity control to enhance performance and safety. Its technology adjusts the drone’s center of gravity in flight to optimize stability and payload handling, enabling safer use of drones in industrial applications. The company develops drone technology and sells its products and solutions.

KAMOMEYA Inc. is a Japanese company established in 2015 and headquartered in Takamatsu. It specializes in the design and manufacture of drones tailored for logistics, telemedicine, and the transportation of medical supplies. The company offers a range of drone solutions, including land, sea, and aerial vehicles, aimed at facilitating the delivery of parcels to remote islands and improving transportation efficiency. KAMOMEYA's innovative drone platform also encompasses services such as aerial photography, surveying, inspection, and disaster prevention, allowing clients to benefit from advanced unmanned transportation technologies.

Aeronext is a Japanese drone technology company focused on center-of-gravity control to enhance performance and safety. Its technology adjusts the drone’s center of gravity in flight to optimize stability and payload handling, enabling safer use of drones in industrial applications. The company develops drone technology and sells its products and solutions.

Dron é motion Co., Ltd. specializes in providing aerial photography services using drones. The company's name is derived from a combination of "drone," "émotion" (impression), and "motion" (proposal), reflecting its mission to capture impressive scenes and inspire new ventures. Dron é motion offers a range of services, including drone photography, education in drone usage, sales of aerial photography materials, and matching clients with drone operators. The company aims to revitalize regions through innovative drone applications, providing clients with accessible and uninterrupted services.

Dotterel Technologies develops noise reduction solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), serving sectors such as agriculture and cinematography. Founded in Auckland, New Zealand in 2015, the company offers passive noise reduction technology and active noise filtering.