DOD Solution Raises $2.1M to Put Autonomy on Drones That Lose GPS and Their Link
The Estonian-Ukrainian startup sells onboard autonomy as a layer for other makers' FPV, interceptor and fixed-wing drones, and it now has seed money and a drone-maker investor to scale it.
The Estonian-Ukrainian startup sells onboard autonomy as a layer for other makers' FPV, interceptor and fixed-wing drones, and it now has seed money and a drone-maker investor to scale it.
Estonian-Ukrainian startup DOD Solution has raised $2.1 million in pre-seed funding to scale AURA AI, its onboard autonomy platform for unmanned systems, Resilience Media reported. The round drew investors from Ukraine, France, Germany and the United States. Canadian drone maker Draganfly joined as a strategic investor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did DOD Solution raise?
$2.1 million (about €1.8 million) in a pre-seed round announced Sept. 28. The company has not named a lead investor or disclosed a valuation, per Adria Defense.
What does AURA AI do?
It pairs the AURA SBC onboard computer with AURA OS software for visual navigation, target recognition and tracking, and terminal guidance when GPS or the operator link is lost, per Resilience Media.
Which drones is it built for?
FPV drones, interceptor drones and fixed-wing UAVs, according to the company. It says the technology has been used in combat in Ukraine.
Who invested?
Angel One Fund, Better Angle, Defence Builder Fund, Network VC, Newfund, UAID Fund, WildField Ventures and 4C-Next Holding AG, plus Canadian drone maker Draganfly as a strategic investor.
Is Draganfly putting AURA on its aircraft?
Not announced. Adria Defense noted the funding release names Draganfly as an investor but specifies no integration or purchase contract.
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