Airobotics

What Airobotics does

Airobotics Ltd. is an Israeli autonomous drone systems company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, the company develops two principal platforms: Optimus, a fully autonomous drone-in-a-box system for 24/7 persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions; and Iron Drone, a counter-UAS interceptor that uses net-based kinetic capture to neutralize hostile drones without reliance on GPS or RF jamming. Both systems integrate AI-guided autonomous navigation, secure edge processing, automated payload exchange (LiDAR, 2D/3D mapping, dual EO/IR video), and are designed to operate in contested electronic environments where jamming and GPS denial are present.

The company targets military defense, homeland security, critical infrastructure, and public safety customers, with operational deployments in Israel, UAE (at scale since 2022), Europe (multiple major international airports), and Asia-Pacific. Airobotics received FAA Type Certification for Optimus in 2024 — a regulatory milestone enabling civil airspace operations that distinguishes it from military-only drone competitors. In March 2026, Ondas announced integration of Palantir's SkyWeaver AI platform across its portfolio, targeting Q4 2026 rollout. Airobotics has executed millions of autonomous missions and accumulated 226+ TB of aerial data over a decade of operational deployments.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct hardware sales of drone platforms and large-scale government defense contracts. Disclosed contract values include a $20M autonomous border protection program, a $14.3M Optimus order, $16.8M in prior European airport counter-UAS orders, an $8.2M EU airport deployment, and additional multi-million dollar European defense agency contracts. The go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise sales to governments, defense agencies, and critical infrastructure operators, with no channel or retail distribution. Professional services (operator training, fielding, integration) provide a secondary revenue stream. Airobotics operates as the core defense subsidiary within Ondas Holdings' broader autonomous systems portfolio.

Name

Airobotics

Legal name

Airobotics Ltd.

Website

https://airoboticsdrones.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Airobotics develops autonomous drone-in-a-box systems (Optimus) and counter-UAS interceptors (Iron Drone) for military defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure protection markets globally. The Israeli company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ondas Holdings Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autonomous Defense Drone Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft (3721), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Remote Operations Infrastructure (IMABAIAL), Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC), Aerial Application Drones & UAS Spray Systems (AFAAADAB)

Keywords

• Autonomous drone systems
• Counter-UAS technology
• Drone-in-a-box
• Aerial surveillance systems
• Defense drone solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Petah Tiqva

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Drone Hardware Sales: Sale of Optimus autonomous drone-in-a-box systems and Iron Drone counter-UAS interceptor platforms as complete hardware systems with associated ground infrastructure.
2. Defense Program Contracts: Large-scale government defense contracts for autonomous border protection systems and critical infrastructure protection involving thousands of drones with command-and-control software.
3. Counter-UAS System Sales: Iron Drone Raider counter-UAS systems sold to defense agencies and critical infrastructure operators for airport and facility protection.
4. Software and Command & Control: AI-driven autonomous security architecture and advanced command-and-control software for persistent border surveillance and threat response.
5. Professional Services: Operator training, operational fielding, system integration, and deployment support services for customers worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Airobotics designs, manufactures, and deploys fully autonomous drone-in-a-box systems for defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure markets. Its flagship Optimus platform delivers 24/7 persistent aerial intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), mapping, and LiDAR missions through automated launch, recovery, payload exchange, and onboard edge processing. The Iron Drone counter-UAS system autonomously intercepts hostile drones using kinetic net-based capture that operates independently of GPS and RF jamming.

Product overview

Airobotics develops integrated autonomous drone systems for defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure markets. The product portfolio centers on two primary platforms: Optimus, a drone-in-a-box system for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions; and Iron Drone, a counter-UAS interception system. Optimus provides 24/7 autonomous aerial operations with an airbase that handles automated launch, recovery, and payload exchange, supporting missions such as mapping, LiDAR scanning, and real-time video streaming with onboard edge processing. Iron Drone uses kinetic net-based interception to neutralize hostile drones independently of GPS or RF jamming, protecting airports and critical infrastructure. Both systems are offered through the Ondas Defense and Security unified autonomous operational domain combining aerial systems, ground platforms, and counter-UAS technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Optimus: Autonomous drone-in-a-box system for 24/7 aerial operations supporting intelligence collection, mapping, and security missions.
• Iron Drone

Products and services

• Optimus Drone System Fully autonomous drone-in-a-box system for 24/7 persistent aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Features automated payload exchange for 2D/3D mapping, LiDAR scanning, dual EO/IR video, and aerial delivery. Includes FAA Type Certification for civil airspace operations and is sold to defense agencies, homeland security, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide.
• Iron Drone Counter-UAS System Autonomous counter-UAS (counter-drone) interception system using kinetic net-based capture to neutralize hostile micro, multirotor, and fixed-wing drones. Operates independently of GPS and RF jamming, preserving evidence and preventing collateral damage in airports and critical infrastructure environments. Includes Iron Drone Raider variant optimized for densely populated civil environments.
• Optimus Airbase System Autonomous airbase infrastructure that handles launch, recovery, onboard processing, battery exchange, payload exchange, and mission support functions for the Optimus drone, enabling continuous 24/7 operations with minimal human involvement.
• Insightful Data Management Platform Advanced automated data-management platform introduced in 2021 for processing, organizing, and analyzing aerial data captured by Airobotics drone systems across operational missions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 autonomous operations with minimal human involvement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature17 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Palantir TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 5 March 2026Palantir's SkyWeaver AI platform integrated across Ondas portfolio targeted for Q4 2026, providing the software intelligence layer for defense AI capabilities within Airobotics' autonomous systems.
• ParaZero Technologies Ltd.coreTechnology or Integration · 22 October 2025ParaZero supplies advanced safety systems for Airobotics' autonomous defense drones. The ongoing collaboration includes delivery of safety systems for counter-UAS solutions, with order expansion reflecting growing market acceptance of ParaZero's safety systems in defense and homeland security sectors.
• Rift DynamicsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025Partnership expanded to include Nammo for fully integrated Wåsp munition drone targeting U.S. defense market. American Robotics serves as prime contractor and exclusive distributor, leveraging Nammo's warhead technology and U.S. production facilities.
• NammostrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025Nammo included in expanded Rift Dynamics partnership for Wåsp munition drone integration. Contributes warhead technology and U.S. production facilities for the autonomous munition drone platform serving U.S. defense market.
• Securiton DeutschlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecuriton Deutschland distributes the Iron Drone as 'SecuriDrone Interceptor Iron Drone' as part of its multi-layer air security system 'SecuriDrone Fortress.' The German security company integrates Airobotics' interceptor drone with radar, RF scanners, and AI-based threat assessment for continuous perimeter protection of critical infrastructure.
• World View EnterprisesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOndas invested $10 million in World View Enterprises to integrate high-altitude surveillance balloons with tactical drones, combining stratospheric and tactical aerial capabilities for enhanced surveillance solutions.
• SentrycscoreTechnology or IntegrationSentrycs provides electronic mitigation technology as part of Ondas' layered defense architecture combining counter-UAS detection and neutralization capabilities for civil infrastructure markets.
• Insight Intelligent SensorscoreTechnology or IntegrationInsight Intelligent Sensors provides AI-based detection technology integrated into Ondas' layered defense architecture combining Sentrycs' electronic mitigation and Insight's AI detection for end-to-end autonomous security solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/airoboticsUAV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/airobotics
• Instagraminstagram.com/airoboticsuav

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments

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