Voliro
Voliro AG is a Swiss aerial robotics company that builds the Voliro T, an omnidirectional drone platform for non-destructive testing and contact-based inspection at industrial height. The company serves over 40 enterprise customers across 17 countries in oil & gas, chemicals, wind, cement, mining, infrastructure, and power & utilities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersZürich, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Voliro does
Voliro AG is a Swiss aerial robotics company that builds the Voliro T, an omnidirectional flying robot purpose-designed for non-destructive testing (NDT) and contact-based inspection at industrial height. Founded in 2019 as a spin-off from the ETH Zurich Autonomous Systems Lab with Wyss Zurich accelerator support, the company has commercialized tiltable-rotor technology that allows the platform to apply up to 30N of stable force and multiple Nm of torque while tilting in any direction, enabling physical interaction with surfaces rather than purely visual inspection. The platform carries a modular ecosystem of certified sensor payloads — EMAT, UT, High Temp UT, DFT, PEC, LPS Tester, and a Flammable Gas Sensor — compliant with standards including ASTM E1816-18, EN 12668-1, and ISO 16831:2012, and operates in GPS-denied environments through lidar, optical flow, and visual SLAM navigation.
The company generates revenue through two streams: direct enterprise sales of the Voliro T hardware platform (with swappable sensor payloads) to asset owners and inspection service providers, plus coordinated inspection services delivered through Voliro Connect, a curated global network of certified aerial NDT partners. Pricing is quote-based for enterprise customers on multi-year contracts. The company serves over 40 customers across 17 countries in eight primary verticals — oil & gas, chemicals, wind, cement, mining, infrastructure, power & utilities, and third-party inspection service providers — with offices in Zurich (HQ and R&D) and Houston (North American sales). In December 2025, Voliro announced a strategic partnership with MontiPower to integrate Bristle Blaster and MBX mechanical surface-preparation technologies onto the platform, extending the product surface from inspection into active robotic surface treatment with early access planned for Q1 2026.
In June 2025 the company closed a $23 million Series A extension led by Cherry Ventures and noa, following an earlier ~$14M round in October 2024. Co-founder Timo Müller was promoted from VP Product to CEO in January 2026, formalizing the leadership transition into a commercial scaling phase. The board includes Prof. Dr. Roland Siegwart (Chairman, Director of Wyss Zurich and IEEE RAS Pioneer Award recipient), Florian Gutzwiller (CEO of Open Systems), and Dr. Matthias Bichsel (a 34-year Shell veteran), anchoring the company in deep robotics research, enterprise software scaling experience, and oil & gas domain credibility.
Voliro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Voliro
- Legal name
- Voliro AG
- Website
- https://voliro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Voliro AG is a Swiss aerial robotics company that builds the Voliro T, an omnidirectional drone platform for non-destructive testing and contact-based inspection at industrial height. The company serves over 40 enterprise customers across 17 countries in oil & gas, chemicals, wind, cement, mining, infrastructure, and power & utilities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Voliro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aerial Robotics
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)
- SIC
- Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Inspection Services (Ground, Aerial/Drone, Helicopter, Climbing) (EUADAJAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI), Rotating Equipment Maintenance (Turbines, Generators, Motors, Pumps, Compressors) (EUAEAGAI)
Keywords
Where Voliro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Zürich
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Voliro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Aerial Robotics Platform Sales: Sale of Voliro T aerial robotics hardware platform with swappable sensor payloads to inspection service providers and asset owners. The platform enables faster, safer, and more cost-effective non-destructive testing inspections.
- Inspection Services via Partner Network: Voliro Connect provides access to a curated global network of certified experts in aerial NDT. The company coordinates inspection services through certified partners who execute services using Voliro technology.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise / B2B drone-enabled NDT inspection platform |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Voliro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Voliro designs, manufactures, and sells the Voliro T, an omnidirectional aerial robotic platform purpose-built for contact-based non-destructive testing (NDT) and physical work at height. The drone uses tiltable rotors to apply up to 30N of stable force and torque on structures, navigates autonomously including in GPS-denied environments, and accepts swappable certified sensor payloads (EMAT, UT, High Temp UT, DFT, PEC, LPS Tester, Flammable Gas Sensor). Voliro also operates Voliro Connect, a curated global network of certified inspection partners that deliver aerial NDT services to industrial asset owners using Voliro T technology.
Product overview
Voliro is a Swiss aerial robotics company offering the Voliro T as its core aerial robotic platform for non-destructive testing (NDT) and work at height. The platform features omnidirectional 360° mobility, stable contact capabilities with up to 30N force application, and autonomous flight including GPS-denied navigation. Voliro T supports a modular ecosystem of swappable sensor payloads including EMAT, UT, High Temp UT, DFT, PEC, LPS Tester, and Flammable Gas Sensor for various inspection applications. The company also operates Voliro Connect, a global partner network for certified aerial NDT services. In December 2025, Voliro announced a strategic partnership to integrate MontiPower's surface treatment technology (Bristle Blaster and MBX) onto the Voliro T platform, expanding capabilities from inspection to surface preparation at height. The company serves over 40 customers across 17 countries with offices in Zurich and Houston.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Voliro T The leading aerial robotic platform for non-destructive testing (NDT) and work at height. Features tiltable rotors for omnidirectional 360° mobility, ability to apply up to 30N of stable force and several Nm of torque for stable contact-based measurements, autonomous flight modes including GPS-denied navigation via Lidar and optical flow, and an open platform design supporting multiple swappable sensor payloads and third-party payload development. Sold to industrial asset owners and inspection service providers.
- Voliro Connect A global curated network connecting customers with certified aerial NDT inspection partners. Partners are vetted by service type, industry, and region, enabling asset owners to find qualified providers and schedule consultations for aerial inspection services using Voliro T technology.
- EMAT Payload Electromagnetic acoustic transducer sensor for ultrasonic thickness measurements. Maximum lift-off of 4mm; compliant with ASTM E1816-18; range 2-150mm, resolution 0.06mm. Suited for stacks, chimneys, storage tanks, silos, boilers, cement kilns, scrubbers, and transmission towers.
- UT (Ultrasonic Transducer) Payload Ultrasonic transducer for thickness measurement with Echo-to-Echo and Pulsed Echo test modes and live A-Scan display. Compliant with EN 12668-1 and ISO 16831:2012. Thickness range 2-150mm, resolution 0.06mm. Used for stacks, storage tanks, chimneys, and other industrial assets.
- High Temp UT Payload High-temperature ultrasonic transducer operating at 0-260°C / 32-500°F. Features Echo-to-Echo and Pulsed Echo test modes with live A-Scan, compliant with EN 12668-1 and ISO 16831:2012. Enables inspection of in-service assets at elevated temperatures.
- DFT (Dry Film Thickness) Payload Coating thickness measurement sensor using magnetic induction and eddy current modes. Range 0-1.5mm (ferromagnetic) / 0.7mm (non-ferromagnetic). Used for inspecting protective coatings on storage tanks, steel bridges, water towers, offshore wind turbine pylons, and LPS systems.
- PEC (Pulsed Eddy Current) Sensor Pulsed eddy current wall thickness sensor designed for aluminum jackets and low carbon steel assets. Maximum lift-off distance of 100mm. Wall thickness range (low carbon steel): 3-20mm. Suited for insulated pipes and insulated storage tanks.
- LPS (Lightning Protection System) Tester Needle probe sensor for Lightning Protection System inspection on wind turbines. Establishes electrical connection with lightning receptors even if oxidated, with angular compliant probe applied at constant 30N force. Enables LPS inspections reported as 10x faster than traditional methods with 90% time reduction.
- Flammable Gas Sensor Remote atmospheric monitoring sensor providing real-time %LEL visibility and alerts during robotic NDT inspections in hazardous industrial environments. Supports safety awareness and streamlines hot-work permits in petrochemical classified hazardous zones.
Quantifiable outcome
- 2.5x faster inspections compared to conventional methods
- +9 more outcomes
Companies that use Voliro
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Voliro technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability5 records
Feature6 records
Voliro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- MontiPowercoreStrategic partnership to integrate MontiPower's mechanical surface preparation technology (Bristle Blaster and MBX technologies) with the Voliro T aerial robotics platform. The integrated solution enables certified surface treatment without scaffolding, lifts, or rope access using adaptive force-control and AI-guided positioning. Targeted at oil and gas, marine, renewable energy, and heavy industry sectors. Early access planned for Q1 2026.
- Voliro Connect Certified PartnerscoreGlobal network of certified inspection service providers who perform aerial NDT services using Voliro technology. Partners are vetted and certified, providing inspection services across industries including oil & gas, chemicals, wind, cement, mining, infrastructure, and power/utilities. The network enables Voliro to scale globally without direct service delivery.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Voliro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Voliro social profiles
Digital presenceVoliro financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Voliro leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Voliro funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds6 records
Investors7 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Voliro M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Voliro
What does Voliro do?
Voliro designs, manufactures, and sells the Voliro T, an omnidirectional aerial robotic platform purpose-built for contact-based non-destructive testing (NDT) and physical work at height. The drone uses tiltable rotors to apply up to 30N of stable force and torque on structures, navigates autonomously including in GPS-denied environments, and accepts swappable certified sensor payloads (EMAT, UT, High Temp UT, DFT, PEC, LPS Tester, Flammable Gas Sensor). Voliro also operates Voliro Connect, a curated global network of certified inspection partners that deliver aerial NDT services to industrial asset owners using Voliro T technology.
Is Voliro a public or private company?
Voliro is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Voliro founded?
Voliro was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Voliro based?
Voliro is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Voliro make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Aerial Robotics Platform Sales are the primary driver. The others are inspection Services via Partner Network.
Does Voliro have an API?
No public API is recorded for Voliro.
What industry is Voliro in?
Voliro's product category is Aerial Robotics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUADAJAC, Inspection Services (Ground, Aerial/Drone, Helicopter, Climbing), with a secondary code of IMAGAFAI, NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3829.