What xmobots does

Xmobots Aeroespacial e Defesa LTDA is a Brazilian robotics technology company founded in 2007 and headquartered in São Carlos, São Paulo. The company vertically integrates the development of vehicles, hardware, software, and artificial intelligence for unmanned aerial systems, with 100% of manufacturing conducted in Brazil. Its product portfolio spans three core vertical markets: agriculture (SPAD 75/200B aerial spraying systems, distribution of DJI AGRAS T25/T50/T70P/T100 spray drones, DAASFY management platform, XGEN generators, XRTK navigation, XMixer syrup mixer), defense and security (Nauru 100D tactical UAS, Nauru 500C ISR surveillance drone, Nauru 1000C ISTAR for the Brazilian Army, XSIS gyro-stabilized sensors, XPatrol patrol service), and environment (DJI Mavic 3M mapping drones, environmental monitoring). The company is pioneering the Xmobots Vision autonomous eVTOL program for regional passenger and cargo air mobility, with R$282 million in FINEP funding over a 10-year development horizon.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: direct enterprise field sales for high-value defense customers (Brazilian Army, Navy, Petrobras, Military Police of Santa Catarina, Censipam, Federal Revenue Agency, Suzano), a 200+ reseller network across Brazil's main agribusiness states (São Paulo, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul) for agricultural products, event-driven demand generation at Agrishow, Drone Show, and LAAD, and emerging service-based models (XPatrol SAAS/DAAS, planned RaaS for Vision eVTOL). Hardware sales dominate current revenue, complemented by subscription SaaS (DAASFY) and managed services (XPatrol). The reseller program requires R$200,000–R$300,000 initial investment plus a minimum batch of five spray drones, illustrating a capital-intensive channel model.

Xmobots holds a portfolio of unique ANAC regulatory certifications that constitute material barriers to entry: the only BVLOS 30km authorization in the world, the only eVTOL design authorization in Brazil, the only Class 3 drone authorized for night flights above 400ft, and the first Category 2 Special Flight Permit (PEV) for an armed UAV. The company is the largest drone manufacturer in Latin America and the 6th largest globally, with 700 employees, 400+ aircraft sold, 100,000+ completed flights, and production capacity of 360 units per month. Strategic shareholders include Embraer, Confrapar, Digiboard, and Petrobras, alongside partnerships with MBDA (armed UAV development), FINEP/FAPESP (R&D funding), and DJI (agricultural distribution).

Name

xmobots

Legal name

XMOBOTS AEROESPACIAL E DEFESA LTDA

Website

https://xmobots.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Xmobots is a Brazilian vertically integrated drone manufacturer serving agriculture, defense, security, and environmental monitoring markets with proprietary VTOL UAS, aerial spraying systems, AI-powered sensors, and SaaS platforms, holding unique ANAC certifications and ranking 6th largest globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Drones and UAV Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft (3721), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH), Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC), Autonomous Flight Control & Guidance Systems (UAS/Urban Air Mobility) (IMABAFAO), UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO), Aerial Robotics (Drones & UAV Autonomy) (HDAAAIAG)

Keywords

• Commercial drone manufacturing
• VTOL surveillance drones
• Aerial spraying systems
• Agricultural robotics solutions
• Defense ISR platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

São Carlos Do Pinhal

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drone Hardware Sales: Sale of complete drone systems including Nauru series (100D, 500C, 1000C), SPAD aerial spraying systems, DJI AGRAS agricultural drones, sensors/gimbals, and accessories (XMixer, XRTK, XGEN generators). Products sold through dealer network and direct enterprise sales.
2. SaaS Subscriptions: DAASFY platform for drone spraying management offered as subscription service. XPatrol aerial patrol service available under SAAS or DAAS models. XPlanner mission planning software.
3. Defense and Security Services: XPatrol autonomous aerial patrol service for residential condominiums and industrial complexes. Nauru drone services for defense and security operations. Services include continuous aerial coverage up to 10km per flight, real-time HD video alerts, 24/7 operation with night vision.
4. Future RaaS (Robot-as-a-Service): Planned Robot-as-a-Service ecosystem for autonomous aerial mobility where users request flights via mobile app for point-to-point travel. Cargo applications expected to launch around 2030, passenger services by 2034.
5. Agricultural Spray Drone Services: Swarm operation technology allowing operators to manage multiple drones simultaneously, covering up to 75 hectares per hour with 4-hour spray capacity. Services marketed to agricultural producers through regional partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Xmobots develops, manufactures and sells unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability for defense, security, agriculture, environment, and future urban air mobility applications. The company verticalizes vehicles, hardware (gyro-stabilized sensors, gimbals, generators, RTK systems), software (DAASFY, XPlanner, XCockpit) and artificial intelligence for autonomous flight, with 100% Brazilian manufacturing at its São Carlos facility.

Product overview

Xmobots is a Brazilian robotics technology company that verticalizes the development of vehicles, hardware, software, and artificial intelligence. The product portfolio spans three main divisions: Agriculture (SPAD 75/200B aerial spraying systems, DJI AGRAS drones T25/T50/T70P/T100, DAASFY management platform, XGen generators, XRTK navigation, XMixer syrup mixer), Security and Defense (Nauru 100D tactical UAS, Nauru 500C ISR surveillance drone, Nauru 1000C ISTAR for Brazilian Army, XSIS 222A/031A gyro-stabilized sensors, XPATROL aerial patrol service), and Environment (DJI Mavic 3M mapping drone). The company also develops XPlanner mission planning software and is pioneering the Xmobots Vision eVTOL program for autonomous regional air mobility. All products are manufactured 100% in Brazil at the São Carlos facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XPilot: Professional drone pilot school and training services, including ANAC-accredited examiner services for pilot licensing
• DAASFY
• SPAD
• XGen
• XMixer
• XRTK
• XPatrol
• XPlanner
• XCockpit
• XSIS
• Nauru

Products and services

• Nauru 100D Tactical UAS Battery-powered eVTOL tactical unmanned aircraft for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Features stealth design with low thermal and acoustic signatures, 2-hour flight autonomy, 20-30km operational range, AI-powered SIS031A sensor with facial recognition and license plate reading, and transport capability in two tactical backpacks by two operators.
• Nauru 500C ISR High-performance VTOL drone for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions with 4-hour flight autonomy, 60km range, and SIS132B gyro-stabilized sensor. The only UAV in Brazil authorized by ANAC for BVLOS operations above 400ft and night operations up to 60km. Features 26MP aerophotogrammetric sensors (XM3 RGB, XM5 multispectral) for mapping and environmental monitoring.
• Nauru 1000C ISTAR SARP Category 2 System of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (SARP) for Brazilian Army border monitoring with VTOL capability, hybrid combustion-electric propulsion (8 electric motors + combustion engine), 10-hour autonomy, 60-120km range, and XSIS 222A sensor with EO camera, MWIR thermal sensor, laser rangefinder and laser designator.
• XSIS 222A Gyro-Stabilized Gimbal 3-axis gyro-stabilized gimbal sensor for intelligence, security, surveillance and rescue missions on manned aircraft. Features EO camera with 30x optical zoom, MWIR thermal sensor (14x zoom), laser rangefinder, and laser designator. Estimated 50% cost reduction compared to imported international systems.
• SIS031A Gyro-Stabilized Sensor Gyro-stabilized sensor for Nauru 100D with RGB camera (10x optical, 30x combined zoom) and LWIR thermal camera (640x512 resolution, 50mK NETD). Enables target tracking, license plate reading, facial recognition, and search/rescue operations with humans detected at 6km, recognized at 1.5km, identified at 0.8km.
• DAASFY Platform SaaS management platform for drone spraying operations providing field boundary drawing, product selection, application rate configuration, real-time weather monitoring via Delta-T index, automatic service order notifications via WhatsApp, integration with DJI AGRAS controllers, Google Maps and Waze, and automatic operational report generation.
• SPAD 75 Aerial Spraying System Aerial spraying logistics system transporting one DJI AGRAS drone with integrated generator, charger, batteries, cooling system, XMixer, XRTK, weather station, and elevated operator platform for small and medium agricultural properties.
• SPAD 200B Aerial Spraying System High-performance aerial spraying system transporting two DJI AGRAS drones with dual 250L spray mix tanks, two XGEN 20 generators, 1,000L input compartment, and 1,000L water tank. Capable of spraying 200 hectares in approximately 4 hours with swarm operation technology enabling single-operator control.
• XPatrol Aerial Patrol Service Subscription-based autonomous aerial patrol service for residential condominiums and industrial complexes offering continuous aerial coverage up to 10km per flight, real-time HD video alerts, 24/7 operation with night vision, and fleet management. Available under SAAS (Software-as-a-Service) or DAAS (Drone-as-a-Service) models.
• XPlanner Mission Planning Software GIS-based mission planning software exclusive for Xmobots aircraft featuring multipolygon flight planning, pre-defined application parameters for agriculture, forestry, livestock and topography, intelligent validation, and BVLOS zone management.
• DJI AGRAS T100 Agricultural Drone Agricultural spray drone with 100kg maximum payload developed over 12 years. Supports spraying and spreading operations with doubled operational efficiency compared to previous models. Distributed by Xmobots as official DJI Agriculture partner in Brazil.
• DJI AGRAS T70P Agricultural Drone Agricultural spray drone upgraded to support spraying and spreading with 70kg maximum load capacity for various operational scenarios. Distributed by Xmobots as official DJI Agriculture partner in Brazil.
• Xmobots Vision eVTOL Platform Autonomous eVTOL aircraft program for passenger (2 passengers) and cargo transport with up to 300km range, hybrid electric-combustion technology, and operations from standard parking spaces. Targeting cargo services around 2030 and passenger services by 2034.
• XGEN Generators XGEN 10 and XGEN 20 generators developed for agricultural drone operations providing autonomy, stability and versatility with reliable power for field operations.
• XRTK Navigation Solution High-precision RTK navigation solution guaranteeing millimeter accuracy in drone operations for tasks requiring extreme precision such as mapping, surveying, and precision agriculture.
• XMixer Syrup Mixer 100% Brazilian syrup mixer for preparing spray solutions, triple-washing packaging, supplying drones, and washing utensils. Designed for field use with resistant parts.
• DJI Mavic 3M Mapping Drone Compact and powerful drone for aerial mapping and high-precision monitoring, ideal for professionals requiring agility and quality in mapping operations. Distributed by Xmobots for environmental monitoring and topographic mapping applications.
• XPilot Drone Pilot Training Professional drone pilot training school (wholly-owned subsidiary) providing ANAC-licensed training for RPAS operations above 400 feet and BVLOS. First ANAC-accredited examiners for RPAS pilot training in Brazil.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced costs by 50% compared to international systems for public security operations
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability15 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Imobras Motores ElétricoscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2026Project partner for eVTOL development contributing electric motor technology for hybrid propulsion system with energy density exceeding 1,050 Wh/kg.
• Giaffone ElectriccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2026Project partner for eVTOL development contributing electric propulsion technology for the Vision aircraft.
• Petrobras and Brazilian NavycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026R$40 million technical cooperation agreement to adapt Nauru-type drones for maritime applications on naval ships and offshore platforms. Covers maritime defense, environmental monitoring, search and rescue, and continuous surveillance in Brazilian jurisdictional waters.
• Natura and BioverseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Strategic partnership for Amazon forest mapping project using Nauru 500C drone and AI technology. Project identifies key species used by Natura in cosmetics production, reducing forest inventory from 9 months to 1 day. Received financial support from FINEP.
• DJI AgriculturecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Strategic distribution partnership for DJI AGRAS agricultural drone line including T100, T70P, and T25P models. Xmobots serves as official DJI Agriculture partner covering Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, and São Paulo through dealer network. Expanded to over 200 partner resellers across Brazil.
• EmbraercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Became newest strategic partner and shareholder, bringing aerospace expertise and industry connections to Xmobots' development.
• MBDAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022MoU signed for development of armed version of Nauru 1000C with MBDA Enforcer Air missiles. Partnership for Brazilian armed UAV development combining Xmobots' platform with MBDA missile technology.
• XPilotcoreOthers · 1 January 2021Wholly-owned subsidiary founded as professional drone pilot school. First ANAC-licensed training provider for flights above 400 feet and BVLOS operations in Brazil.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Parrot SA: French drone manufacturer with strong defense/security (Parrot Anafi) and agriculture (senseFly) lines. Directly comparable product portfolio across mapping, ISR, and agricultural spraying use cases.
• DJI: Global drone market leader and Xmobots' agriculture distribution partner. While Xmobots resells DJI AGRAS drones, DJI also competes directly in mapping (Mavic series) and increasingly in enterprise/defense verticals, making it the most relevant direct competitor.
• Autel Robotics: Chinese drone manufacturer competing across enterprise, mapping, and agricultural spraying. Comparable product portfolio (EVO series, AGRAS competitors), and a likely substitute for DJI for Xmobots' reseller partners.
• Skydio: US-based autonomous drone maker focused on inspection, public safety, and defense ISR. Comparable to Xmobots in autonomous flight, computer vision payload integration, and US/Brazil-friendly defense positioning.
• EHang: Chinese eVTOL passenger/autonomous aircraft developer and one of the most relevant comparables to Xmobots' Vision eVTOL program. Both target autonomous regional air mobility with regulatory-driven commercial launch timelines.

Broad incumbents

• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics major with a substantial UAS division (THOR, Magni). Comparable to Xmobots Defense on military ISR drones and tactical-class UAVs sold to national militaries.
• Embraer: Brazilian aerospace major and Xmobots' strategic shareholder since 2022. Comparable as a Brazilian aerospace platform with overlapping UAS/eVTOL ambitions through EmbraerX/Eve, providing capital, certification expertise, and channel access — but far broader in commercial aviation.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI): Israeli defense and aerospace OEM with significant UAS lines (Heron, Harop). Comparable to Xmobots' defense division on tactical/military ISR drones and SARP-class platforms.

Emerging players

• Joby Aviation: US-based eVTOL passenger aircraft developer. Comparable to Xmobots Vision in the eVTOL passenger mobility category, though Joby is far better capitalized and further along in FAA type certification.
• Archer Aviation: US-based eVTOL developer competing in the same urban air mobility space as Xmobots Vision. Similar passenger-targeted platform, though with significantly more capital raised.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Xmobots
• Facebookfacebook.com/grupoxmobots
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xmobots
• Instagraminstagram.com/xmobots
• Xx.com/xmobots

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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