What Quantum Solutions does

Quantum Solutions is a UK-based nanotechnology company founded in 2017 that develops quantum dot materials and short-wave infrared (SWIR) imaging systems. The company's proprietary QDot materials portfolio spans PbS, InAs, PbSe, HgTe, and perovskite chemistries engineered for distinct spectral bands including SWIR (800-2500nm), MWIR (up to 5 micrometers), and X-ray detection, with supporting n-type inks, ETL/HTL transport materials, and the Q.Eye SWIR photodetector line.

The company has vertically integrated from raw materials into finished products through three commercial lines: Q.Cam SWIR cameras priced at $1,200-$2,000, the Q.Fly family of drone-based sensing payloads (Q.Fly Water for NDMI moisture mapping at up to 2cm per pixel resolution, Q.Fly Solar for electroluminescence inspection, and Q.Fly Explore as the first DJI-integrated quantum-dot SWIR payload), and QDot materials and scintillators priced from $345 to $5,000. Operations are split between Oxford (headquarters) and Cambridge (engineering), with distribution channels spanning direct e-commerce, exclusive regional distributors in Japan (Filgen) and South Korea (Burke Gilman), and global materials distribution through Merck/Millipore Sigma reaching 35+ countries.

Quantum Solutions serves enterprise customers including Sony, Aramco, Emberion (the company's first OEM partner), Imec, RIKEN, and TOPODRONE, alongside a broad academic and research base. Revenue is generated through hardware sales and drone-based inspection and analytics services, with go-to-market combining product-led e-commerce for smaller orders and enterprise field sales for larger drone deployments. The company received the CleanTech Breakthrough "Water Tech Solution of the Year" award in April 2026 for Q.Fly Water and has executed a strategic North American partnership with Delmar Aerospace and Perspectum Drone Inspection Services in March 2026.

Name

Quantum Solutions

Legal name

Quantum Solutions

Website

https://quantum-solutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Quantum Solutions is a UK nanotechnology company developing quantum dot materials and SWIR imaging systems, including drone-based payloads for moisture mapping and solar inspection, sold to enterprise customers and research institutions across 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quantum Dot Imaging Technology

NAICS

Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Quantum Photonics & Quantum Imaging (Single-Photon, Lidar, Ghost Imaging) (HDAGAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quantum Sensor Components & Subsystems (Lasers, Vacuum, Photonics, Diamond/NV, MEMS) (HDAGAHAM), Quantum Spectroscopy & Chemical/Biological Sensing (HDAGAHAH), Quantum Sensing, Metrology & Imaging Research (HDAGAMAJ)

Keywords

• Quantum dot materials
• SWIR imaging sensors
• Drone inspection payloads
• Infrared photodetectors
• Nanotechnology components

Headquarters

HQ city

Southampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Quantum Dot Materials Sales: One-time hardware product sales of quantum dot materials (QDot SWIR, MWIR, X-ray variants), perovskite crystals, ETL/HTL materials, and n-type inks. Revenue recognized upon delivery with standard 2-3 week lead times and international shipping.
2. SWIR Camera and Lens Sales: Sale of Q.Cam SWIR cameras and SWIR lens products ranging from $1,200-$2,000 for industrial inspection and monitoring applications.
3. Q.Fly Drone Payload Systems: Hardware product sales of Q.Fly Water, Solar, and Explore drone inspection payload systems for aerial data collection.
4. Drone Inspection and Analytics Services: Professional services for drone-based inspection operations including moisture intelligence mapping, solar asset inspection, and environmental monitoring analytics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Quantum Solutions manufactures and sells proprietary quantum dot materials, short-wave infrared (SWIR) cameras, and drone-based SWIR sensing payloads. The company operates a vertically integrated model spanning quantum dot materials (PbS, InAs, HgTe, perovskite), n-type inks, ETL/HTL transport materials, Q.Eye photodetectors, Q.Cam SWIR cameras, and the Q.Fly drone payload family (Water, Solar, Explore) for moisture mapping, solar panel inspection, and research applications.

Product overview

Quantum Solutions is a UK-based imaging technology company that pioneered quantum-dot short-wave infrared (SWIR) imaging systems extending vision beyond the visible spectrum. Through full vertical integration from quantum-dot materials to complete UAV payloads and data analytics platforms, the company makes advanced spectral imaging practical and accessible. The product portfolio consists of three main lines: (1) Q.Fly family of drone-based sensing systems including Q.Fly Water for NDMI moisture mapping, Q.Fly Solar for solar panel EL inspection, and Q.Fly Explore for research applications; (2) Q.Cam SWIR cameras with supporting lenses and filters; and (3) QDot materials portfolio encompassing quantum dot materials (PbS, InAs, HgTe, Perovskite), n-type inks for SWIR/MWIR sensors, ETL/HTL transport layer materials, perovskite single crystals and X-ray scintillators, and Q.Eye photodetectors. The company operates with headquarters in Oxford and engineering in Cambridge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Q.Fly: Drone-based SWIR sensing systems including Q.Fly Water (NDMI moisture mapping) and Q.Fly Solar (electroluminescence inspection for solar panels).
• Q.Cam
• Q.Dots
• Q.Eye

Products and services

• Q.Fly Family of drone-based SWIR sensing systems providing spectral imaging beyond the visible spectrum for agricultural, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring applications.
• Q.Fly Water Drone-based NDMI moisture mapping system using quantum-dot SWIR imaging; delivers real-time water intelligence at resolutions up to 2cm per pixel (up to 1000x finer than satellite data) for precision agriculture, infrastructure monitoring, and environmental management.
• Q.Fly Solar Drone-mounted electroluminescence (EL) imaging system for solar panel inspection; identifies cracks, microcracks, and electrical faults invisible to RGB or thermal inspection at the cell level.
• Q.Fly Explore DJI-integrated quantum-dot SWIR payload for UAVs with interchangeable filters for research and remote sensing applications.
• Q.Cam SWIR Camera Quantum-dot based short-wave infrared camera for imaging beyond the visible spectrum; available with SWIR lenses and filters for various sensing applications.
• QDot PbS Quantum Dots Lead sulfide quantum dots with oleic acid capping, absorbing from UV/visible to SWIR range (800-2200nm); best quantum dot absorber for SWIR photodetectors and image sensors.
• Q.Dot InAs Core Shell Quantum Dots Cd-, Pb-, and Hg-free indium arsenide core shell quantum dots for bright NIR/SWIR emission (750-1300nm); RoHS-compliant, solution-processable for LED down-conversion, security tagging, and biomedical imaging.
• Q.Dot InAs Quantum Dots Lead-free indium arsenide quantum dots absorbing from UV/visible to SWIR range (900-1800nm); best lead-free quantum dot absorber for SWIR photodetectors and image sensors.
• Q.Dot PbSe Quantum Dot N-Type Ink Extended SWIR (eSWIR) quantum dot ink with tunable bandgap from 2.0-3.0 micrometers for broadband imaging and hyperspectral sensing applications.
• Q.Dot InAs Quantum Dot N-Type Ink Solution-processable n-type ink for SWIR photodiodes and image sensors; eliminates complex ligand exchange and enables 80-100nm absorber layers via spin-coating.
• QDot PbS Quantum Dot N-Type Ink Solution-processable n-type ink for SWIR photodiodes and image sensors; covers absorbance cut-off from 1000nm to 2500nm with 5mL sufficient for one layer on 200mm wafer.
• QDot ETL and HTL Materials Library of electron transport layer (ETL) and hole transport layer (HTL) materials for SWIR photodiode fabrication; includes ZnO, TiO2, SnO2, and polymer-based options.
• Q.Dot HgTe Quantum Dots Mercury telluride colloidal quantum dots with broadband absorption from UV/visible through MWIR (2.5-5 micrometers); size-tunable for MWIR photodetectors without cryogenic cooling.
• Q.Dot HgTe Quantum Dot N-Type Ink MWIR absorber ink with tunable cutoff from 3-5 micrometers; ready-to-use n-type ink for mid-wave infrared photodiodes and image sensors.
• QDot Perovskite X-Ray Scintillator Lead-free perovskite X-ray scintillator with high light output, impressive resolution, and ultrafast decay time; alternative to CsI(Tl) and GADOX for non-destructive testing and medical imaging.
• QDot Perovskite Single Crystals Solution-grown perovskite single crystals (CsPbBr3, MAPbBr3) for direct X-ray photodetectors; high X-ray absorption, long carrier diffusion, low trap densities.
• QDot Perovskite ABX3 Quantum Dots Perovskite quantum dots with emission peaks 450-530nm for displays, X-ray sensors, UV sensors, and lighting; high PLQY up to 100%, narrow emission FWHM.
• Q.Eye SWIR Photodetectors Short-wave infrared photodetectors based on proprietary quantum dot technology for sensing and imaging applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2cm per pixel resolution vs. satellite imagery—up to 1000x finer detail
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Delmar Aerospace Corporation / Perspectum Drone Inspection Services Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Strategic partnership with Delmar Aerospace and its Canadian subsidiary Perspectum Drone Inspection Services for deploying Q.Fly Water drone-based moisture intelligence across US West Coast and Canada. This partnership enables large-scale deployment of NDMI mapping services for agricultural and environmental monitoring.
• EmberioncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEmberion commercialized the first SWIR camera product based on Quantum Solutions' QDot technology. This OEM relationship represents the first commercial product leveraging the quantum dot imaging platform.
• TOPODRONEstrategicTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration on next-generation VIS-SWIR camera development for UAV platforms. TOPODRONE integrates Quantum Solutions' quantum dot technology into drone-based inspection systems.
• Filgen Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Japan for Quantum Solutions' quantum dot materials and SWIR imaging products. Manages sales, distribution, and customer support in the Japanese market.
• Burke Gilman Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in South Korea for Quantum Solutions' product portfolio including quantum dot materials and inspection systems. Manages regional sales and support operations.
• Merck (Millipore Sigma/Sigma Aldrich)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for quantum dot materials serving research and industrial markets globally. Leverages Merck's established distribution network for materials science customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Headwall Photonics: Specialist in hyperspectral and SWIR imaging for remote sensing, agriculture, and industrial inspection. Comparable in targeting the same drone-based spectral imaging applications that Q.Fly addresses.
• Emberion: Emberion commercialized the first SWIR camera based on Quantum Solutions' QDot technology (2021) and is both a customer and OEM partner. Directly comparable as a SWIR imaging product company serving industrial and security markets.
• NN-Labs: Specialized manufacturer of colloidal quantum dots (PbS, CdSe, perovskite) for optoelectronics and sensing. Directly comparable in core materials offering and customer base overlap in research and device R&D.
• TOPODRONE: UAV-based surveying and inspection company collaborating with Quantum Solutions on next-generation VIS-SWIR cameras. Comparable as a drone-integrated spectral imaging solutions provider with overlapping agricultural and surveying customers.
• Ocean NanoTech: US-based supplier of quantum dots (CdSe, PbS, CdTe) for biomedical, imaging, and sensing applications. Directly comparable as a quantum dot materials vendor serving research and industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Varex Imaging: Manufacturer of X-ray detectors and components for medical, security, and industrial imaging. Comparable as a buyer/seller in the X-ray detector supply chain that Quantum Solutions' perovskite scintillators and crystals address.

Broad incumbents

• Sensors Unlimited (Collins Aerospace): A long-established SWIR and NIR imaging company (now part of Collins Aerospace) with InGaAs-based cameras and detectors. Directly comparable product category but with significantly larger scale, fab ownership, and defense/aerospace customer base.
• Teledyne FLIR: Global leader in thermal and SWIR imaging with broad product lines for industrial, defense, and scientific applications. Comparable in delivering camera-grade imaging solutions, though Quantum Solutions is more specialized in quantum-dot-enabled SWIR.
• Sony Semiconductor Solutions: Major image sensor manufacturer and a named customer of Quantum Solutions' quantum dot materials. Comparable as a SWIR and CMOS imaging player with the scale and R&D resources that could vertically integrate into Quantum Solutions' territory.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Major Japanese photonics manufacturer of detectors, image sensors, and SWIR cameras. Comparable as a supplier of infrared detectors and imaging systems, with much broader product breadth and a global manufacturing footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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