SkyDrones Tecnologia Aviônica S.A

What SkyDrones Tecnologia Aviônica S.A does

SkyDrones Tecnologia Aviônica S.A is a Porto Alegre-headquartered Brazilian drone designer and manufacturer, founded operationally in 2008 and incorporated in 2010, that develops, manufactures, and operates specialized unmanned aerial systems. Its product portfolio centers on the Pelicano spraying platform (10L and 30L variants for agriculture and urban vector control), the SkyClean high-pressure cleaning drone (up to 200 bar, 50m working height), and the SkyFlame transmission-line incinerator drone — supported by the proprietary SkySys mission-planning application and a separate SkyDrones Solutions division delivering ODM/custom drones for enterprise clients. The company holds multiple first-of-kind regulatory positions: Brazil's first ANAC CAVE for a national Class 2 spraying drone, the sole ANAC authorization for drone incinerator operations (SkyFlame, January 2025), and Strategic Defense Company classification from the Ministry of Defense since 2018, with active participation in MAPA, ANAC, and DECEA rulemaking. Revenue is generated primarily through unit hardware sales to agricultural producers, municipal health and safety agencies, power transmission operators, and rescue services; through custom/OEM drone contracts via SkyDrones Solutions; and through complementary services including MAPA-aligned pilot training (delivered with SC Agro, 150+ pilots certified across 16 course editions), technical support, and SkyAgri spray-service operations. Sales motion is direct-via-WhatsApp-led supplemented by field demonstrations to government buyers and event-driven demand generation (Congreso da Aviação Agrícola do Brasil, Drone World Congress, Agrishow); international reach is limited but includes SARtube exports and WUAVF-mediated partnerships with firms across Germany, South Korea, the US, Switzerland, and China.

Name

SkyDrones Tecnologia Aviônica S.A

Legal name

SkyDrones Tecnologia Aviônica S.A.

Website

https://skydrones.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SkyDrones is a Porto Alegre-based Brazilian drone manufacturer specializing in proprietary agricultural spraying, urban mosquito control, high-pressure cleaning, and power-line incinerator drones, supplying government, agricultural, energy, and emergency-services customers in Brazil with select international exports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Drones

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Drone/UAS Application Services (Spraying, Spreading, Seeding) (AFACAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerial Application Drones & UAS Spray Systems (AFAAADAB), Aerial Vector Control & Public Health Spraying (Mosquito/Locust) (AFACAIAK), Aerial Surveying & Crop Scouting (Imaging, Mapping, Stand Counts) (AFACAIAJ)

Keywords

• Agricultural spraying drones
• Unmanned aerial vehicles
• Precision agriculture equipment
• Drone manufacturing services
• Aerial inspection drones

Headquarters

HQ city

Porto Alegre

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drone Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary drone platforms including Pelicano AGRO (agricultural spraying), Pelicano UMVEC (mosquito control), SkyClean (high-pressure cleaning), and SkyFlame (transmission line cleaning). Models available in 10L and 30L configurations for agricultural use, with various payload options and nozzle configurations.
2. Custom/OEM Drone Solutions: SkyDrones Solutions division develops and manufactures custom drones under ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) model for enterprise clients in sectors including public security, power transmission, mining, and forestry. Provides custom payload integration, specialized software development, and complete drone system solutions.
3. Pilot Training Courses: Agricultural drone pilot training courses conducted in partnership with SC Agro, following MAPA curriculum requirements. Courses include theoretical EAD and practical field training, with over 150+ pilots trained. Additional revenue from associated SkyAgri services.
4. Technical Support and Maintenance: Complete after-sale support including safety guarantee, warranty, technical support, spare parts, local technical assistance, and operational training. Dedicated web interface for customer support and automatic maintenance alerts via flight app.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SkyDrones designs, manufactures, and sells specialized unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for agricultural spraying (Pelicano AGRO), urban mosquito control (Pelicano UMVEC), high-pressure cleaning at heights (SkyClean), and power transmission line incineration (SkyFlame), complemented by the SkySys mission planning application, custom OEM drone solutions via SkyDrones Solutions, agricultural drone pilot training courses, and after-sale technical support.

Product overview

SkyDrones Tecnologia Aviônica S.A is a Brazilian drone manufacturer and technology company offering a portfolio of specialized drones and software solutions. The core product line includes the Pelicano series for agricultural spraying (AGRO) and urban mosquito control (UMVEC), the SkyClean for high-pressure cleaning at heights, and the SkyFlame for transmission line maintenance. These hardware products are supported by the SkySys application for mission planning and automated reporting. The company also offers custom/OEM drone development through SkyDrones Solutions and sells specialized rescue systems like SARtube. Founded in 2008, SkyDrones pioneered drone development in Latin America and spraying drones in Brazil, serving agricultural, public security, energy, mining, and construction sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SARtube: Search and Rescue system that releases a self-inflating buoy from a drone for drowning victims, controlled via mobile app.
• Pelicano
• SkyClean
• SkyFlame
• Pelicano UMVEC
• SkySys
• Zangão

Products and services

• Drone Pelicano AGRO Agricultural spraying drone available in 10L and 30L tank capacities, with autonomous GPS-based missions, automatic application reports compliant with MAPA standards, and a 10 L/ha flow rate covering up to 15 ha/hour for agricultural producers and drone service companies.
• Drone Pelicano UMVEC Class 3 urban mosquito vector control drone designed for dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya control, featuring a 10L reservoir, rotary nozzles producing 60-300 µm VMD mist, 30m operational height, and 20-hectare per flight coverage with 20-minute autonomy, targeting municipal vector control authorities.
• Drone SkyClean High-pressure cleaning drone for facade, solar panel, glass, and structural cleaning at heights up to 50 meters, with up to 200 bar pressure pump, FPV camera, height and distance sensors for stabilized flight, and hot or cold water capability, sold to commercial cleaning and industrial maintenance companies.
• Drone SkyFlame Drone incinerator for power transmission line cleaning with flame reach up to 8 meters and operational height up to 120 meters, featuring electromagnetic shielding against power line interference and onboard high-resolution camera with real-time transmission, targeted at energy companies and transmission line operators.
• SARtube Search and Rescue System Search and rescue accessory system with a 230g self-inflating buoy and 111g launch device that mounts on DJI Phantom, Inspire, and Matrice 600 drones, enabling rapid flotation support deployment for drowning victims with reusable CO2 cartridges, targeted at fire departments and emergency response agencies.
• SkyDrones Solutions / ODM Custom Drones Custom drone development service using an Original Design Manufacturer model, providing custom payload integration, specialized software development, and complete drone systems for enterprise clients in public security, mining, energy, construction, and mapping sectors.
• Zangão V Fixed-Wing Mapping Drone Fixed-wing mapping drone (VANT) launched in 2014 for aerial mapping and surveying applications, recognized with the Bornancini Industrial Design Award for innovative design.
• Agricultural Drone Pilot Training Course 40-hour agricultural drone pilot training course (approximately 75% theoretical EAD and 25% practical field training) following MAPA curriculum, distributed through partnership with SC Agro, with enrollment via schroderconsultoria.com.br, qualifying pilots for commercial agricultural drone operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ hectares per day coverage with Pelicano 30L
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Drone Rescue SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 7 May 2025Strategic partnership between Drone Rescue Systems (global leader in parachute safety technology for RPAS) and SkyDrones to bring advanced drone safety parachute systems to South America. Partnership aims to integrate Drone Rescue Systems' parachute technology with SkyDrones' commercial drone platforms, enhancing safety for drone operators in agriculture, surveillance, and logistics sectors. The collaboration includes local adaptation of solutions for the South American market.
• Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Rio Grande do SulminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 December 2017Delivery of SARtube search and rescue system to RS Fire Department in December 2017. First deployment of self-inflating rescue buoy system from drones in Brazil. Demonstration conducted at Tramandaí beach with media coverage.
• Pix4DminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkyDrones became a Pix4D software distributor since 2017. Pix4D provides professional photogrammetry and mapping software that complements SkyDrones' drone platforms for surveying and mapping applications.
• DJI EnterpriseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkyDrones is a DJI Enterprise distributor since 2015, offering DJI's commercial drone platforms alongside their proprietary products. Also a DJI SDK developer creating custom software solutions for DJI platforms.
• SC AgrocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with SC Agro for delivery of agricultural drone pilot training courses following MAPA curriculum. SC Agro is associated with Ibravag (Brazilian Institute of Agricultural Aviation). Partnership has trained over 150 pilots across 16 course editions.
• SkyAgricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkyAgri is a company within the SkyDrones group that operates as an agricultural drone service provider. Associated with SINDAG, it represents SkyDrones in the agricultural aviation sector and provides spray services using Pelicano drones.
• Porto Alegre City GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Porto Alegre municipality for COVID-19 public disinfection using Pelicano drones. Demonstration flights conducted at Praça XV de Novembro in April 2020, with support from EPTC, Municipal Guard, and technical coordination from UFRGS.
• UFRGS (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UFRGS Instituto de Química for development of sodium hypochlorite disinfectant formula for drone-based public disinfection. Professor Nadya Pesce da Silveira coordinated the research to develop a fast-acting, environmentally safe disinfectant following Chinese protocols.
• World UAV Federation (WUAVF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Ulf Bogdawa serves as WUAVF Senior Consultant for South America. Position provides strategic access to global drone industry developments, networking at international events, and differentiated treatment for supply chain challenges. Bogdawa represented WUAVF at the 8th Drone World Congress in Shenzhen, China in 2024.
• SINDAG (National Union of Agricultural Aviation Companies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkyDrones has been a SINDAG member since 2017, first drone company in the world to associate with an agricultural aviation entity. Active participation in regulatory development for agricultural drone operations and industry advocacy. Company contributes to legislation development with MAPA, ANAC, and DECEA.
• Ibravag (Brazilian Institute of Agricultural Aviation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkyDrones partner SC Agro is associated with Ibravag, which focuses on expanding and strengthening Brazilian agricultural aviation.
• MAPA (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive collaboration with MAPA in developing regulatory framework for agricultural drone operations. SkyDrones participated in the construction of the draft IN (Instrução Normativa) for drone spraying regulations. Demonstration provided to MAPA technical staff and regulators. Company contributes expertise to normative development process.
• ANAC (Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnly Brazilian company recognized by ANAC as contributor to construction of drone sector regulation. Active participation in RBAC-E nº 94 development. Received first CAVE certificate for Brazilian manufacturer. Company involved in simplification discussions for Class 2 drone regulations.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DJI (Agras series): DJI's Agras line (T10, T20, T30, T40, T50) is the global leader in agricultural spraying drones. Direct competitor to SkyDrones' Pelicano AGRO with massive scale advantages, though SkyDrones differentiates on Brazilian data sovereignty and ANAC-compliant local manufacturing.
• XAG: Chinese manufacturer of agricultural spraying drones (P series, V series) and crop analytics platforms. Direct competitor in agricultural UAV spraying with strong global presence; competes with SkyDrones particularly on price-performance.
• Hylio: US-based agricultural drone manufacturer producing multi-rotor spraying drones (AG-130, AG-272). Direct competitor in the agricultural spraying drone space with similar target market of farmers and service providers, though focused primarily on the US/Latin America.
• PrecisionHawk: Drone-based data collection and analytics company focused on agriculture, energy, and infrastructure inspection. Comparable in offering UAV-based aerial services and analytics to enterprise customers like SkyDrones' SkyDrones Solutions division.
• senseFly (AgEagle Aerial Systems): Swiss-based fixed-wing and multirotor drone manufacturer (eBee, eXom) focused on surveying, agriculture, and inspection. Comparable to SkyDrones' mapping (Zangão) and inspection offerings with similar customer overlap in agriculture and infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Parrot SA: French drone manufacturer with both consumer and commercial offerings (Anafi, Anafi USA). Broader incumbent in commercial drone manufacturing that has historically competed in mapping/surveying and agriculture adjacencies, similar in scale and vertical breadth to SkyDrones' broader portfolio.
• Autel Robotics: Chinese drone manufacturer offering both consumer and enterprise platforms (EVO series, Dragonfish). Broader incumbent competing across commercial/inspection drone verticals with similar OEM-style product breadth.
• Skydio: US-based autonomous drone manufacturer focused on inspection, public safety, and defense markets (Skydio X10, X2). Comparable in defense/public safety positioning and ANAC-relevant autonomous flight technology, though focused on imaging/inspection rather than spraying.

Emerging players

• Harris Aerial: US-based carrier platform drone manufacturer specializing in heavy-lift agricultural and industrial payloads. Emerging player in agricultural spraying with comparable proprietary drone platform approach to SkyDrones' Pelicano.

Others

• DroneDeploy: Drone software platform for mapping, surveying, and asset management. Adjacent/complementary to SkyDrones' SkySys mission planning software and Pix4D distribution; represents the software/data layer of the commercial drone stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQFahs7HebFDIUk3vmZ_rxQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/SkyDronesBR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/10064776/admin/page-posts/published
• Instagraminstagram.com/skydronesbr
• Xx.com/skydronesbr

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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