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FuVeX
Legal namestring
Fuvex Civil S.L.
Websiteurl
fuvex.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2013
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
51–100
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersTudela, Spain
HQ citystring
Tudela
HQ countrystring
Spain
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
long-range drones, BVLOS inspection, drone manufacturing, aerial data capture, infrastructure inspection
Industry3 codes
1Inspection Services (Ground, Aerial/Drone, Helicopter, Climbing)
CodeEUADAJACPrimaryYes
2Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol)
CodeIMABAAAHPrimaryNo
3Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls
CodeIMABAMAEPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing334511
  • Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing336413
SIC code2 codes
  • Aircraft & Parts3720
  • Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys3812
Product category
Aerial Infrastructure Inspection Services
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Drone Inspection Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Service-based revenue from providing drone inspection services for electrical infrastructure, gas pipelines, renewable installations, and agricultural applications. Contracts with major utilities including Naturgy, Endesa, and Electra Valdizarbe for long-range BVLOS inspections.

fuvex.com
2Technology Licensing and Defense Services
TypeLicensing Royalties
Description

Future revenue stream from defense and security applications leveraging proven drone technology and operational experience. Company expanding into dual-use technology for defense scenarios.

fuvex.com
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details1 tier
1Enterprise drone inspection services for utilities
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Custom contract pricing based on inspection scope, distance, frequency, and sensor requirements. Major contracts include Naturgy deal for 40,000 km of power line inspection.

fuvex.com
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

FuVeX designs, manufactures, and operates proprietary long-range fixed-wing drones equipped with visual, thermal, and LiDAR sensors for BVLOS inspection of critical infrastructure. The company delivers these capabilities primarily as contracted inspection services to energy utilities, gas and oil pipeline operators, renewable energy asset owners, agricultural customers, and defense and security clients, complemented by an AI-powered flight planning platform and ongoing expansion into defense dual-use applications.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • Reduces inspection costs by replacing helicopter operations with more efficient drone flights
+3 more records
Product overview1 text field

FuVeX is a technology company specializing in fixed-wing long-range drones for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) infrastructure inspection. The company operates a platform-based model combining proprietary drone hardware (Hexa FuVeX Mk.2), an AI-supported flight planning system (with 8 patents), and specialized inspection services across multiple sectors. Core offerings include the patented drone platforms and integrated sensors (visual, thermal, LiDAR), paired with service offerings for electrical lines, renewable infrastructure, agriculture, gas/oil pipelines, and land infrastructure. The company also provides defense and security solutions leveraging its dual-use technology capabilities.

Product and service6 records
1Hexa FuVeX Mk.2
CategoryDrone hardware platform
Description

Fixed-wing long-range drone capable of operating up to 10 kilometers, integrating visual, thermal, and LiDAR sensors in a single flight for comprehensive electrical infrastructure inspection and defect detection. Designed for enterprise BVLOS infrastructure inspection missions.

2Proprietary Flight Planning System
CategoryDrone software platform
Description

AI-supported flight planning ecosystem with eight patents, enabling autonomous BVLOS drone operations for long-range infrastructure inspection missions. Supports autonomous navigation, mission planning, and execution for fixed-wing drone fleets.

3Electrical Line Inspection Services
CategoryInfrastructure inspection services
Description

Long-range BVLOS drone inspection of high and medium voltage electrical transmission and distribution lines, with thermal, visual, and LiDAR data capture for defect detection and digital twin creation. Delivered to enterprise utilities including Naturgy/UFD, Endesa, and Electra Valdizarbe, with over 26,000 km of lines and 200,000+ towers inspected.

4Renewable Infrastructure Inspection
CategoryInfrastructure inspection services
Description

Inspection services for renewable energy infrastructure including solar farms and wind turbines using specialized aerial data capture capabilities and BVLOS flight operations.

5Gas and Oil Pipeline Inspection
CategoryInfrastructure inspection services
Description

Long-range BVLOS inspection services for gas and oil pipeline corridors, supporting leak detection, environmental monitoring, and right-of-way surveillance.

6Agriculture Inspection Services
Scale indicator8 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership6 partners
Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-01
Description

Deployment of 17 FuVeX long-range drones for inspection of distribution networks, reflecting structural change toward digitalization and automation of critical infrastructure for energy transition.

2INTEGRUAS Consortium
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-11-01
Description

Fuvex participates as a Spanish SME and leader in long-range UAS for industrial operations and critical missions. Consortium includes TTI, ACORDE, SIXTEMA, ITG, and FADA-CATEC for U-Space integration technologies.

fuvex.com
3VITAS Project Consortium
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-02-01
Description

Consortium including PILDOLABS (airspace design), FUVEX (drone design and construction), SATELIOT (5G IoT satellite communications), with CATEC and TECNALIA as technology centers for medical logistics drone research.

fuvex.com
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-01-19
Description

Strategic partnership for revolutionizing electrical grid inspection using mobile-network-controlled drones beyond visual line of sight. Naturgy provides the inspection contract for nearly 40,000 km of power lines, representing the largest drone usage contract in Europe.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2021-01-19
Description

Provides mobile network technology (4G/5G) necessary for controlling drones beyond visual line of sight during Naturgy electrical grid inspections. Vodafone's RPS (Radio Positioning System) technology enables precise drone positioning through SIM card integration.

Strategic tierSupportingTypeOthersAnnounced on2021-01-19
Description

Spanish air navigation service provider collaborating within European RIMA project framework to support beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operations over electrical infrastructure.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight7 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

US-based autonomous drone manufacturer with strong enterprise and public-safety presence. Broad incumbent serving infrastructure inspection and public safety with autonomous flight technology overlapping FuVeX's autonomy capabilities.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Singapore-based provider of autonomous drones and digital-twin inspection solutions for infrastructure and energy. Comparable emerging player focused on automated long-range infrastructure inspection with utility and renewables exposure.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Finland-based provider of autonomous drone inspections for utilities and critical infrastructure. Directly comparable as a long-range aerial inspection specialist with utility-focused BVLOS operations.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Malaysia-headquartered drone-based enterprise inspection and asset management company serving utilities, oil & gas, and infrastructure. Comparable as a vertically-integrated drone inspection services provider with global utility relationships.

TypeDirect peer
Description

UK-based drone inspection services provider for utilities, oil & gas, and infrastructure. Closest direct peer given its focus on long-range aerial inspection of transmission/distribution networks for major energy operators.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

European drone group whose senseFly subsidiary is a leader in fixed-wing mapping and inspection drones. Broad incumbent in commercial fixed-wing UAS with overlapping utility and infrastructure inspection customers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

French manufacturer of fixed-wing commercial UAVs and provider of aerial inspection solutions for utilities, mining and infrastructure. Highly comparable given fixed-wing platform, BVLOS capability, and utility-inspection go-to-market.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Israel-based autonomous drone-in-a-box platform for industrial site inspection, including power utilities. Comparable as a software-and-hardware drone inspection platform targeting the same utility customer base.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Japan-based drone services and technology provider specializing in inspections for utilities, oil & gas, and infrastructure. Comparable fixed-wing/BVLOS inspection capability and multi-vertical customer base.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global market leader in commercial drones, including enterprise platforms used for utility and infrastructure inspection. Broad incumbent providing a cheaper alternative that constrains FuVeX's pricing power.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

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Named customers4 records

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Segment5 records

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Ideal customer profile4 records

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Technology focused
Yes
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI capability6 records

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AI maturity
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Has app

Feature5 records

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Core technology
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Number of profiles
Profiles7 records

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds4 records

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Investors5 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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FuVeX

Aerial Infrastructure Inspection Servicesfuvex.com

FuVeX firmographics

Firmographics
Name
FuVeX
Legal name
Fuvex Civil S.L.
Website
https://fuvex.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2013
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

FuVeX industry classification

Industry
Product category
Aerial Infrastructure Inspection Services
NAICS
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
SIC
Aircraft & Parts (3720), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)
akta.pro primary industry
Inspection Services (Ground, Aerial/Drone, Helicopter, Climbing) (EUADAJAC)
akta.pro secondary industries
Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol) (IMABAAAH), Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE)

Keywords

  • Long-range drones
  • BVLOS inspection
  • Drone manufacturing
  • Aerial data capture
  • Infrastructure inspection

Where FuVeX is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Tudela
HQ country
Spain
HQ region
Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

FuVeX business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Drone Inspection Services: Service-based revenue from providing drone inspection services for electrical infrastructure, gas pipelines, renewable installations, and agricultural applications. Contracts with major utilities including Naturgy, Endesa, and Electra Valdizarbe for long-range BVLOS inspections.
  2. Technology Licensing and Defense Services: Future revenue stream from defense and security applications leveraging proven drone technology and operational experience. Company expanding into dual-use technology for defense scenarios.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractEnterprise drone inspection services for utilities

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

FuVeX product offering

Product offering

Core offering

FuVeX designs, manufactures, and operates proprietary long-range fixed-wing drones equipped with visual, thermal, and LiDAR sensors for BVLOS inspection of critical infrastructure. The company delivers these capabilities primarily as contracted inspection services to energy utilities, gas and oil pipeline operators, renewable energy asset owners, agricultural customers, and defense and security clients, complemented by an AI-powered flight planning platform and ongoing expansion into defense dual-use applications.

Product overview

FuVeX is a technology company specializing in fixed-wing long-range drones for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) infrastructure inspection. The company operates a platform-based model combining proprietary drone hardware (Hexa FuVeX Mk.2), an AI-supported flight planning system (with 8 patents), and specialized inspection services across multiple sectors. Core offerings include the patented drone platforms and integrated sensors (visual, thermal, LiDAR), paired with service offerings for electrical lines, renewable infrastructure, agriculture, gas/oil pipelines, and land infrastructure. The company also provides defense and security solutions leveraging its dual-use technology capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Hexa FuVeX Mk.2 Fixed-wing long-range drone capable of operating up to 10 kilometers, integrating visual, thermal, and LiDAR sensors in a single flight for comprehensive electrical infrastructure inspection and defect detection. Designed for enterprise BVLOS infrastructure inspection missions.
  • Proprietary Flight Planning System AI-supported flight planning ecosystem with eight patents, enabling autonomous BVLOS drone operations for long-range infrastructure inspection missions. Supports autonomous navigation, mission planning, and execution for fixed-wing drone fleets.
  • Electrical Line Inspection Services Long-range BVLOS drone inspection of high and medium voltage electrical transmission and distribution lines, with thermal, visual, and LiDAR data capture for defect detection and digital twin creation. Delivered to enterprise utilities including Naturgy/UFD, Endesa, and Electra Valdizarbe, with over 26,000 km of lines and 200,000+ towers inspected.
  • Renewable Infrastructure Inspection Inspection services for renewable energy infrastructure including solar farms and wind turbines using specialized aerial data capture capabilities and BVLOS flight operations.
  • Gas and Oil Pipeline Inspection Long-range BVLOS inspection services for gas and oil pipeline corridors, supporting leak detection, environmental monitoring, and right-of-way surveillance.
  • Agriculture Inspection Services

Quantifiable outcome

  • Reduces inspection costs by replacing helicopter operations with more efficient drone flights
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use FuVeX

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

FuVeX technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

FuVeX partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, minor, flagship and supporting.

  • EndesamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Deployment of 17 FuVeX long-range drones for inspection of distribution networks, reflecting structural change toward digitalization and automation of critical infrastructure for energy transition.
  • INTEGRUAS ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Fuvex participates as a Spanish SME and leader in long-range UAS for industrial operations and critical missions. Consortium includes TTI, ACORDE, SIXTEMA, ITG, and FADA-CATEC for U-Space integration technologies.
  • VITAS Project ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Consortium including PILDOLABS (airspace design), FUVEX (drone design and construction), SATELIOT (5G IoT satellite communications), with CATEC and TECNALIA as technology centers for medical logistics drone research.
  • NaturgyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2021Strategic partnership for revolutionizing electrical grid inspection using mobile-network-controlled drones beyond visual line of sight. Naturgy provides the inspection contract for nearly 40,000 km of power lines, representing the largest drone usage contract in Europe.
  • VodafonecoreTechnology or Integration · 19 January 2021Provides mobile network technology (4G/5G) necessary for controlling drones beyond visual line of sight during Naturgy electrical grid inspections. Vodafone's RPS (Radio Positioning System) technology enables precise drone positioning through SIM card integration.
  • ENAIREsupportingOthers · 19 January 2021Spanish air navigation service provider collaborating within European RIMA project framework to support beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operations over electrical infrastructure.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

FuVeX competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Skydio: US-based autonomous drone manufacturer with strong enterprise and public-safety presence. Broad incumbent serving infrastructure inspection and public safety with autonomous flight technology overlapping FuVeX's autonomy capabilities.
  • Parrot (senseFly): European drone group whose senseFly subsidiary is a leader in fixed-wing mapping and inspection drones. Broad incumbent in commercial fixed-wing UAS with overlapping utility and infrastructure inspection customers.
  • DJI Enterprise: Global market leader in commercial drones, including enterprise platforms used for utility and infrastructure inspection. Broad incumbent providing a cheaper alternative that constrains FuVeX's pricing power.

Emerging players

  • H3 Dynamics: Singapore-based provider of autonomous drones and digital-twin inspection solutions for infrastructure and energy. Comparable emerging player focused on automated long-range infrastructure inspection with utility and renewables exposure.

Direct peers

  • Sharper Shape: Finland-based provider of autonomous drone inspections for utilities and critical infrastructure. Directly comparable as a long-range aerial inspection specialist with utility-focused BVLOS operations.
  • Aerodyne Group: Malaysia-headquartered drone-based enterprise inspection and asset management company serving utilities, oil & gas, and infrastructure. Comparable as a vertically-integrated drone inspection services provider with global utility relationships.
  • Cyberhawk: UK-based drone inspection services provider for utilities, oil & gas, and infrastructure. Closest direct peer given its focus on long-range aerial inspection of transmission/distribution networks for major energy operators.
  • Delair: French manufacturer of fixed-wing commercial UAVs and provider of aerial inspection solutions for utilities, mining and infrastructure. Highly comparable given fixed-wing platform, BVLOS capability, and utility-inspection go-to-market.
  • Percepto: Israel-based autonomous drone-in-a-box platform for industrial site inspection, including power utilities. Comparable as a software-and-hardware drone inspection platform targeting the same utility customer base.
  • Terra Drone: Japan-based drone services and technology provider specializing in inspections for utilities, oil & gas, and infrastructure. Comparable fixed-wing/BVLOS inspection capability and multi-vertical customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

FuVeX social profiles

Digital presence

FuVeX compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

FuVeX financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

FuVeX leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

FuVeX funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors5 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

FuVeX M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about FuVeX

What does FuVeX do?

FuVeX designs, manufactures, and operates proprietary long-range fixed-wing drones equipped with visual, thermal, and LiDAR sensors for BVLOS inspection of critical infrastructure. The company delivers these capabilities primarily as contracted inspection services to energy utilities, gas and oil pipeline operators, renewable energy asset owners, agricultural customers, and defense and security clients, complemented by an AI-powered flight planning platform and ongoing expansion into defense dual-use applications.

Is FuVeX a public or private company?

FuVeX is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was FuVeX founded?

FuVeX was founded in 2013. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is FuVeX based?

FuVeX is headquartered in Tudela, Spain, in the Europe region.

How does FuVeX make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Drone Inspection Services are the primary driver. The others are technology Licensing and Defense Services.

Who are FuVeX's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Skydio, Parrot (senseFly) and DJI Enterprise. H3 Dynamics is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Sharper Shape, Aerodyne Group, Cyberhawk, Delair, Percepto and Terra Drone.

Does FuVeX have an API?

No public API is recorded for FuVeX.

What industry is FuVeX in?

FuVeX's product category is Aerial Infrastructure Inspection Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUADAJAC, Inspection Services (Ground, Aerial/Drone, Helicopter, Climbing), with a secondary code of IMABAAAH, Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3720.

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BusinessinsiderFuVeX pone sus drones de largo alcance al servicio de la UME para luchar contra los incendios forestalesFuVeX supplied Hexa Mk.2 and Mk2.5 drones to Spain's UME for wildfire monitoring, equipped with electro-optical and thermal sensors for day and night imaging. The drones have over 100,000 km of operational experience and are now available for the wildfire campaign. FuVeX aims to develop autonomous drone infrastructure for long-term emergency and civil applications.Empresas de Capital Riesgo en EspaFuVeX Raises €3 Million in Oversubscribed Funding Round to Inspect 70% of Spain's Electricity Distribution Grid and Lead the European Dual-Use Drone MarketFuVeX closed an oversubscribed €3 million funding round to accelerate its dual-use drone business. The company aims to inspect 70% of Spain's electricity distribution grid by 2027, having already inspected over 36,000 km of lines. It will also expand internationally and strengthen its defense division.WebcapitalriesgoFuVeX levanta €3M en una ronda sobresuscrita para inspeccionar el 70% de la red eléctrica española de distribución y liderar el mercado europeo de drones dualesFuVeX raised €3M in an oversubscribed round from SODENA, SEGO Finance, Izertis Ventures, and family offices. The funding will support expansion in Europe and Latin America, defense, and new sectors like agriculture and oil & gas. The company aims to inspect 70% of Spain's distribution grid by 2027.Europa PressFuVeX levanta 3 millones para inspeccionar el 70% de la red eléctrica española y liderar el mercado de dronesFuVeX, a Spanish drone company, closed a €3M oversubscribed funding round to accelerate commercial and international growth. The company aims to inspect 70% of Spain's distribution grid by 2027, supported by contracts with Endesa and UFD. It also plans to expand into agriculture and oil & gas.Tech.euFuVeX raises €3M to scale dual-use drone technology across EuropeFuVeX raised €3 million in an oversubscribed round to expand its dual-use drone business across Europe. The company has inspected over 36,000 km of power lines and aims to cover 70% of Spain's network by 2027. It will use the funds to grow commercial and defence operations and international growth.FinSMEsFuVeX Raises €3M in FundingFuVeX, a Tudela, Spain-based drone provider, raised €3M from SODENA, SEGO Venture, Izertis Ventures, and family offices. The funds will accelerate commercial and international growth, expand manufacturing capacity, and extend technology into agriculture, oil and gas, and critical infrastructure. The company holds BVLOS authorizations up to 10km and eight patents.BusinessinsiderTRCaptiveX, el sistema UAV de TRC y Fuvex para vigilancia y comunicaciones en zonas críticasTRC and Fuvex developed TRCaptiveX, a dual-use UAV platform for surveillance and communications in critical zones. It operates in free or captive mode, supports heterogeneous payloads, and can function as a silent radio-electric node or 5G repeater. The system is being tested with the Spanish Army for operational validation.Startups RealFuvex raises €1.7 million to lead the European market for inspection dronesFuVeX, a Navarre-based company specializing in long-range drones for power grid inspection, has closed a €1.7 million Series A funding round in its first capital-raising phase after more than a decade of development and production. The round was led by Sodena with a €500,000 investment and also includes €1.5 million in public R&D project grants, with funds earmarked to reduce operating costs by 33% this year and expand into gas pipeline, agriculture, and security/defense sectors. The company, which has already inspected over 25,000 km of power lines covering 95% of Spain's national distribution network, plans to scale internationally across Europe and Latin America while targeting 40,000 km inspected annually by 2026.Empresas de Capital Riesgo en EspaSodena takes part in Fuvex’s €1.7 million funding round to lead the European inspection drone marketFuVeX, a Navarre-based drone company, closed a €1.7 million Series A funding round led by Sodena and supported by public grants. The funds will help expand into new markets, increase inspections, and reduce operating costs, with a goal of becoming a leading autonomous drone company by 2030.HastingsutilitiesTop 5 Safety Innovations in the Utility IndustryThe article outlines five key safety innovations transforming the utility industry: wearable technology for worker monitoring, drones for infrastructure inspection, Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) to prevent wildfires, advanced personal protective equipment (PPE), and IoT smart sensors. It highlights specific implementations, such as Naturgy's contract with startup Fuvex for drone inspections and Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) use of EPSS, which reduced reportable ignitions by 80%. These technologies aim to reduce workplace accidents, improve operational efficiency, and enhance regulatory compliance.