What DeltaQuad does

DeltaQuad B.V. is a privately held Dutch manufacturer of electric long-range VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) fixed-wing UAVs, headquartered in Duivendrecht near Amsterdam and founded in 2012. Its flagship DeltaQuad Evo platform combines vertical take-off and landing with fixed-wing aerodynamic efficiency, offering up to 272 km range, 4+ hours of flight endurance (with a demonstrated 8-hour milestone), 3 kg dual payload capacity, and a modular architecture supporting swappable surveillance, mapping, and automation sensors. The product family is organized around four variants—Evo Tactical (military-grade ISR with anti-jamming GNSS, EW resistance, ATAK integration, and stealth switch), Evo Enterprise (commercial mapping and inspection with Auterion Suite fleet management and NTRIP RTK), Evo Government (police and public safety), and Evo Stealth (covert low-visibility operations)—built on Auterion's open-source PX4 flight control ecosystem with a patented wing design and ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing.

The company serves defense and security organizations as its primary segment, with documented deployments including the Royal Netherlands Army (including a Letter of Intent for VTOL UAV procurement with the Dutch Ministry of Defence), the Ukrainian Armed Forces (ISTAR, logistics transport, and reconnaissance on the front lines), and the United Nations (safety missions in the Central African Republic). Secondary segments include agriculture, rail and road, GIS mapping, oil and gas, utilities, environmental/humanitarian, and mining and construction. Revenue is generated primarily through direct quote-based hardware sales of the Evo platform and variants, payload and sensor sales (NextVision, YellowScan, AgEagle, Sony, Agrowing), and professional services including training, support, and maintenance billed at EUR 180/hour for investigation and repair.

DeltaQuad's go-to-market blends enterprise field sales to defence ministries and armed forces with regional channel partnerships (Meridein Group OÜ for the Baltics), contract manufacturing with VDL Groep for production scaling, and active participation in European defence forums and academic partnerships (TU Delft). In February 2026 the company received strategic investment from Dutch investment firm Parcom and Amsterdam/London-based Keen Venture Partners to accelerate autonomy and payload integration and to support international expansion, with stated geographic restrictions excluding Russia and Belarus.

Name

DeltaQuad

Legal name

DeltaQuad B.V.

Website

https://deltaquad.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DeltaQuad is a Dutch manufacturer of electric long-range VTOL fixed-wing UAVs serving defense ministries, armed forces, and government organizations with its modular Evo platform, specializing in ISR, mapping, inspection, and covert operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

VTOL Fixed-Wing UAV Systems (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft (3721)

akta.pro primary industry

VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aircraft (UAV) (IMABAIAB), UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO), Autonomous Flight Control & Guidance Systems (UAS/Urban Air Mobility) (IMABAFAO)

Keywords

• Fixed-wing VTOL UAVs
• Military-grade ISR drones
• Aerial mapping payloads
• Defence drone manufacturing
• Autonomous UAV systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Duivendrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UAV Hardware Sales: Direct sales of DeltaQuad Evo platform and variants (Tactical, Enterprise, Government, Stealth) along with optional add-ons and accessories. One-time hardware purchase model with 12-month standard warranty.
2. Payload and Sensor Sales: Sale of compatible payloads including surveillance cameras (NextVision Nighthawk 2 UZ, Raptor 360), mapping sensors (Sony ILX-LR1, YellowScan Surveyor Ultra, AgEagle multispectral sensors), and customization payload integration kits.
3. Professional Services: Training, customer support, and maintenance services. ISO 9001-certified quality management system with documented support processes. Investigation and repair services at standard rate of EUR 180/hour for incident analysis.
4. Manufacturing Partnership Revenue: Partnership with VDL Groep for expanded production capacity to meet rising demand from national and international defence partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DeltaQuad designs, develops, and manufactures electric long-range fixed-wing VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) UAVs, with the DeltaQuad Evo as its flagship platform offered in Tactical, Enterprise, Government, and Stealth variants. The company sells the airframes together with a modular ecosystem of swappable payloads (surveillance EO/IR cameras, multispectral/LiDAR mapping sensors, custom integration kits, and aerial payload deployment systems) and provides associated professional training, integration, and support services to defence, government, and commercial customers.

Product overview

DeltaQuad is a Dutch manufacturer of electric long-range VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) fixed-wing UAVs, with the DeltaQuad Evo as its flagship platform. The product portfolio centers on the Evo base platform with four specialized variants: Evo Tactical (military-grade ISR for defense operations), Evo Enterprise (commercial mapping and inspection), Evo Government (public safety and emergency response), and Evo Stealth (covert operations). The Evo platform features modular dual-slot payload architecture supporting interchangeable sensors and mission-specific configurations. Available payloads include surveillance cameras (NextVision Nighthawk 2 UZ, Raptor 360), mapping sensors (AgEagle multispectral, Sony RGB, YellowScan LiDAR), customization integration kits, and aerial payload deployment systems. All Evo variants share common features including patented wing design, automatic landing gear, user-serviceable modular architecture, and autonomy capabilities. The company also offers proprietary ground control stations and cloud-based fleet management via Auterion Suite.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DeltaQuad Evo Flagship fixed-wing VTOL UAV platform combining vertical take-off and landing capability with fixed-wing efficiency. Features dual payload capacity, up to 272 km range, 4+ hour flight time, 3 kg payload capacity, patented wing design, automatic landing gear, user-serviceable modular architecture, and Auterion PX4-based autonomy. Serves as the base platform for all Evo variants sold to defence, government, and commercial customers.
• DeltaQuad Evo Tactical Military-grade ISR variant of the Evo platform for defence and security operations. Features anti-jamming CRPA GNSS, inertial navigation with vision-based correction, EW-resistant directional data links, pre-programmable stealth switch, ATAK integration, and payload deployment capability. Battlefield-proven by the Ukrainian Armed Forces for ISTAR, logistics transport, and counter-UAS missions.
• DeltaQuad Evo Enterprise Commercial Evo variant for professional mapping, monitoring, and inspection. Features cloud-enabled fleet management via Auterion Suite with onboard LTE radio, NTRIP RTK corrections for real-time accuracy, PPK post-processing, and dual swappable payloads supporting multispectral, LiDAR, and RGB sensors. Used for mapping, surveying, precision agriculture, and infrastructure inspection.
• DeltaQuad Evo Government Evo variant for public service and national security applications including police, traffic management, emergency response, and disaster assessment. Offers ATAK compatibility for mesh collaboration, advanced surveillance capabilities, and rapid deployment for public safety operations.
• DeltaQuad Evo Stealth Low-visibility Evo variant for covert deploy-and-forget operations and autonomous payload delivery. Features low acoustic signature, pre-programmable stealth switch cutting all radio emissions at key waypoints, anti-jamming GNSS, GNSS-denied inertial navigation, and cost-effective switchable radio link for stealth missions.
• Surveillance Payloads EO/IR camera payload module for aerial surveillance and reconnaissance on the Evo platform. Includes NextVision Nighthawk 2 UZ (x40 zoom, dual EO/IR) and NextVision Raptor 360 (x80 zoom, 360-degree continuous rotation). Enables day/night surveillance, object detection, identification, tracking, and HD onboard recording.
• Mapping Payloads Mapping sensor payload module for surveying, mapping, and 3D modeling on the Evo platform. Includes AgEagle Altum-PT (5-band multispectral), Sony ILX-LR1 RGB (61 MP), YellowScan Surveyor Ultra OEM LiDAR (3 cm precision, 1200 ha coverage, embedded 8 MP RGB), and WorksWell WIRIS Pro thermal/RGB. Supports high-resolution orthomosaic generation and volumetric analysis.
• Customization Payload Integration Kit Custom payload integration kit enabling operators to mount bespoke sensors on the Evo platform. Dual and single bay versions available with tools-free attachment system, 3D print designs for custom bottom plates, 5V and 16V power options, MAVLink support for vehicle control, and onboard computing access for advanced integrations.
• Aerial Payload Deployment System Mission-controlled aerial payload deployment system for autonomous mid-flight cargo release. Supports 230 km max flight range, 2.5 kg dual payload capacity with package dimensions of 200 x 180 x 90 mm, dual payload doors enabling two separate drops, 1m hover and 8m forward delivery accuracy, and an optional auxiliary battery for extended flight time. Used for logistics transport and autonomous supply missions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2x range and endurance compared to comparable VTOL UAV systems
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and strategic.

• OmniDrones ProjectssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Memorandum of Understanding signed to formalize cooperation focused on civil applications for the DeltaQuad Evo Enterprise/Government platform. Initial focus on Netherlands with potential extension into selected European markets. Collaboration areas include civil market development, demonstrations, training activities, customer engagement, and regulatory readiness. Focus areas include public safety, infrastructure inspection, utilities, mapping, emergency response.
• Meridein Group OÜcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 April 2026Estonian provider of drone solutions and services serving as DeltaQuad's authorized regional commercial partner for the Baltic region (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania). Meridein supports customer engagement, local representation, market access, training capabilities, and integration services for defence organizations across the region.
• Deep Tech Defence Alliance (DTDA)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025DeltaQuad is a founding member of DTDA, a European initiative to strengthen defence innovation and the Dutch Defence Technological and Industrial Base (NLDTIB). DTDA unites leading deep-tech companies across defence sector focusing on autonomous systems, AI, advanced sensors. Aligned with Defence Strategy for Industry and Innovation (D-SII 2025-2029), STRAIIK-D Action Agenda, and Action Plan for Production Security in Unmanned Systems (APOS).
• Dutch Coalition for Defence and Security (DCDS)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2025DeltaQuad joined DCDS alongside 26 other Dutch defence and security companies to strengthen collaboration and collective capabilities in the Dutch defence ecosystem.
• VDL GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2025Manufacturing partnership to expand production capacity of DeltaQuad Evo surveillance drone at VDL's facility in Born, Netherlands. Collaboration responds to rising demand from national and international defence partners and supports Dutch government's call to strengthen domestic defence industry capabilities.
• AuterioncoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership powering DeltaQuad Evo platforms with Auterion's open-source PX4 flight control ecosystem. Auterion Suite provides cloud-enabled fleet management, flight control, and connectivity through onboard LTE radio. Auterion Mission Control powers the controller interface for mission management.
• NextVisionsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for EO-IR stabilized camera turrets including Nighthawk 2 UZ (x40 zoom, dual EO/IR) and Raptor 360 (x80 zoom, 360° continuous rotation) as surveillance payloads for DeltaQuad Evo platform.
• YellowScansupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for LiDAR mapping solutions including YellowScan Surveyor Ultra OEM integration offering 3cm precision, 1200 ha coverage, and embedded 8MP RGB camera for colorized point cloud generation.
• AgEagle (MicaSense)supportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for multispectral sensors including AgEagle Altum-PT (5 multispectral bands), RedEdge-P, and RedEdge-P Dual for agricultural and mapping applications on DeltaQuad Evo.
• AgrowingsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Agrowing ILX-LR1 payload delivering 10x12 MP multispectral bands and 61 MP RGB mapping capabilities for precision agriculture applications.
• SonysupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Sony ILX-LR1 and Sony α7R IV RGB mapping payloads offering up to 1200 ha coverage at 1cm/px GSD and 61 MP resolution for precision mapping.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Parrot SA: French-listed drone manufacturer with consumer, commercial, and defense (Parrot Anafi) product lines. A broader incumbent overlapping DeltaQuad's commercial mapping and government verticals, but with a much wider portfolio and less specialisation in long-endurance tactical VTOL.
• Shield AI: US-based AI defence-tech company producing the V-BAT VTOL UAV and Hivemind autonomy stack. Direct airframe competition to DeltaQuad's Evo Tactical for military ISR plus a vertically integrated autonomy stack that competes with DeltaQuad's PX4/Auterion positioning.
• AeroVironment: US-listed defence UAV specialist (Puma, Switchblade, JUMP). A broader incumbent in military small-UAS with extensive US DoD relationships, overlapping with DeltaQuad Evo Tactical in ISR and tactical mission sets but with global reach and scale far beyond DeltaQuad.

Direct peers

• Tekever: Portuguese defence-tech company offering fixed-wing UAVs (AR3, AR4) and an AI-enabled ISR platform. Direct peer in the European long-endurance military UAV space, also serving government defence and security customers.
• ideaForge: India-listed defence and enterprise UAV manufacturer (NETRA V, SWITCH). Comparable as a fixed-wing/VTOL UAV maker serving both military and commercial mapping verticals with dual-use product positioning similar to DeltaQuad's Evo variants.
• Threod Systems: Estonian UAV manufacturer producing fixed-wing systems (Stream C, THOR) for military and government applications. Comparable in long-endurance tactical UAV category and overlapping geographic customer base (Baltics, NATO-aligned European defence).
• Wingtra: Swiss VTOL fixed-wing UAV maker focused on surveying and mapping with the WingtraOne platform. Directly comparable in airframe category (VTOL fixed-wing), payload-agnostic architecture, and commercial mapping/surveying vertical overlap with DeltaQuad Evo Enterprise.
• FIXAR: Latvia/Poland-rooted VTOL UAV maker focused on commercial and industrial mapping/inspection. Comparable in airframe category (fully autonomous fixed-wing VTOL) and target verticals (mapping, surveying, inspection) where DeltaQuad Evo Enterprise competes.
• Quantum Systems: German manufacturer of electric fixed-wing VTOL UAVs (Trinity, Vector) for defense and commercial mapping. Closest direct competitor to DeltaQuad in long-endurance military VTOL fixed-wing platforms and shares the same European defence-tech customer base.

Others

• Auterion: US/Swiss open-source PX4 flight control and fleet management software provider that powers DeltaQuad Evo. Strategic technology partner and ecosystem enabler; not a direct drone competitor but adjacent infrastructure whose roadmap and pricing decisions directly affect DeltaQuad's product capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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