What Acecore Technologies does

Acecore Technologies is a Netherlands-based designer and manufacturer of professional multirotor UAVs, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Uden (Oss area), where all platforms are hand-crafted from premium locally sourced carbon fiber. The product portfolio spans four platforms: Zoe (entry-level quad/x8 inspection and mapping drone), Noa (heavy-lift hexacopter with up to 20 kg payload), Noa Hybrid (hybrid gas-electric platform delivering up to 265 minutes of endurance), and Zetona (compact close-range inspection drone). Core engineering assets include redundant six-motor propulsion, a proprietary Signav Ultra military-grade ground control station, anti-jamming/spoofing GNSS, AES-encrypted datalinks, a modular payload bay with verified integrations from RIEGL, YellowScan, Sony, PhaseOne, NextVision, Trillium, Workswell, Gremsy, and UMAG, and optional factory integration of radios from Doodle Labs, Silvus, Persistent Systems, and KONGSBERG.

Acecore serves industrial inspection (roof, bridge, pipeline, powerline, wind turbine, offshore), security and surveillance, government and defense (NDAA compliant, ISR, mine detection), mapping and surveying (LiDAR, photogrammetry), and creative/cinematography customers, selling exclusively through a direct enterprise sales team with named account managers and sales engineers. Revenue is generated from one-time hardware sales (EUR 16,900 to EUR 89,000 list pricing), modular payload and accessory sales, on-site and train-the-trainer training services, and bespoke custom integration projects. The company is privately held and founder-owned (legal entity Acecore Technologies JL B.V.) with no disclosed external funding or institutional investors.

Name

Acecore Technologies

Legal name

Acecore Technologies JL B.V.

Website

https://acecoretechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Acecore Technologies is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of hand-crafted professional multirotor UAVs (Zoe, Noa, Noa Hybrid, Zetona) serving industrial inspection, security, defense, mapping, and cinema customers globally via direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Drones

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), 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), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) & Multirotor Drones (IMABAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Remote Operations Infrastructure (IMABAIAL), VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC), Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH)

Keywords

• Professional UAV systems
• Industrial inspection drones
• Commercial drone manufacturing
• Government defense UAVs
• Aerial mapping drones

Headquarters

HQ city

Oss

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UAV Hardware Sales: Acecore generates primary revenue from selling complete drone systems, including base platforms (Zoe, Noa, Noa Hybrid, Zetona) and proprietary controllers (Signav Ultra, Herelink George). Sales are one-time hardware purchases with custom configuration options; pricing starts from €16,900 for base models.
2. Payload and Accessory Sales: Revenue from modular payload integrations including cameras (Sony, PhaseOne, RIEGL), thermal sensors (NextVision Raptor, Trillium HD45, Workswell WIRIS Pro), LiDAR systems (RIEGL miniVUX-3, YellowScan), and specialized sensors (UMAG V2Mag mine detection). Payloads are sold as add-on modules to complement core drone systems.
3. Training and Support Services: On-site training services including 'train-the-trainer' programs and direct team training. Training prepares pilots for multiple scenarios with theoretical and practical components. Service programs and ongoing support help maintain operations.
4. Custom Integration and Configuration: Custom projects and bespoke system configurations where Acecore engineers integrate customer-specified cameras, sensors, modules, or hardware into customized drone platforms. This premium service differentiates Acecore from standard off-the-shelf offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Acecore Technologies designs and handcrafts professional multirotor UAV systems in the Netherlands for industrial inspection, security, mapping, and government/defense applications. The portfolio includes Zoe, Noa, Noa Hybrid, and Zetona drone platforms, complemented by modular payloads (cameras, thermal sensors, LiDAR), proprietary ground control stations, and hybrid-electric power systems. Revenue is generated primarily through direct sales of complete drone systems, payload add-ons, and bespoke integration/training services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zoe Drone Versatile quadcopter/x8 multirotor drone for industrial inspection and mapping applications; x4 version priced at €16,900 and x8 at €19,900 with 47/40 minute flight times and up to 5.6kg payload capacity.
• Noa (New Generation) Heavy-lift hexacopter with 20kg payload capacity for demanding industrial applications; priced at €30,900 with 80 minute flight time, 19.8kg payload, and MTOW of 36.9kg.
• Noa Hybrid Extended-endurance hexacopter featuring a liquid-cooled 4kW onboard generator combined with electric propulsion and dual backup batteries; delivers up to 265 minutes flight endurance with 6kg payload, priced at €89,000.
• Zetona Drone Compact drone with front-mounted gimbal designed for precision close-range inspections, equipped with Sony LR-1 camera; priced at €18,900 with 30 minute flight time and 12kg MTOW.
• Signav Ultra Ground Control Station Proprietary radio-agnostic military-grade ground control station built on Panasonic FZ-M1, MIL-STD-810G certified, IP65 rated, with Windows OS, 8GB RAM, and hot-swappable battery; factory-configurable for existing military networks with radio options including Doodle Labs, Silvus Technologies, Persistent Systems MPU5, and KONGSBERG.
• UMAGMission Software Single-access-point software for V2Mag Drone Magnetic Operations including Drone Mission Planning, Payload Control, Automatic Magnetic Data Processing, and Advanced Target Analysis; fully integrated with the NOA platform for mine detection operations.
• Training and Support Services On-site training services including train-the-trainer programs and direct team training covering theoretical and practical components, plus service programs and ongoing operational support to maintain drone operations.
• Custom Integration and Configuration Bespoke engineering service where Acecore engineers integrate customer-specified cameras, sensors, modules, or hardware into customized drone platforms, with custom color options and transport cases available as add-ons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 265 minutes flight time with Noa Hybrid vs typical 20-40 minutes for conventional drones
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NextVisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationNextVision Raptor military-grade EO/IR camera integrated on government drones. The Raptor offers 80× zoom, 1280×720 thermal resolution, weighing only 740 grams. Installed on M4 (Zoe) platform as standard ISR payload option.
• TrilliumcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrillium HD45 EO/IR solution integrated on Acecore platforms. Features 360° continuous pan, 1280×720 thermal resolution, electronic stabilization and scene tracking for mission-critical intelligence. Compatible with Noa and Noa Hybrid.
• RIEGLcoreTechnology or IntegrationRIEGL LiDAR sensors (miniVUX-3, VUX-1UAV, VUX-120, VQ-840-GL) integrated for 3D mapping and surveying. RIEGL sensors enable high-speed data acquisition with fully linear, unidirectional, parallel scan lines for precise point pattern generation.
• YellowScancoreTechnology or IntegrationYellowScan LiDAR systems (Mapper, Voyager) integrated for aerial mapping. Collaboration for fully integrated LiDAR mapping systems that work seamlessly with Acecore drone platforms.
• PhaseOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationPhaseOne P3 100MP camera integrated for ultra-high-resolution aerial photography. Integration provides ultra-stable and prolonged flights with top-class reliability for demanding imaging applications.
• SonycoreTechnology or IntegrationSony LR1 camera integrated for high-resolution imaging. Also supports Sony A7R camera configurations for professional photography and inspection applications.
• WorkswellcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorkswell WIRIS Pro thermal camera integrated for thermal inspection applications. Enables detection of temperature anomalies, moisture issues, and insulation failures during inspections.
• GremsycoreTechnology or IntegrationGremsy VIO F1 3-axis gyro-stabilized gimbal with built-in laser range finder. Features AI-driven auto identification & tracking for various professional applications.
• UMAGcoreTechnology or IntegrationUMAG V2Mag mine detection solution integrated with Noa platform. World-record low noise level of 0.01 nT with cm-level accuracy. Includes UMAGMission software for complete drone magnetic operation management.
• Doodle LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationDoodle Labs Smart Radio and Mesh Rider tactical radio links integrated for command and control. Provides long-range communication with mesh networking, encrypted links, and ultra-low latency for demanding missions.
• Silvus TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationSilvus Technologies radio systems integrated for mission-critical wireless communication. Supports real-time data exchange over long distances in environments with interference and signal degradation.
• Persistent SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPersistent Systems MPU5 radio integrated for tactical communications. Provides robust, secure communication links for military and security applications.
• KONGSBERGcoreTechnology or IntegrationKONGSBERG radio systems integrated for defense and government applications. Provides reliable communication solutions compatible with existing military infrastructure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DJI: The dominant global commercial and prosumer drone manufacturer, with multirotor platforms (Matrice, Mavic) widely used in inspection, mapping, security, and cinematography. DJI is the volume incumbent against which every professional multirotor maker — including Acecore — must differentiate on NDAA compliance, endurance, and customization.
• Autel Robotics: Chinese drone manufacturer offering the EVO series of professional and consumer multirotors. Competes with Acecore on price-performance in inspection and security segments and represents the most credible non-DJI low-cost alternative.
• Teledyne FLIR: Major US defense and industrial sensor company that also produces integrated small UAS solutions (Black Hornet, SkyRanger) for defense and security. Comparable as a defense/security drone peer, though FLIR's offerings are more turnkey platform + sensor packages.

Direct peers

• Parrot: European-headquartered professional drone maker (France) with commercial multirotor platforms (Anafi series) serving inspection, mapping, and defense markets. Parrot is the closest direct geographic and product peer to Acecore and also owns senseFly for mapping drones.
• senseFly: A Parrot subsidiary producing professional mapping and surveying fixed-wing/multirotor drones with integrated photogrammetry workflows. Comparable to Acecore in mapping/surveying use cases and overlapping LiDAR/photogrammetry payload ecosystem.
• Skydio: US-based autonomous drone maker focused on inspection, public safety, and defense applications with strong autonomy software. Skydio competes directly with Acecore in enterprise inspection and US defense segments and is a key NDAA-compliant alternative.
• Microdrones: German-headquartered professional drone maker specializing in LiDAR and photogrammetry mapping systems with integrated end-to-end workflows. Direct competitor to Acecore in the European mapping and surveying segment, with overlapping RIEGL/YellowScan-style payload integrations.

Emerging players

• Wingtra: Swiss-based VTOL mapping drone maker specializing in surveying and photogrammetry with integrated cameras and LiDAR. Comparable to Acecore's mapping and surveying use cases, especially as a European premium-mapping peer.
• Freefly Systems: US-based professional drone maker specializing in high-payload cinema and inspection platforms (Alta X). Closely comparable to Acecore's heavy-lift Noa platform for cinematography and high-payload industrial applications.
• Quantum Systems: German VTOL fixed-wing drone maker serving defense, mapping, and security markets across Europe. Comparable to Acecore as a European defense and government drone peer with a focus on ISR and mapping missions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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