Aeraccess
Aeraccess (AERBORNE) is a French designer and manufacturer of military-grade unmanned aircraft systems — indoor tactical UAVs, outdoor ISR platforms, counter-UAS systems, payloads, and ground control stations — serving defense forces, law enforcement, first responders, and CBRN operators across Europe, Africa, and the Americas via direct enterprise sales and channel partnerships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersCourcouronnes, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Aeraccess does
Aeraccess (legal entity AERBORNE) is a French designer and manufacturer of military-grade unmanned aircraft systems headquartered in Soisy-Sur-Seine, France, with regional offices in London (UK) and Ebene (Mauritius). The company operates a vertically integrated portfolio spanning indoor tactical UAVs (NANOHAWK, SPARROWHAWK), outdoor ISR platforms (HAWKER Q800X, HAWKEYE MK I/II), counter-UAS systems (BUZZARD loitering munition, WASP anti-drone micro-UAS, SMDR2 detection system), modular payloads (TRACKER-I 360° PTZ), ground control stations (SOLO, UNO, Tablet GCS, PELI-GCS), and a proprietary mission software suite. Core technology centers on embedded AI for autonomous navigation in GPS-denied and confined environments, peripheral collision avoidance sensors with vision-based data fusion, AES 256 encrypted datalinks, and IP54 ruggedized all-weather airframes capable of operating in wind up to 70 kph with 90 kph gusts.
The company serves defense and military forces, law enforcement and SWAT units, first responders, nuclear and CBRN response teams, and inspection verticals (oil & gas, utilities, agriculture). Revenue is generated primarily through direct enterprise hardware sales of UAV platforms, payloads, and ground control stations, supplemented by service and support agreements; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales supported by regional offices and an Americas channel partnership with Barfield Inc. (AFI KLM E&M) signed in April 2021. Integration partnerships with MIRION (CBRN sensors), Luceor (WiMesh radio), SCALIAN (tethered solutions), and DroneHive (drone-in-a-box), plus participation in the EU H2020 TERRIFFIC consortium, extend the platform into CBRN detection, persistent surveillance, and first-responder markets.
Founded in 2014 per firmographic data (with an alternative 2017 date referenced in company history materials), Aeraccess employs 11–50 people and operates as a privately-held company with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or public listing. The leadership team is led by Founder & CEO Shehzaad Callachand and includes dedicated Executive CEOs for the UK and Africa divisions, plus a Defense Advisor, Financial Advisor, and Technical and AI Advisor.
Aeraccess firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aeraccess
- Legal name
- AERBORNE
- Website
- https://aeraccess-group.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Aeraccess (AERBORNE) is a French designer and manufacturer of military-grade unmanned aircraft systems — indoor tactical UAVs, outdoor ISR platforms, counter-UAS systems, payloads, and ground control stations — serving defense forces, law enforcement, first responders, and CBRN operators across Europe, Africa, and the Americas via direct enterprise sales and channel partnerships.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Aeraccess industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG), Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH), VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC)
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Where Aeraccess is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Courcouronnes
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Aeraccess business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- UAV Platform Sales: Sale of unmanned aircraft systems including NanoHawk, SparrowHawk, HawkEye MK I/II, Hawker Q800X, and Buzzard loitering munitions. Hardware sales of military-grade drones for defense and security applications.
- Payload and Sensor Sales: Sale of plug-and-play payloads including Tracker-I stabilized EOIR payloads, CBRNe sensors, thermal cameras, and custom sensor integration.
- Ground Control Stations: Sale of ground control stations including GCS SOLO, GCS UNO, Tablet GCS, and PELI-GCS for UAV operation.
- Service and Support Agreements: UAV sales and support agreements including training, maintenance, and ongoing service support for deployed systems.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Aeraccess product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aeraccess (AERBORNE) designs, manufactures, and sells a portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for military, law enforcement, and security applications. The product line spans indoor tactical UAVs (NanoHawk, SparrowHawk), outdoor ISR platforms (Hawker Q800X, Hawkeye MK I/II), counter-UAS solutions (Buzzard loitering munition, Wasp anti-drone, SMDR2 surveillance system), and supporting payloads, ground control stations, and mission software.
Product overview
AERBORNE (AERACCESS Group) is a French technology solutions provider that designs, builds, and produces an innovative portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for military, law enforcement, and civil applications. The portfolio is organized around indoor UAVs (NANOHAWK, SPARROWHAWK), outdoor UAVs (HAWKER Q800X, HAWKEYE MK I, HAWKEYE MK II), counter-UAS solutions (BUZZARD loitering munition, WASP anti-drone micro-UAS, SMDR2), and supporting products including TRACKER-I payloads and GCS ground control stations. The ecosystem is unified by proprietary Mission Software that integrates AI capabilities across the product line for autonomous navigation, threat detection, and surveillance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- NANOHAWK A palm-sized soldier body-worn indoor UAV platform developed on a French DGA program, equipped with thermal and EO sensors, using embedded AI and peripheral avoidance sensors for autonomous flight in confined indoor spaces up to 4 storeys. Targeted at special forces, law enforcement, and indoor reconnaissance operations.
- SPARROWHAWK An indoor UAV built jointly with police for law enforcement and close quarter combat, capable of carrying extra payloads such as flashbangs, teargas grenades, and other lethal payloads for hostage and counter-terrorism applications, equipped with low light and thermal sensors.
- HAWKER Q800X An all-weather ISR UAV platform ruggedized to IP54, capable of carrying plug-and-play payloads up to 1kg, featuring encrypted AES 256 datalink, CBRNe radiation mapping with MIRION Spir Explorer, and tethered continuous flight option. Designed for defense, security, and critical infrastructure surveillance.
- HAWKEYE MK I An affordable mini UAS providing over-the-wall intelligence for military and law enforcement, with dual EOIR payload, fully digital encrypted datalink, one-man operation with tablet and one-hand controller, and 2km range.
- HAWKEYE MK II A 2kg micro UAS providing real-time day and night short-range reconnaissance, perimeter surveillance, and tactical situational awareness, featuring digital communications, GPS-denied navigation, dual low-light visible and thermal camera, and foldable structure.
- BUZZARD UAS A quadcopter small-size loitering munition with vertical take-off and landing, designed for jammed environments and harsh weather conditions, equipped with FPV dual EOIR and multiple warhead options including GK-1 HEAT, GTB-1 FAE, and GO-1 HE.
- WASP UAS A manportable hit-to-kill micro-UAS derived from the Hawkeye MK I, designed for counter-drone operations with high-speed interception capabilities, kinetic neutralisation, encrypted AES 256 datalink, and GPS-denied operation via MESH secured network.
- SMDR2 Counter-UAS System A rapidly deployable (under 10 minutes) autonomous surveillance and recognition system comprising mast with 6.8m deployed height, electro-optical system with thermal and day/night cameras, and electronically scanned Doppler radar for 360-degree monitoring of borders, pipelines, and large areas.
- TRACKER-I Payloads A 360-degree continuous PTZ field-proven stabilized payload with plug-and-play mounting on air, ground, or maritime platforms, integrating sensors including EO 30x optical zoom, thermal 1024/640, SWIR, LRF, Nocturn night vision, and laser designators.
- Ground Control Stations (GCS) A family of ground control stations including SOLO (all-in-one with touchscreen and joysticks), UNO (one-hand controller for indoor tactical operations), Tablet GCS (7-inch ruggedized), and PELI-GCS (dual-monitor transportable), all with fully encrypted datalink and harsh-weather IP65 resistance.
- Mission Software A proprietary software suite for autonomous drone navigation with AI capabilities for detecting, tracking, and defeating low, slow, and small air threats, integrating with existing C-UAS systems and featuring control and supervision stations, decision support tools, satcom, and incident reporting modules.
Quantifiable outcome
- 24/7 autonomous surveillance with drone box solutions
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Companies that use Aeraccess
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Aeraccess technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
AI capability13 records
Feature7 records
Aeraccess partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Barfield Inc. (AFI KLM E&M)coreBarfield Inc., a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance in the Americas, signed a UAV/Drone Sales & Support Agreement with Aeraccess. This partnership expands Barfield's active participation in the UAV industry with a performance-driven innovative Surveillance Drone manufacturer focusing on law enforcement, defense, facility security, and border enforcement solutions.
- DroneHiveminorRelated partner for perimeter security drone solutions. DroneHive provides dronebox solutions integrated with Aeraccess UAVs for autonomous 24/7 surveillance operations.
- MIRIONcoreMIRION Technologies provides the Spir Explorer sensor integrated with Hawker Q800X for real-time radiological detection, measurement, and identification of nuclide. Used for CBRN applications including environmental surveys, military reconnaissance, RDD detection, and nuclear power plant emergency response.
- TERRIFFIC Consortium (EU H2020)minorTERRIFFIC project brings together 10 European organisations to improve first responder effectiveness during Radiological, Nuclear, explosive (RNe) incidents. Aeraccess contributes UAV technology for reduced response times and higher automated detection capabilities.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Aeraccess competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- AeroVironment: AeroVironment is a US-based leading tactical UAS manufacturer and the originator of the Switchblade loitering munition. It is the most direct competitor to Aeraccess in loitering munitions (Buzzard vs Switchblade), tactical ISR (Hawkeye/Raven-class), and counter-UAS solutions, with overlapping defense and security customer bases globally.
- DroneShield: DroneShield is an Australian counter-UAS specialist providing detection (RfPatrol, DroneSentry) and soft-kill defeat solutions. It is directly comparable to Aeraccess's SMDR2 detection system and Buzzard/Wasp counter-UAS offerings, serving similar defense and critical-infrastructure security customers.
- TEKEVER: TEKEVER is a Portuguese UAS company offering AR3/AR5 tactical UAVs for ISR, maritime surveillance, and border security. It is comparable to Aeraccess in European tactical UAV market positioning, dual-use defense/security customer base, and product-line focus on small to mid-sized ISR platforms.
- UAVTEK: UAVTEK is a UK-based nano/tactical UAV manufacturer producing small tactical drones for defense and security. It is directly comparable to Aeraccess's NanoHawk/SparrowHawk indoor tactical platforms and shares similar end customers in UK and European law enforcement and military special operations.
Broad incumbents
- Thales Group: Thales is a French defense and aerospace prime with a broader UAS portfolio, avionics, and command-and-control systems. It competes with Aeraccess in French DGA procurement, secure communications, and counter-UAS through larger-scale programs and incumbent relationships with French armed forces.
- Elbit Systems: Elbit Systems is an Israeli defense prime with a broad tactical UAS portfolio including the THOR loitering munition and Magni/BlackHawk rotary platforms. It overlaps with Aeraccess across counter-UAS, loitering munitions, and tactical ISR, and competes for similar international defense and security customers, particularly in Europe and Africa.
- Teledyne FLIR Defense: Teledyne FLIR is a US defense incumbent providing tactical UAS (Black Hornet nano UAV, SkyRanger), thermal/EOIR payloads, and counter-drone detection systems. It overlaps with Aeraccess's NanoHawk miniaturization, Tracker-I payloads, and SMDR2 detection offerings for similar defense and security end customers.
- SAAB: SAAB is a Swedish defense and aerospace company offering tactical UAS (Skeldar), counter-UAS systems, and command-and-control software. It competes with Aeraccess for European defense procurement, particularly in Nordic and broader NATO markets, with overlapping capabilities in autonomous ISR and threat detection.
Regional players
- Parrot Drones: Parrot is a French drone manufacturer that has pivoted from consumer to professional/defense markets with its Anafi UAV line. While more focused on commercial/professional use cases, it is a same-country drone competitor competing for European defense and security customers adjacent to Aeraccess's outdoor ISR portfolio.
Emerging players
- Anduril Industries: Anduril is a US defense-tech company developing autonomous systems including the Bolt-M loitering munition, Roadrunner counter-UAS, and Lattice command-and-control software. It competes with Aeraccess's Buzzard, Wasp, and mission-software products and is increasingly winning defense contracts from traditional primes.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Aeraccess leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Aeraccess funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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Aeraccess M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Aeraccess
What does Aeraccess do?
Aeraccess (AERBORNE) designs, manufactures, and sells a portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for military, law enforcement, and security applications. The product line spans indoor tactical UAVs (NanoHawk, SparrowHawk), outdoor ISR platforms (Hawker Q800X, Hawkeye MK I/II), counter-UAS solutions (Buzzard loitering munition, Wasp anti-drone, SMDR2 surveillance system), and supporting payloads, ground control stations, and mission software.
Is Aeraccess a public or private company?
Aeraccess is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Aeraccess founded?
Aeraccess was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Aeraccess based?
Aeraccess is headquartered in Courcouronnes, France, in the Europe region.
How does Aeraccess make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. UAV Platform Sales are the primary driver. The others are payload and Sensor Sales, ground Control Stations and service and Support Agreements.
Who are Aeraccess's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are AeroVironment, DroneShield, TEKEVER and UAVTEK. Broad incumbents are Thales Group, Elbit Systems, Teledyne FLIR Defense and SAAB. Parrot Drones is listed as a regional player. Anduril Industries is listed as an emerging player.
Does Aeraccess have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aeraccess.
What industry is Aeraccess in?
Aeraccess's product category is Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAMAC, Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms, with a secondary code of IMABAIAG, Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense. Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.