ADASI

Name

ADASI

Legal name

ADASI

Website

https://adasi.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Defense)

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Unmanned aircraft systems
• Military drones manufacturing
• Loitering munitions
• Aerostat surveillance systems
• Defense autonomous systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UAV and Drone Hardware Sales: ADASI generates revenue through the sale of unmanned aircraft systems including GARMOOSHA, AL SABR S-100, AEROSTAT systems, and QX loitering munitions. These are one-time hardware procurement contracts with military and government clients.
2. Operational and Maintenance Services: The company provides ongoing operational support including flight operations, maintenance, logistics, spare parts supply, and establishment of dedicated on-site maintenance teams for clients.
3. Systems Integration and Development: ADASI offers payload integration, systems development, testing, and commissioning services along with Concept of Operations (CONOPS) analysis and mission planning support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ADASI designs, develops, manufactures, tests, operates, and maintains unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and related autonomous solutions for defense applications. Its product portfolio includes the GARMOOSHA helicopter UAS, AEROSTAT 200/300/400 ISR systems, AL SABR S-100 VTOL UAV, and the QX-1, QX-2, and QX-3 loitering munitions, complemented by end-to-end operational services including mission analysis, payload integration, training, maintenance, and logistics support.

Product overview

ADASI provides end-to-end Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) solutions as part of the EDGE Group. The product portfolio includes: GARMOOSHA (light helicopter UAS for surveillance with 100kg payload capacity), AEROSTAT SYSTEM 200/300/400 (aerostat for ISR missions with weeks of endurance), AL SABR S-100 (VTOL UAV with up to 10 hours endurance), and the QX-1/QX-2/QX-3 loitering munitions (backpack-carriable attack drones with real-time video). The company also provides operational services including mission analysis, equipment procurement, training, maintenance, and logistical support for unmanned systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GARMOOSHA
• AEROSTAT SYSTEM 200/300/400
• AL SABR S-100
• QX-1 Loitering Munition
• QX-2 Loitering Munition
• QX-3 Loitering Munition
• Operational and Maintenance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• AEROSTAT systems provide endurance lasting weeks at 1,500ft altitude
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ASELSANcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025ASELSAN signed agreements and MoUs with ADASI at Dubai Airshow 2025 to strengthen regional presence and develop joint defense technologies. The partnership focuses on avionics, electro-optics, and airborne payloads. This collaboration enhances ADASI's technological capabilities in sensor and payload systems for unmanned platforms.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI): State-owned Israeli aerospace prime producing military UAS (Heron, Harop loitering munition) and aerostat systems. Closely comparable product line — fixed-wing ISR UAS, loitering munitions, and aerostat ISR platforms — and competes with ADASI for Middle East and Asia-Pacific defense tenders.
• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: US defense company producing target drones and tactical UAS (XQ-58 Valkyrie, MQM-178 Firejet), and loitering munitions. Comparable in low-cost attritable UAS and tactical/longer-range categories that intersect with ADASI's portfolio.
• CALIDUS: UAE-based sibling subsidiary of ADASI within EDGE Group, producing military land platforms and aerospace systems. Same parent, same UAE customer base, and active Dubai Airshow 2025 MoU partner, making it the closest in-group peer for EDGE-aligned defense business.
• Baykar: Turkish manufacturer of armed UAS including the Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı, plus loitering munitions (KEMANKEŞ). Direct comparable to ADASI in offering military UAS across ISR and strike classes and competing for the same export customers in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia.
• Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI): Turkish state-owned aerospace prime producing the Anka medium-altitude long-endurance UAS and Aksungur, plus UAV subsystems. Comparable to ADASI in offering military fixed-wing and MALE UAS and competing for similar emerging-market defense customers.
• HALCON: UAE-based EDGE Group subsidiary producing precision-guided munitions and loitering weapon systems. Directly comparable to ADASI's QX loitering munitions line and a Dubai Airshow 2025 collaboration partner.
• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics and UAS manufacturer offering Hermes VTOL UAVs and the SkyStriker loitering munition. Comparable across ADASI's VTOL (AL SABR) and loitering munition (QX) categories, and an active exporter to European and Asia-Pacific militaries.
• AeroVironment: US-listed manufacturer of small tactical UAS (Switchblade loitering munitions, Puma, Raven) with deep DoD customer base. Closely comparable in the loitering munitions and tactical/small UAS segments ADASI addresses with the QX family.

Broad incumbents

• Lockheed Martin: US defense prime producing military UAS (Stalker, Indago) within a broad aerospace and missiles portfolio. Overlaps with ADASI in the wider defense ecosystem and competes indirectly for defense ministry contracts, though UAS is one segment among many.
• General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: US manufacturer of the MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1 Predator MALE UAS. A larger, established incumbent in military UAS with a much broader portfolio and global customer footprint; comparable as a competitor for higher-end military UAS tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adasi
• Instagraminstagram.com/_edgegroup

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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