What Avetics does

Avetics Global Pte Ltd is a Singapore-headquartered commercial drone solutions company founded in 2012 by Zhang Weiliang, with a CTO (Joshua Chao) and a small disclosed team of 1-10. The company operates four integrated revenue lines: (1) authorized DJI Enterprise dealership selling industrial drones (Matrice 30, M300 RTK, M350 RTK, Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced), payloads, and adjacent hardware (Thales ScaleFlyt, Volarious, Lixel, ASUS); (2) professional inspection services — facade (BCA PFI compliant), confined space (Lloyd's Register RIT certified), thermal (FLIR-equipped), tethered, photogrammetry/LiDAR, scan-to-BIM, and underwater ROV; (3) CAAS-approved Unmanned Aircraft Training Organisation (UATO) delivering UAPL theory, practical training, and assessment in tiered course packages; and (4) FlightVault, an AI-enabled drone data management platform distributed on Microsoft Azure Marketplace with subscription billing. Hardware resale, professional services, training, and software subscription constitute the four primary monetization models, with quote-based pricing dominant across hardware and services.

The company's core technology rests on a custom-built tethered drone system engineered to overcome signal interference in metal-enclosed environments (LNG tanks, vessel tanks, storage tanks), paired with the FlightVault AI pipeline that automates 4G field data upload, defect detection via computer vision, and compliance-grade report generation. Proprietary technical components include tether-integrated power/command, onboard laser localization, HD imaging, radiometric thermal payloads (640px, -20 to 550°C), photogrammetry with SVY21-conformant 2D mapping and centimeter-level accuracy, and integration with FLIR Tools and BIM workflows. Avetics also offers custom drone design and manufacturing (3D CAD, propulsion redundancy configuration, sensor integration).

Distribution and go-to-market are sales-led and channel-driven: direct enterprise engagement via website, WhatsApp, and email; a self-serve booking portal for UATO training courses; the Microsoft Azure Marketplace for FlightVault; and authorized dealership channels in Singapore with a regional Malaysia office in Miri, Sarawak. Customers span the Singapore Government (HDB, PUB, SCDF, SPF, NEA, DSO, Sentosa Development Corporation), energy and oil & gas (Shell, Exxon Mobil, Sembcorp), maritime classification (Lloyd's Register), and education (Nanyang Polytechnic). The company reports 300+ commercial projects and 200+ drone photography/videography projects completed, with outcome claims including up to 90% cost savings versus scaffolding for LNG Moss tank inspections and inspection time reduction from weeks to hours. Bootstrapped and founder-led, with no disclosed institutional funding, Avetics operates from a Singapore headquarters at 159 Sin Ming Road, Amtech Building, Singapore, serving the Southeast Asian region.

Name

Avetics

Legal name

Avetics Global Pte Ltd

Website

https://avetics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Avetics Global is a Singapore-based drone solutions provider offering industrial inspection services, DJI Enterprise hardware resale, CAAS-approved pilot training, and FlightVault AI data management software to government and enterprise clients in Singapore and Malaysia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Drone Services and Inspection

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO), UAS Launch/Recovery & Support Equipment (Catapults, Nets, Docking) (IMABAIAN), Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG)

Keywords

• Commercial drone services
• Industrial drone inspection
• Aerial photogrammetry mapping
• Drone pilot training
• UAV hardware dealer

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drone Hardware Sales: Avetics acts as an appointed DJI Enterprise Dealer in Singapore, selling industrial-grade drones (DJI M30, M350, Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced, Matrice 300 RTK) and associated payloads (Zenmuse H20T), software, and accessories to enterprise clients.
2. Professional Drone Services: Inspection services (visual, thermal, confined space, building facade, underwater ROV), aerial photography/videography, 3D mapping and photogrammetry, digital twin generation, tethered drone operations, and scan-to-BIM services. Provided to industrial, government, and corporate clients on a project basis.
3. Drone Training & Consultancy: CAAS-approved Unmanned Aircraft Training Organisation (UATO) providing UAPL courses (theory, training, and assessment) for pilot licensing. Operators with 5+ years of experience provide consultancy services.
4. FlightVault Software Subscriptions: Drone data management software subscription with AI-powered defect detection and automated report generation. Bills through Azure Marketplace platform administered by Microsoft.
5. Custom Drone Design & Manufacturing: Bespoke drone design, sensor integration, and manufacturing services tailored to specific client use cases. Includes custom airframe CAD design, propulsion redundancy configuration, and fleet management solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Avetics is a Singapore-headquartered drone solutions company providing professional drone services (industrial inspection, confined space inspection, building facade inspection, aerial photography and videography, 2D/3D mapping, Scan-to-BIM, digital twin, thermal inspection, underwater ROV inspection, and tethered drone operations) and acting as the appointed DJI Enterprise Dealer in Singapore selling industrial-grade drones and payloads. The company also develops and sells FlightVault, an AI-powered drone data management platform, offers custom drone design and manufacturing services, and runs a CAAS-approved Unmanned Aircraft Training Organisation (UATO) for pilot licensing.

Product overview

Avetics is a drone solutions company offering an integrated portfolio of products and services for industrial applications. The core offering centers on FlightVault, an AI-powered drone data management platform, combined with a range of DJI Enterprise drones (Matrice 30, M300 RTK, M350 RTK, Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced) and custom-built drones. The company provides professional inspection services including building facade inspection, confined space inspection (Lloyd's Register certified), thermal inspection, and underwater ROV inspection, supported by photogrammetry, Scan to BIM, and digital twin services. Additional products include tethered drone systems, scanner hardware (Lixel K1/K2/L2), Thales ScaleFlyt security products, and ASUS AI computing hardware. Training services through CAAS-approved UATO program for drone pilot licensing complete the offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FlightVault: Drone data management software platform developed by Avetics that enables organizing drone photos and videos, 4G upload of photos in the field, automated AI analysis of defects, and report generation. Also includes FlightVault Terms and Conditions for data protection under Singapore's PDPA.

Products and services

• FlightVault Avetics' proprietary AI-powered drone data management software for organizing, analyzing, and archiving drone inspection photos and videos. Supports 4G upload from the field, automated AI defect analysis with GPS-tagged defect locations, and compliance-ready report generation; sold via Azure Marketplace subscription.
• DJI Matrice 30 Flagship compact commercial drone sold by Avetics as DJI Enterprise dealer in Singapore, with IP55 protection, 41-minute flight time, and a fixed multi-sensor payload including zoom, wide camera, laser rangefinder, and optional thermal camera (M30T). Designed for backpack portability and demanding professional tasks.
• DJI Matrice 350 RTK Upgraded flagship DJI enterprise drone platform resold by Avetics in Singapore, with O3 Enterprise Transmission (20km range, triple-channel 1080p HD live feeds), TB65 dual-battery system (400-cycle lifespan), DJI RC Plus remote controller, max payload 2.7KG, and operating temperature range of -20°C to 50°C.
• DJI Matrice 300 RTK Commercial DJI drone platform resold by Avetics in Singapore, with 55-minute flight time, OcuSync Enterprise 15km transmission, omnidirectional sensing, hot-swappable batteries, and Zenmuse H20 series payload support.
• DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced Compact enterprise drone resold by Avetics with 640x512 thermal resolution, 48MP visual camera, 32x digital zoom, and RTK module for centimeter-level positioning.
• DJI Dock Automated drone-in-a-box deployment system resold by Avetics in Singapore for autonomous drone operations, charging, and data upload without manual intervention.
• Custom Drone Design & Manufacturing End-to-end custom drone development service offering 3D CAD design, propulsion redundancy configuration (quadcopter to octocopter), sensor integration, and custom app development for specialized industrial use cases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost savings of up to 90% compared to traditional scaffolding method for LNG Moss tank inspections using drone-based Remote Inspection Technique
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lloyd's RegistercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Lloyd's Register (LR) partnered with Avetics to conduct internal inspections of LNG Moss tanks using UAV-based Remote Inspection Technique (RIT). Avetics engineered a custom tether solution to overcome signal interference in enclosed metal environments. This milestone enables safer, faster, and 90% cheaper tank surveys compared to traditional scaffolding. LR's surveyors worked alongside Avetics drone operators to visually inspect weld seams for defects.
• DJI (Da-Jiang Innovations)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvetics is the appointed DJI Enterprise Authorized Gold Standard Dealer in Singapore, selling and supporting the full range of DJI industrial drones including Matrice 30, Matrice 350, Matrice 300 RTK, Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced, DJI Dock, payloads (Zenmuse H20T), batteries, Aeroscope, and DJI software. This is a foundational channel partnership that represents a core revenue stream.
• CAAS (Civil Aviation Authority Singapore)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvetics holds CAAS-Approved Unmanned Aircraft Training Organisation (UATO) status, enabling them to train and assess drone pilots for UAPL (Unmanned Aircraft Pilot License) in Singapore. They also operate under CAAS regulatory framework for all commercial drone operations, including Operator Permits and Activity Permits.
• Thales ScaleFlytminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvetics distributes Thales ScaleFlyt products in Singapore, including Anti-Jamming (GPS/GNSS protection), Geocaging (standalone geo-fencing with no-fly zone alerts), and Remote ID (drone identification and tracking) modules. These products complement their drone hardware offerings for enterprise and government clients requiring enhanced flight safety and regulatory compliance.
• VolariousminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvetics distributes Volarious tethered drone hardware, which complements their custom-built tethered drone service. Volarious provides the hardware while Avetics provides the operational tethered drone service compliant with CAAS aerodrome restrictions.
• LixelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvetics distributes Lixel 3D scanning hardware in Singapore, including the Lixel K1 (compact handheld 3D scanner with 360° panorama and LiDAR), Lixel L2 (integrated LiDAR + camera + IMU + compute device), and Lixel K2 (lightweight spatial capture device with 1cm accuracy). These scanners complement Avetics' Scan-to-BIM and 3D mapping services.
• ASUSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvetics distributes the ASUS Ascent GX10 (DGX Spark) AI computer, an ultra-small desktop AI development platform powered by NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, supporting up to 200 billion parameter AI models. Sold through Avetics' technology product channel to AI developers and researchers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sky-Futures: Sky-Futures is a UK-based drone inspection company specializing in oil & gas, power, and infrastructure inspection including confined-space inspection of tanks and flare stacks. Directly comparable to Avetics on confined space drone inspection, oil & gas client set, and development of inspection-as-a-service for energy and maritime assets.
• Terra Drone Corporation: Terra Drone is a Japanese drone services and technology company with global inspection, surveying, and mining operations and ownership of Aerodyne. Comparable to Avetics in industrial inspection, surveying, photogrammetry, and cross-border enterprise/government GTM, with broader geographic footprint across Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
• Cyberhawk Innovations: Cyberhawk is a UK-headquartered drone inspection company focused on oil & gas, power, and infrastructure asset inspection, with extensive experience in confined-space and flare stack inspection. Compares to Avetics on industrial inspection focus, oil & gas client base, and development of remote inspection techniques for hazardous confined spaces.
• PrecisionHawk: PrecisionHawk is a US-based drone technology and services provider offering aerial inspection, mapping, and analytics for energy, agriculture, and infrastructure. Comparable to Avetics in drone-based industrial inspection, LiDAR/photogrammetry, and AI-driven data analysis applied to enterprise asset management.
• Aerodyne Group (now Terra Drone): Aerodyne is a Malaysia-headquartered drone solutions company specializing in industrial inspections, asset management, and AI-powered analytics across oil & gas, utilities, and infrastructure. Direct competitor to Avetics in the SEA drone services market, particularly in oil & gas inspection and aerial mapping, with comparable enterprise/government clients and similar service portfolios including confined-space inspection.
• Garuda Robotics: Garuda Robotics is a Singapore-based drone solutions company offering professional drone services, custom drone development, and enterprise inspection across construction, security, and infrastructure. Highly comparable as a Singapore-anchored peer with similar GTM targeting enterprise/government clients, professional services offering, and CAAS-regulated operating environment.

Broad incumbents

• Fugro: Fugro is a Netherlands-headquartered global geo-data specialist with significant drone-based inspection, surveying, and asset integrity operations across offshore, oil & gas, and infrastructure. Comparable to Avetics as a broader competitor for inspection and survey RFPs where Avetics' confined-space and oil & gas capabilities overlap with Fugro's ROV/drone inspection portfolio.
• DJI Enterprise: DJI Enterprise is the industrial/commercial division of DJI, the world's largest commercial drone manufacturer. Acts both as Avetics' primary hardware supplier (via authorized dealer status) and as a broader market benchmark; relevant as a platform-level incumbent shaping the entire inspection and mapping ecosystem that Avetics services on.

Others

• Pix4D (Pix4D SA): Pix4D is a Swiss photogrammetry and drone-mapping software company offering tools for 2D/3D mapping, inspection, and BIM workflows. Comparable to Avetics as a parallel provider of software-enabled photogrammetry, Scan-to-BIM, and inspection analytics that compete with or complement the FlightVault platform offering.
• DroneDeploy: DroneDeploy is a US-based drone data platform offering photogrammetry, mapping, and inspection software with AI analytics for construction, agriculture, and energy. Compares to FlightVault as an adjacent SaaS layer that competes for the data-management and reporting workflows Avetics offers alongside its services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Avetics
• Xx.com/avetics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avetics-global

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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