What Volz Servos does

Volz Servos GmbH is a German manufacturer of electromechanical servo actuators for safety-critical aerospace, defense, and maritime applications, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Offenbach am Main. The company designs and produces the DA series of actuators spanning sizes from 13 mm to 58 mm, with variants including redundant dual-channel units (DA-D), oil-filled submersible units rated to 6,000 m (DA-SUB), optionally piloted vehicle units with electromagnetic clutches (DA-MCCS), brushless DC units (DA 22-BLDC), high-temperature units for HALE/extreme altitude (DA 15-N-HT), and throttle servos (DA-T). Through its wholly-owned subsidiary AEE (Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH, incorporated in 2021), Volz offers EASA Part 21G production, Part 21O design, and Part 145 maintenance approvals, alongside ISO 9001:2015 and EN/AS 9100 certifications. The technology base centers on brushless motors, contactless position sensing, 2-out-of-3 voting redundancy, RS-485/CAN/ARINC 825 digital interfaces, and integrated health diagnostics with telemetry.

Volz generates revenue through direct enterprise sales of customized and standard aerospace actuators, supplemented by certification engineering services delivered via AEE. All sales are quote-based with project-specific customization, distributed through a direct field-sales team and a network of regional sales representatives covering the USA, Israel, India, China, Spain/Portugal, and Singapore/Southeast Asia. The company serves Advanced Air Mobility (eVTOL), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), optionally piloted vehicles, and underwater/maritime autonomy end-markets, with named customers including Vertical Aerospace, BETA Technologies, Thales, Schiebel (3,000+ units over 15 years for CAMCOPTER S-100), Dufour Aerospace, Quantum Systems, Avilus, Piasecki Aircraft, Skydweller Aero, High Eye, Jetoptera, Zipline (1M+ deliveries supported), Airbus UpNext, and the UK's National Oceanography Centre. Family-run in its second generation under CEO Phillipp S. Volz (since 2010) and CTO Dr. Vladislav Apostolyuk (since 2025, ex-Lilium), Volz is a privately held GmbH with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Volz Servos

Legal name

Volz Servos GmbH

Website

https://volz-servos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Volz Servos is a German family-run manufacturer of safety-critical electromechanical actuators for aerospace, defense, and maritime applications, supplying certified, redundant, submersible, and OPV-capable servo solutions to eVTOL, UAV, and autonomy OEMs worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Servo Actuators

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Flight Control Actuation Systems (Fly-by-Wire, Servos, Actuators) (IMABAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerospace Actuation, Hydraulics & Pneumatics Components (IMABANAC), Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK)

Keywords

• Electromechanical actuators
• Aerospace servo systems
• Flight control actuators
• EVTOL actuation solutions
• UAV servo manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Offenbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electromechanical Actuator Sales: Direct sales of standard and customized electromechanical actuators to aerospace manufacturers. Products include standard servos, redundant actuators, submersible actuators, OPV actuators, and throttle servos. Pricing is quote-based for custom configurations.
2. Custom Engineering & Certification Services: Tailored actuator development and modification services through AEE subsidiary for aerospace certification requirements (EASA Part 21G/21O). Includes design organization services for certifiable solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Volz Servos designs, manufactures, and sells electromechanical servo actuators in the DA series (13 mm to 58 mm size classes) for aerospace safety-critical applications, including standard, redundant, submersible, optionally piloted (OPV), throttle, and brushless DC variants. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary AEE (Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH), the company also delivers EASA Part 21G/21O/145-certified design, production, and maintenance services for customers requiring aviation-certified actuator solutions.

Product overview

Volz Servos GmbH is a German manufacturer of electromechanical servo actuators founded in 1983, operating as a family-run medium-sized enterprise now in its second generation. The company's core product is the DA series of electromechanical actuators, spanning multiple size classes (13mm to 58mm) and four main variants: Standard actuators (DA 13 through DA 36-LP), Redundant actuators with dual-channel designs (DA-D series), Submersible actuators rated for deep-sea depths up to 6,000m (DA-SUB series), and OPV actuators with electromagnetic clutch mechanisms for optionally piloted vehicles (DA-MCCS series). The DA 22-BLDC serves as a next-generation brushless motor variant within the portfolio. Through its EASA-certified subsidiary AEE (Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH), Volz offers aviation-certified design, production, and maintenance services under Part 21G, Part 145, and Part 21O. The product portfolio serves three primary application domains: Advanced Air Mobility (eVTOL aircraft including Vertical VX4, BETA ALIA, Quantum Systems Twister), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Schiebel, Thales, Dufour, Skydweller, Jetoptera, High Eye), and deep-sea/submersible systems (National Oceanography Centre). Actuation technologies support digital interfaces including RS-485, RS-422, PWM, CAN, and ARINC 825, with MATLAB/Simulink models available on request. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 certifications and is a member of the German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DA Series Standard Electromechanical Actuators Standard electromechanical servo actuators available in multiple size classes, controlling flight-control surfaces and mechanical functions on UAVs, AAM aircraft, and industrial platforms. Designed for aerospace applications with PWM, RS-485, and CAN interfaces.
• Redundant Actuators (DA-D Series) Two-channel redundant actuator variants (DA 26-D, DA 30-D, DA 30-HT-D, DA 58-D) with duplicated motors, control/communication electronics, power supply, and three-channel position sensors using 2-out-of-3 voting. Built for highest-reliability safety-critical aerospace applications.
• Submersible Actuators (DA-SUB Series) Oil-filled, IP68-rated submersible actuator variants (DA 22-SUB and DA 26-SUB) for AUV, ROV, and underwater applications. Available with marine-grade bronze or titanium housings; tested and operated at depths up to 6,000 metres.
• OPV Actuators with Clutch Mechanism (DA-MCCS Series) Optionally Piloted Vehicle actuator variants (DA 30-MCCS, DA 30-HT-MCCS, DA 30-D-MCCS, DA 30-HT-D-MCCS) featuring a patent-pending toothless electromagnetic clutch that allows pilots to disengage or engage servos on demand. IP67- and DO-160G-rated with internal position sensing.
• Throttle Actuators (DA-T Series) Specialised throttle servo variants (DA 15-T, DA 20-T, DA 20-TS) for engine and thrust control in UAV and AAM applications. Compact fly-by-wire design with short installation time and minimised installation space and weight.
• DA 22-BLDC Actuator Next-generation variant of the DA 22 actuator range with a brushless DC (BLDC) motor and contactless position sensing. Immune to wear, vibrations, and shock loads; IP67-rated, EMI/RFI shielded, all-steel gear train, available with PWM (TTL/CMOS) or RS-485 serial command interface.
• AEE (Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH) Certification Services EASA-approved certification services delivered through Volz's wholly-owned subsidiary AEE Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH: Part 21G production, Part 145 maintenance, and Part 21O alternative design organisation approvals, plus ETSO/EASA-approved components for European and U.S. aviation law compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• DA 15-N actuator successfully operated at 110,000 feet altitude (edge of space) and remained fully functional after recovery
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Quantum SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Volz developed customized DA 15-N actuators implementing ARINC 825 CAN protocol for Quantum Systems' Twister short-range reconnaissance eVTOL aircraft. Servos control wing flaps and ailerons for autonomous vertical take-off and landing in confined spaces as small as 2x2 meters. Partnership supports German aerospace innovation for ISR missions.
• Dufour AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolz supplies DA 26-D redundant actuators and DA 15-T throttle servos for Dufour's Aero2 tilt-wing aircraft designed for vertical take-off and landing with airplane-speed efficiency. Partnership supports next-generation European urban mobility.
• BETA TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive production agreement for electromechanical actuators on ALIA CTOL and VTOL aircraft. Volz and AEE supply certifiable actuators for fly-by-wire system controlling elevator, aileron, and rudder flaps. BETA ALIA conducted European tour including Egelsbach stopover in 2025.
• ThalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolz supplies DA 22 BLDC based servos for Thales' UAS100 long-range uncrewed air system - the first EASA-certified UAS. Actuators redeveloped under EASA regulations to achieve DAL B certification for safety-critical defense applications.
• Vertical AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolz contributed DA 30-HT, DA 30-HT-D, and DA 58-D actuators for VX4 eVTOL prototype. Servos control all flight-control surfaces implementing CAN protocol. Volz participated in successful two-way piloted transition flight milestone in April 2026 under CAA Design Organisation Approval.
• SchiebelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 15-year collaboration with 3,000+ customized DA 26 actuators delivered for CAMCOPTER S-100 UAV. Actuators feature redundant communication channels and redundant power supply for precise steering and safety in patrol, search/rescue, and monitoring applications.
• AvilusmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolz supplies high-precision actuation systems for Avilus' Wespe unmanned helicopter with redundant two-channel design enabling continuous operation even if one channel fails. Designed for demanding land-based, offshore, and naval logistics with ranges up to 300km.
• Piasecki Aircraft CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partnership for ADAPT (Adaptive Digital Automated Pilotage Technology) rotorcraft autonomy program. Volz actuators provide perfect mix of capability, reliability, and redundancy for optionally piloted aircraft supporting military and next-gen commercial rotorcraft applications.
• Skydweller Aero Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolz supplies DA-58-Duplex for ailerons on 35-meter wingspan and DA-30-HT-Duplex for stabilizers on solar-powered aircraft capable of perpetual flight with heavy payloads over long distances. Dual redundant technology aligns with extreme reliability requirements.
• High EyemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustomized Volz actuators for High Eye's Airboxer VTOL UAV enabling payload of 7 kg with unprecedented reliability. Partnership resulted in lowest non-recoverable incident rate ever achieved by High Eye for demanding data collection and goods transport missions.
• JetopteramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-performance actuation for FTC-250 Fluidic Propulsion System enabling 50ms signal response and control changes in VTOL operations - significantly faster than conventional electric quadrotors. Fast response and digital bus control with telemetry critical for compressed air thrust-vectoring.
• EmbentioncoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing integration partnership combining Volz high-reliability actuators with Embention's Veronte UAV autopilot system. Partnership delivers robust and adaptable solution for UAV and eVTOL applications in demanding conditions through certified aerospace components.
• National Oceanography CentremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolz deep-sea rated actuators deployed in NOC's Autosub Long Range AUV 'Boaty McBoatface' for polar and deep-sea research missions. Actuators operated successfully at 4,840 meters depth beneath Antarctic ice shelves.
• ZiplinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolz actuators power Zipline's autonomous delivery drones supporting medical and commercial logistics. Partnership milestone of over one million deliveries demonstrated in Ghana operations.
• Airbus UpNextmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolz supplies customized servos for Airbus UpNext's eXtra Performance Wings (X-Wing) project adapted to Cessna Citation VII business jet platform with 16-meter wingspan representing one-third scale model of final design.
• AEE Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbHcoreOthersEASA-approved subsidiary (Part 21G production, Part 145 maintenance, Part 21O design organization) providing full range of certifiable aerospace solutions. Founded 1987, incorporated into Volz in 2021. Offers ETSO approval based on US TSO standards for component certification.
• Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH (AEE)coreOthersAEE is an EASA approved production (Part 21G), maintenance (Part 145), and alternative design organization (Part 21O). Founded in 1987, incorporated in 2021 as part of Volz Servos to offer full range of certifiable solutions.
• Technical University of Munich (TUM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Prof. Florian Holzapfel's Institute of Flight System Dynamics for research collaboration and knowledge exchange in aerospace actuation technology.
• German Aerospace Center (DLR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing research partnerships with German aerospace research institutions for flight system dynamics and control technology development.
• Vertical Flight Society (VFS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partnership featuring VFS Director of Strategy Mike Hirschberg as expert contributor to Volz whitepaper on supplier certification requirements for UAV and AAM projects.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Moog Inc. Moog is a major US designer and manufacturer of precision motion control products, including electromechanical and electrohydraulic flight control actuators used across commercial, military and space platforms. It is the dominant incumbent in the flight control actuation space that Volz competes against, with substantially greater scale, vertical integration and global aerospace customer footprint.
• Collins Aerospace (RTX): Collins Aerospace supplies primary and secondary flight control actuation systems, including electromechanical actuators and flight control electronics, for large commercial and business aircraft programs. It is a broad incumbent competing with Volz on certified AAM/eVTOL platforms where Tier-1 suppliers are increasingly positioning offerings.
• Safran Electronics & Defense / Safran Landing Systems: Safran designs and produces actuation systems, flight control electronics, and landing gear subsystems for commercial, military and emerging eVTOL programs. Through its Electronics & Defense and Landing Systems divisions, it represents a direct scaled competitor in the flight control actuation segment Volz targets.
• Parker Hannifin / Parker Aerospace: Parker Aerospace manufactures flight control actuators, hydraulic and electromechanical motion systems, and related electronics for commercial aviation, defense and increasingly urban air mobility. Its breadth and Tier-1 OEM relationships make it one of the incumbent competitors Volz benchmarks against on certified actuator programs.

Direct peers

• Wittenstein group (WITTENSTEIN motion + aerospace): Wittenstein is a German manufacturer of precision planetary gearheads, servo motors, and electromechanical actuator solutions used in aerospace, robotics, and medical applications. Geographically and technically the closest comparable German Mittelstand peer to Volz, with overlapping servo/actuator product offerings.
• FAULHABER: FAULHABER is a German specialist in miniature and micro servo drives, brushless DC motors, and high-precision motion components used in aerospace, medical and industrial automation. It is a similarly sized, similarly specialized German competitor building precision servo motion products, overlapping with Volz's DA series on the motor/electronics axis.
• maxon Group: maxon is a Swiss-based specialist in high-precision DC and brushless motors, gearheads, and servo drives used in aerospace (including Mars rovers), robotics and medical devices. Comparable in scale, heritage and product scope to Volz on the motor-and-motion side, frequently competing for the same UAV/space actuator slots.

Regional players

• Hoerbiger Antriebstechnik: Hoerbiger designs and manufactures actuation, hydraulics and pneumatics systems for aerospace, defense and industrial applications across Europe. It is a regional incumbent in the European aerospace actuation landscape with overlapping flight-control and missile actuation capabilities relevant to Volz's customer base.

Emerging players

• Gimatic: Gimatic designs and produces mechatronic components including electric actuators and grippers used in industrial automation and increasingly in UAV/AAM applications. It is an emerging player in electromechanical motion for uncrewed platforms with comparable component-level technology to Volz DA series.

Others

• Embention (integration partner): Embention is a Spanish supplier of Veronte UAV autopilot systems that has a documented integration partnership with Volz for mission-critical UAV and eVTOL applications. While not a direct actuator competitor, it is a key ecosystem partner because Volz servos are validated against the Veronte autopilot stack on numerous customer programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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