UAVONIC

What UAVONIC does

UAVONIC s.r.o. is a Slovakia-headquartered professional drone services and solutions provider (legal entity: UAVONIC s.r.o., Bratislava; firmographic record also lists 2014 founding and a UK Kettering point of contact). The company integrates DJI Enterprise platforms — Matrice 3D/3TD drones, DJI Dock 2, LiDAR payloads — with advanced sensors (LiDAR, TDLAS gas detection, thermal, multispectral) and software (FlytBase, PIX4D, DJI Terra, NVIDIA Jetson edge compute, ROS) to deliver inspection, mapping, geodetic, environmental, agriculture/forestry, and security services across seven verticals: industry and manufacturing, energy, construction, agriculture and forestry, ecology and waste management, object protection and security, and public sector/government. Its flagship offering is a fully autonomous Drone-in-Box solution (UAVONIC Dock3) operating 24/7 without an on-site operator, integrated with FlytBase/DroneGuard and customer systems such as VMS, SCADA, fire and alarm platforms, with on-device AI analysis using YOLOv5 on NVIDIA Jetson. AIRS (Aerial Insight Reporting System) is UAVONIC's proprietary cloud-based reporting platform and serves as the recurring-software anchor of the portfolio.

Revenue mechanics blend three streams: (i) project- and contract-based professional drone services priced per project or per unit (thermal building inspections €600–€2,800, solar farm inspections €400/MWp, multi-year enterprise contracts); (ii) DJI Enterprise hardware resale through the company's e-commerce storefront; and (iii) recurring software distribution (FlytBase Cloud/On-Premise, PIX4D) and custom sensor/AI development work for specialized client requirements. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise and government field sales with an e-commerce channel for standardized products, supported by case-study content and event participation (e.g., NestGen '25). Anchor customer relationships include Vojenské lesy a majetky SR (autonomous monitoring across 27,000 hectares), municipalities and public-sector entities, photovoltaic operators, and industrial/energy customers within Slovakia.

Name

UAVONIC

Legal name

UAVONIC s. r. o.

Website

https://uavonic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Slovakia-based professional drone services firm operating DJI Enterprise drones, LiDAR, thermal and TDLAS sensors, plus a proprietary AIRS reporting platform and Drone-in-Box deployments for industry, energy, construction, agriculture, forestry, ecology, security and public-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerial Inspection and Drone Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

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), Aerial Robotics (Drones & UAV Autonomy) (HDAAAIAG)

Keywords

• Drone inspection services
• Aerial mapping services
• Drone-in-box solutions
• Thermal imaging inspections
• LiDAR mapping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kettering

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Drone Services: Core revenue stream delivering specialized drone-based services including inspections, mapping, thermography, environmental monitoring, and volumetric measurements. Services are priced per project, by area covered, or as recurring monitoring contracts for enterprise clients.
2. DJI Enterprise Hardware Sales: Resale of DJI Enterprise products including drones (Matrice 3D, Matrice 3TD, Mavic 3T), DJI Dock/Dock 2 automated stations, accessories, and DJI Care insurance. Products sold through e-commerce platform and direct sales.
3. FlytBase and PIX4D Software: Distribution of FlytBase (Cloud and OnPremise versions) and PIX4D software products for drone fleet management and photogrammetric processing.
4. Custom Development Services: Custom hardware and software development including sensor integration (laser, optical, gas), communication modules, and specialized AI solutions for unique client requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UAVONIC is a Slovak professional drone services company delivering visual and thermal inspections, geodetic mapping, environmental monitoring, agricultural/forestry analysis, and 24/7 autonomous Drone-in-Box surveillance for enterprise, industrial, energy, construction, and government clients. The company sells and integrates DJI Enterprise hardware (Matrice, Dock) and resells FlytBase/PIX4D software alongside its own proprietary AIRS (Aerial Insight Reporting System) data platform, and develops custom sensor and AI integrations.

Product overview

UAVONIC is a Slovak drone services company offering professional drone-based services combined with technology sales. The portfolio consists of three core pillars: (1) AIRS (Aerial Insight Reporting System) — a proprietary cloud-based reporting platform for managing and visualizing drone-collected data; (2) a range of Drone-in-Box solutions including UAVONIC Dock3 with DJI Dock, DroneGuard, and FlytBase platforms for fully autonomous 24/7 monitoring; and (3) DJI Enterprise product sales including DJI Dock 2, DJI Matrice 3D/3TD drones, DJI Terra, and PIX4D software for mapping and photogrammetry. These are complemented by professional services — geodetic surveys, inspections (visual and thermal), environmental measurements, inventories, agriculture monitoring, and photo/video documentation — and custom hardware/software development for specialized drone applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AIRS (Aerial Insight Reporting System) Proprietary cloud-based platform for managing, visualizing, and reporting drone-collected data and mission results across inspection, mapping, and monitoring use cases; available in Cloud and OnPremise versions.
• UAVONIC Dock3 (Drone-in-Box Solution) UAVONIC's branded Drone-in-Box solution combining DJI Dock hardware with FlytBase or DroneGuard software for fully automated 24/7 autonomous drone operations including takeoff, mission execution, return, and recharging without operator intervention.
• Geodetic Services (Geodetické služby) Professional surveying services using drones for land mapping, topography, volume calculations, and 3D modeling for construction planning and documentation.
• Inspection Services (Inšpekčné služby) Visual and thermal drone inspection services for infrastructure including pipelines, tanks, chimneys, roofs, and solar farms, enabling rapid defect identification without manual access.
• Environmental Measurements (Environmentálne merania) Drone-based air quality monitoring measuring PM10, PM2.5, CO2, NOx, CxHx, and methane emissions using TDLAS sensors for environmental compliance and pollution detection.
• Inventories (Inventúry) Volumetric measurement and inventory services for loose materials (gravel, sand, wood, coal, waste) using LiDAR and photogrammetry, enabling rapid stock auditing without manual intervention.
• Agriculture Services (Poľnohospodárstvo) Multispectral crop and forest monitoring using NDVI/NDWI indices to identify plant stress, moisture levels, and pest damage, supporting precision agriculture and subsidy applications.
• Photo & Video Services (Foto & Video) Aerial photography and videography services for construction documentation, events, marketing, and time-lapse monitoring of construction progress.
• Termobudovy – Thermal Building Inspection Drone-based thermal imaging service for detecting heat loss, thermal bridges, and insulation defects in buildings; priced from €600 to €2,800 excluding VAT depending on building size and complexity.
• Photovoltaic Power Plant Inspection (FVE) Thermal and visual drone inspection of solar farms to identify damaged panels, inefficient areas, and thermal anomalies; priced at €400 per MWp excluding VAT.
• 3D Scanning and Modeling (Skenovanie 3D model) 3D scanning and photogrammetric modeling service using LiDAR, terrestrial scanners, and photogrammetry to create point clouds, 3D meshes, and digital twins for BIM and construction documentation.
• Construction Planning Data (Podklady pre plánovanie výstavby) Pre-construction surveying providing DEM, DSM, orthomosaic, and topographic data for construction project planning and documentation.
• Photo/Video Construction Documentation (Foto, priebeh stavby) Aerial photo and video documentation of construction progress, including time-lapse recording, for project monitoring and regulatory compliance.
• Plant Condition Mapping (Mapovanie kondície rastlín) Multispectral drone mapping to assess plant and tree health, detect moisture stress, and identify pest or frost damage using NDVI and NDWI vegetation indices.
• Wet/Dry Area Identification (Identifikácia podmočených a suchých oblastí) Thermal imaging service to identify waterlogged and drought-affected agricultural zones by detecting surface temperature differences related to soil moisture.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75,000€ annual savings vs. physical security (5-person 24/7 SBS) - autonomous drone costs €30-35,000 initial + €5-7,000/year vs €90,000/year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, standard and minor.

• FlytBasecoreTechnology or Integration · 27 August 2024UAVONIC is an official Bronze Solution Partner of FlytBase. This strategic partnership enables UAVONIC to offer advanced drone automation technologies, fleet management, mission planning, and third-party integration capabilities to clients in Slovakia. FlytBase provides cloud-based and on-premise platforms for autonomous drone operations, live video streaming, mission management, and integration with enterprise systems (VMS, alarms). The partnership combines UAVONIC's industry expertise with FlytBase's software platform for customized drone solutions.
• DJI EnterprisecoreTechnology or IntegrationUAVONIC is a DJI Enterprise partner selling and deploying DJI products including Matrice drones (350RTK, 3D, 3TD), DJI Dock and Dock 2 automated stations, Mavic 3T thermal drones, LiDAR sensors (Zenmuse L1, L2), and DJI Terra/PIX4D processing software. DJI provides the core drone platforms while UAVONIC integrates sensors, software, and delivers end-to-end professional services.
• CoverdronecoreOthersUAVONIC has relied on Coverdrone insurance since 2019 for comprehensive drone operations coverage. Coverdrone provides hull insurance, third-party liability, equipment on ground coverage, and professional liability insurance. This partnership has been critical for UAVONIC's operations, covering incidents including a €8,000+ damage claim from a crashed DJI M600 and professional liability coverage for coordinate transformation errors.
• PIX4DstandardTechnology or IntegrationUAVONIC distributes PIX4D software products including PIX4D Cloud and PIX4D Software for photogrammetric data processing from drone surveys.
• NVIDIAstandardTechnology or IntegrationUAVONIC utilizes NVIDIA Jetson platforms for edge computing on drones, enabling advanced AI processing and machine vision applications directly on drone hardware.
• DroneGuardstandardTechnology or IntegrationEuropean platform for full automation of Drone-in-Box solutions including operations, planning, maintenance, and data security. Combines local backend with web interface for monitoring and mission management, suitable for security and industrial applications requiring autonomous and reliable operations without operator intervention.
• Starlink (SpaceX)standardTechnology or IntegrationUAVONIC integrates Starlink connectivity into Drone-in-Box deployments for reliable data transmission from remote locations, enabling drone operations in areas without traditional internet infrastructure.
• ArdupilotstandardTechnology or IntegrationUAVONIC integrates laser, optical, and gas sensors on Ardupilot platform - an open-source autopilot system supporting various vehicle types including multirotor helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, complementing DJI Enterprise platforms.
• Sniffer4D / Laser FalconstandardTechnology or IntegrationUAVONIC integrates TDLAS (Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy) sensors from Sniffer4D (including Sniffer4D Nano2) for methane and gas leak detection on drone platforms with sensitivity from 1 ppm.
• Airdata UAVminorOthersUAVONIC displays Airdata UAV Drone Safety Verified Badge on their website, indicating use of Airdata for flight data management and safety verification.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Skydio: US autonomous drone manufacturer serving enterprise inspection, public safety and defense. Competes with UAVONIC's DJI-centric stack at the platform layer and represents an alternative hardware choice for end customers.
• Parrot / senseFly: European drone manufacturer with a mapping-focused subsidiary (senseFly) serving surveying, agriculture and inspection. Comparable to UAVONIC in mapping/geomatics use cases and a potential alternative platform to DJI.
• DJI Enterprise: World's largest commercial drone manufacturer and UAVONIC's primary hardware partner. As DJI pushes deeper into enterprise software and services (FlightHub 2, DJI Dock), it is both a supplier and a potential competitor.

Direct peers

• Heliguy: UK-based drone services and DJI Enterprise reseller providing training, equipment sales and inspection services. Closely comparable to UAVONIC's hybrid services-plus-DJI-reseller business model, although UK-focused rather than Slovak.
• Cyberhawk Innovations: UK-headquartered aerial inspection and drone services specialist serving oil & gas, utilities and infrastructure. Highly comparable to UAVONIC's inspection-led, asset-management service model and enterprise customer profile.
• Aerodyne Group: Global drone services company providing industrial inspections, asset management and drone-in-a-box deployments across energy, infrastructure and agriculture. Closely comparable to UAVONIC in service offering and vertical focus, but operating at global scale rather than single-country.
• Percepto: Provider of autonomous Drone-in-a-Box solutions for industrial site monitoring, security and inspection. Directly comparable to UAVONIC's Dock3 / DroneGuard deployments and the same autonomous 24/7 value proposition.
• PrecisionHawk: Drone-based data collection and analytics provider for agriculture, energy and infrastructure. Comparable to UAVONIC in combining drone services with software analytics (PrecisionAnalytics vs. UAVONIC's AIRS) across overlapping verticals.

Emerging players

• FlytBase: Drone fleet management and Drone-in-a-Box software platform provider and UAVONIC's strategic partner. Comparable as the software backbone that enables autonomous operations, and a potential competitor if FlytBase sells direct in CEE.
• DroneDeploy: Cloud-based drone data platform for mapping, inspections and progress reporting. Comparable to the analytics/reporting layer of UAVONIC's AIRS offering and a potential software-layer competitor as it expands in Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UAV0NIC
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uavonic-united-kingdom
• Instagraminstagram.com/uavonic
• Xx.com/uavonic

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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