What UAVision does

UAVision is a privately held Portuguese defense technology company, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Ventosa, Portugal, that designs and manufactures unmanned aerial systems and complementary unmanned ground, counter-drone, and surveillance systems for military and government customers. Its core platforms include the OGASSA HORIZON and SPYRO GS fixed-wing tactical UAS (with VTOL and CTOL variants), the ELANUS loitering munition, the MPAV LINCE unmanned ground vehicle, the UCDL Z10 counter-drone system, and the UTM 100 mobile surveillance tower. The company maintains a fully in-house technology stack spanning microelectronics, software, mechanical, aerospace, and composites, including its proprietary UXpilot autopilot (now version 9), UGCS ground control software, G2000B ruggedized ground control station, StormCOMM BLOS datalink (100+ km range, AES-encrypted), and the UGS 600/CORVO AI electro-optical gimbals.

The technology base emphasizes interoperability with established military infrastructure: SPYRO GS integrates with ship tactical systems (RADAR, ECDIS, AIS, NMEA), OGASSA HORIZON pairs with Starlink and Iridium SBD for BLOS communications, and the UGS 600 and UTM 100 emit NATO STANAG 4609-compliant KLV metadata. Systems are NATO supply-chain-integrated (OGASSA HORIZON carries NSN 1550-26-201-9600) and qualified through long-running operational use by the Portuguese Air Force (Squadron 991 with 12 OGASSA OGS-42 units since 2019) and Portuguese Navy (~31 OGASSA units and SPYRO GS since 2016), with additional exposure through NATO REPMUS 2022 and Strong Impact 2026 exercises.

UAVision operates an enterprise field-sales GTM, selling quote-based military hardware and subsystems directly to defense ministries and procurement channels without disclosed resellers, complemented by professional training services at its Torres Vedras Training Centre for fixed-wing pilots, payload operators, and tactical missions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and contracts are typically multi-year defense procurement vehicles. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, or parent/subsidiary structure in the source material, and has an 11-50 employee headcount range per firmographic data.

Name

UAVision

Legal name

UAVision

Website

https://uavision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UAVision is a privately held Portuguese defense technology company that designs and manufactures in-house unmanned aerial systems (OGASSA HORIZON, SPYRO GS), loitering munitions (ELANUS), unmanned ground vehicles (MPAV LINCE), and counter-drone systems (UCDL Z10), serving primarily the Portuguese Air Force, Navy, and Army with NATO supply-chain-integrated platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Unmanned Systems

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft (3721), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aircraft (UAV) (IMABAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC), Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG), UAS Payloads (EO/IR, LiDAR, SAR, SIGINT) & Gimbals (IMABAIAI)

Keywords

• Military unmanned aerial systems
• Defense technology manufacturing
• Tactical ISR platforms
• Counter-drone systems
• Unmanned ground vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Ventosa

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UAS Hardware Sales: Sale of unmanned aerial systems including OGASSA HORIZON, SPYRO GS, ELANUS, and related air vehicles. Hardware sales constitute the primary revenue stream for military-grade UAV platforms with multi-mission capabilities.
2. Ground Control Systems: Sale of G2000B ruggedized ground control stations and associated mission software. Military-grade C2 systems with integrated operational and diagnostic tools.
3. Communication Systems: Sale of StormCOMM datalink systems for BLOS communications. IP-based command-and-control systems with range exceeding 100 km.
4. Electro-Optical Sensors: Sale of UGS 600 gimbal payloads and CORVO AI surveillance systems. Military-grade EO/IR sensors with AI-powered detection and classification capabilities.
5. UAV Training Services: Training services provided at UAVision's Training Centre in Torres Vedras, Portugal. Programs include fixed-wing and multicopter pilot training, payload operator courses, and tactical mission training.
6. Counter-Drone Systems: Sale of UCDL Z10 counter data-link systems for drone detection, tracking, and neutralization. Multi-sensor detection with radar, RF, and EO/IR capabilities.
7. Unmanned Ground Vehicles: Sale of MPAV LINCE unmanned military ground vehicles with modular payload configurations for logistics, CASEVAC, and UAS integration missions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UAVision designs and manufactures military-grade unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned ground vehicles, and counter-drone systems for defense forces. The company produces complete platforms including tactical fixed-wing UAS (OGASSA HORIZON, SPYRO GS), a loitering munition (ELANUS), an unmanned ground vehicle (MPAV LINCE), and a counter-drone system (UCDL Z10), supported by a proprietary ecosystem of subsystems including the UXpilot autopilot, UGCS ground control software, StormCOMM BLOS datalink, UGS 600 electro-optical gimbal, and G2000B ground control station.

Product overview

UAVision is a Portuguese defense technology company that designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of unmanned systems and advanced subsystems. The core offerings include fixed-wing tactical UAS platforms (OGASSA HORIZON, SPYRO GS), a loitering munition system (ELANUS), an unmanned ground vehicle (MPAV LINCE), and a counter-drone system (UCDL Z10). These platforms are supported by a complementary ecosystem of proprietary subsystems including the UXpilot autopilot (now in version 9), UGCS ground control software, the G2000B ground control station, StormCOMM BLOS communications, UGS 600 electro-optical gimbal, and the UTM 100 surveillance tower with CORVO AI. The company maintains complete in-house manufacturing capabilities across microelectronics, software, mechanical systems, aerospace engineering, and composites. Systems are actively deployed by the Portuguese Air Force (Squadron 991), Portuguese Navy, and other NATO military organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OGASSA HORIZON Next-generation tactical fixed-wing UAS with VTOL and CTOL configurations, delivering 15-hour endurance, 1400 km range, and 45 kg maximum takeoff weight for military ISR operations. Features doubly redundant inertial and GNSS systems, BLOS communications via StormComm, Starlink, and Iridium SBD integration, and 5.2m wingspan.
• ELANUS Compact loitering munition and fixed-wing UAV system tailored for land and maritime operations. Capable of flying to a designated area, identifying and tracking a target, and executing a precision strike through self-destruction. Features tube deployment, auto takeoff/landing, 50 km range, 200 km/h dive speed, 8 kg payload, and 30 min endurance.
• SPYRO GS Improved hybrid VTOL UAS with carbon-fibre structure designed for demanding land and sea environments. Provides 2-hour operation with full payload, naval integration with ship tactical systems (RADAR, ECDIS, AIS, NMEA), and compatibility with UGS600 payload and STORMCOMM datalink.
• MPAV LINCE Versatile unmanned military ground vehicle (UGV) engineered for multi-role operations with modular payload configuration. Features 1500 kg payload capacity, 88 kWh battery, 10-hour endurance, and autonomous navigation support for logistics, CASEVAC, and UAS integration missions.
• UCDL Z10 Counter-drone system (UAVision Counter DataLink) designed to detect, track, and neutralize drones using multi-sensor detection (radar, RF, EO/IR) with electronic jamming and signal disruption countermeasures. Features 360-degree coverage, 2-20 km effective range, and NATO STANAG 4609 compliance.
• UTM 100 Mobile surveillance tower with 10-meter telescopic mast and integrated CORVO AI electro-optical sensor. Features long-range EO sensor with 30x zoom, thermal camera, laser range finder, AI-based detection of targets (vehicles, boats, humans, drones), and simultaneous tracking of up to 5 targets. NATO STANAG 4609 compliant with up to 12 simultaneous video/metadata streams.
• G2000B Ground Control Station Ruggedized ground control station with dual retractable 27-inch 4K monitors (3840x2160), integrated computers, and MIL-810 grade connectors for military-grade connections to external systems. Runs UAVision's UAS operation software with 15 years of proven experience. Supports 2.4 GHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz communications with 110-230V AC power input.
• StormCOMM Datalink System Complete UAS BLOS (Beyond Line of Sight) communication system designed and manufactured by UAVision. Features 100+ km range, 20 Mbps bandwidth, OFDM modulation (2300-2700 MHz), AES encryption, gyrostabilized antenna for ground/sea operations, and IP67 protection.
• UGS 600 Electro-Optical Gimbal Military-grade electro-optical sensor with 360-degree continuous pan and 130-degree tilt. Features 30x optical zoom, FullHD 1920x1080 visible imagery with 12x digital zoom, thermal imaging with greater than 600 degrees C range, AI-powered automatic target classification, Moving Target Indicator (MTI), multi-target tracking, and NATO STANAG 4609 compliant KLV metadata streaming.
• UAV Training Service Training center in Torres Vedras, Portugal, providing pilot training for fixed-wing and multicopter UAVs, special training for payload operators and tactical missions, complete technical training manuals, and simulator access for internal and external pilots.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000 km crossing from Beja Airbase to Porto Santo Island in Madeira Archipelago at 4000 ft altitude, cruise speed 51 Knots, consuming half a tank of fuel (2022)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration6 records

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Portuguese ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Portuguese army partnered with UAVision for testing attack drones (loitering munitions) during Strong Impact 2026 exercise with NATO countries. This marks at least the second round of testing as Portugal advances its military modernization programme alongside NATO partner countries.
• Portuguese Air Force (Squadron 991)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Portuguese Air Force Squadron 991 operating OGASSA systems since 2019. The air force operates 12 units of OGASSA OGS-42 (predecessor to OGASSA Horizon) from Beja Airbase.
• Portuguese NavycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Portuguese Navy for maritime UAS operations. Navy operates OGASSA x31 units and SPYRO GS systems with full integration into ship tactical systems (RADAR, ECDIS, AIS, NMEA data). Systems in use since 2016.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries): Israeli defense prime offering military UAS (Heron, Rotem), loitering munitions (Mini Harpy) and EO systems. Directly comparable to UAVision across fixed-wing tactical UAS and loitering munition segments for NATO/European customers.
• Shield AI: US defense AI company building autonomous UAS (V-BAT, Hivemind) for ISR and tactical missions. Comparable to UAVision on AI-enabled autonomy, GCS architecture and tactical ISR use cases for military customers.
• Thales Group: European defense prime providing UAS, counter-UAS, EO sensors and military communications to NATO customers. Overlaps with UAVision's StormCOMM datalinks, UGS EO gimbals and counter-UAS product lines within the same European defense procurement landscape.
• Baykar: Turkish defense prime and dominant exporter of tactical UAS and loitering munitions (Bayraktar TB2, Kargu) sold globally. A scale leader in the same product category as UAVision's OGASSA and ELANUS, often cited as the benchmark for export-grade military UAS.
• Anduril Industries: US defense technology company building autonomous aerial systems (Roadrunner, Ghost Shark), counter-UAS and AI-enabled ISR. Overlaps with UAVision's UAS, counter-UAS and AI-enabled EO capabilities but operates at much greater scale across air, sea and land domains.
• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense prime offering a broad UAS portfolio (Hermes, THOR, Magni) plus EO payloads and C2 systems. Competes with UAVision in NATO and EU markets across tactical UAS, EO gimbals and ground control segments.

Direct peers

• Tekever (overlap; listed first): Tekever already covered above; no additional peer warranted for this slot. Listed to make explicit the absence of a strong tenth direct peer at UAVision's exact scale.
• Tekever: Portuguese unmanned systems company building tactical UAS and ISR platforms for defense and security customers, with overlapping Atlantic/NATO customer footprint and similar product category (fixed-wing UAS, BLOS datalinks, EO payloads). The closest geographic and product comparable to UAVision.
• AeroVironment: US-listed defense prime specializing in tactical UAS and loitering munitions (Switchblade, Puma, Raven) sold to NATO militaries. Directly comparable to UAVision's OGASSA and ELANUS product lines and serves as the established incumbent in the same NATO procurement channels.

Emerging players

• Edge Group (HALCON): UAE-based defense conglomerate with HALCON producing loitering munitions and tactical UAS. Comparable to UAVision's ELANUS and OGASSA product lines, particularly for export-oriented precision strike offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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