What Hologarde does

Hologarde is a French counter-drone and airspace-management company, founded in 2017 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe ADP (Aéroports de Paris SA) to manage drone traffic in controlled airspace and protect airport platforms from unauthorized drone activity. It designs and integrates detection, identification, and tracking solutions built around an open-architecture, sensor-agnostic Command & Control (C2) software that fuses data from radars, radio-frequency sensors, passive sensors, ADS-B receivers, and optronic cameras in real time. The portfolio is organized into three solution lines (HoloSafe for civil counter-drone, Clearance for unmanned traffic management, and MarineGarde for multi-domain maritime protection) supported by a hardware stack including the Holodrone passive Remote ID/ADS-B sensor, the PRAAG AI optronic identification system, the HOLOPTICS multi-spectral long-range camera, and the HOLOVIEW cross-site hypervision layer. AI is embedded in detection, classification, and mission-authorization workflows, with PRAAG claiming a >95% true positive rate and MarineGarde extending coverage to underwater domains at depths up to 6,000 m.

The business combines several revenue mechanics: direct hardware sales of sensor systems, customized anti-drone deployments with ongoing operational support (managed services), subscription-based detection services delivered through channel partners (notably Orange Business via TOTEM's ~19,700 telecom tower sites), and a product-led UTM platform (Clearance) with a free tier for independent drone pilots and premium enterprise features. Customer concentration is high by design, anchored on Groupe ADP's Paris airports and a small set of French institutional clients (RTE, France TV, CNRS, Orange Business, MarineTech), with go-to-market executed through direct enterprise sales to airports, critical-infrastructure operators, public institutions, and event organizers. Strategic distribution partnerships with Orange Business and MarineTech, plus an OEM/manufacturing relationship with SYT Technologies, provide scale reach beyond the ~50-engineer headcount.

Name

Hologarde

Legal name

HOLOGARDE

Website

https://hologarde.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hologarde is a French counter-drone and airspace-management company, wholly owned by Groupe ADP, that builds sensor-agnostic Command & Control software, UTM, and multi-domain detection hardware for airports, critical-infrastructure operators, public institutions, and maritime authorities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Counter-Drone Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Counter-UAS Detection Sensors & Integrated Sensor Suites (IMABAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Remote Operations Infrastructure (IMABAIAL), IFF/Identification, Beaconing & Cooperative Surveillance Systems (IMABAGAF), Maritime Security Technology & Surveillance Systems (CCTV, Radar, AIS, Perimeter Intrusion) (TLAHANAC)

Keywords

• Counter-drone systems
• Airspace traffic management
• Drone detection sensors
• Maritime drone protection
• Command and control software

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Anti-Drone Detection Services (Orange Drone Guardian): Subscription-based anti-drone detection service leveraging Orange's telecom tower network. Sensors supplied by Hologarde, data processed through ANSSI-qualified cloud infrastructure.
2. C2 Software Licensing: Open-architecture Command & Control software with sensor fusion capabilities. Sold as part of complete anti-drone solutions tailored to customer requirements.
3. Hardware Products: Proprietary sensors and systems including HOLODRONE, HOLOPTICS, PRAAG sold as standalone products or integrated into complete solutions.
4. Clearance UTM Platform: Unmanned Traffic Management platform for drone mission planning, flight authorization, and traffic management. Offers free accounts for teleoperators with premium features for enterprise users.
5. Custom Solution Deployment: Custom anti-drone devices adapted to specific site requirements, including analysis of threat perimeters, evaluation of operational modes, and ongoing operational support.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hologarde designs, manufactures and integrates anti-drone detection solutions and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems. Its portfolio centers on a proprietary sensor-agnostic Command & Control (C2) software that fuses radar, radio-frequency, passive Remote ID, ADS-B, and optronic camera data in real time, combined with in-house hardware products (HOLODRONE passive sensor, HOLOPTICS and PRAAG optronic systems) and dedicated solutions for civil counter-drone (HOLOSAFE), UTM (Clearance), and multi-domain maritime protection (MARINEGARDE).

Product overview

Hologarde offers a comprehensive counter-drone and airspace management portfolio centered on an open-architecture Command & Control (C2) software platform. The core offering consists of HoloSafe for counter-drone detection/classification, Clearance UTM for drone traffic management, and MarineGarde for maritime protection. These integrate with specialized sensors and cameras including Holodrone (Remote ID/ADS-B), PRAAG (aircraft identification), and HOLOPTICS (long-range multi-spectral tracking). HOLOVIEW provides cross-site hypervision and command coordination. The modular architecture allows customers to deploy tailored solutions combining sensors and software based on operational requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HOLOSAFE: Civil counter-drone solution for detection, identification and classification of drones, featuring adaptable, scalable and agile Command & Control software.
• Clearance
• MARINEGARDE
• HOLODRONE
• PRAAG
• HOLOPTICS
• HOLOVIEW

Products and services

• HoloSafe Civil counter-drone (LAD) solution providing detection, identification and classification of drones. Built on an open-architecture Command & Control software that fuses data from radars, RF sensors, passive sensors, ADS-B and cameras in real time for airports, critical infrastructure and public institutions.
• Clearance UTM Unmanned Traffic Management platform for drone mission preparation, flight authorization management and regulatory compliance. Targets enterprises, drone operators, authorities and airports, with self-service account creation for independent teleoperators and API integration for enterprise customers.
• MarineGarde Multi-domain maritime protection solution co-developed with MarineTech providing 2D/3D perimeter control and vulnerability inspection across the entire water column (surface to 6,000m depth) for coastal and high-seas environments.
• Holodrone v.2 Long-range passive sensor for drone electronic identification (Remote ID) and ADS-B reception. Detects Remote ID up to 20-30 km in rural areas and ADS-B coverage exceeding 100 km, with omnidirectional 360° surveillance for low-altitude airspace monitoring.
• PRAAG Mark II Optronic system for aircraft identification and movement supervision at aerodromes. Features 6 high-performance cameras with AI algorithms achieving >95% true positive rate for automated visual identification, behavioral flight analysis and aircraft registration detection.
• HOLOPTICS Long-range multi-sensor optronic system for military, security and civil environments. Uses visible, NIR, SWIR and MWIR sensors for detection up to 34 km (vehicles) and 8 km (DJI Matrice drones) at TRL 9 maturity, co-developed and manufactured with SYT Technologies.
• HOLOVIEW Hypervision and command solution for managing multiple Hologarde solutions deployed across different sites. Provides secure tactical situation visualization through interconnected modules for command posts coordinating civil, military or public actors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drone detection range up to 30 km in rural environments (HOLODRONE Remote ID)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Orange BusinessflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 March 2026Orange Business launched 'Orange Drone Guardian,' a subscription-based anti-drone detection service using Hologarde sensors. The service leverages Orange's network of approximately 19,700 telecom tower sites managed by subsidiary TOTEM, with Hologarde supplying sensors and data processed through ANSSI-qualified cloud infrastructure.
• Groupe ADP (Aéroports de Paris)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Groupe ADP created Hologarde as a 100% subsidiary in 2017 to address drone traffic management in controlled airspace and protect airport platforms. Hologarde operates as the subsidiary responsible for low-altitude airspace management for the Groupe ADP network of airports including Paris-Orly, Paris-CDG, and Paris-Le Bourget.
• MarineTechflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarineTech, a Toulon-based French maritime solutions leader, co-developed MARINEGARDE with Hologarde. This unique solution provides multi-domain, multi-environment drone protection covering air, surface, and underwater (up to 6000m depth). The partnership combines Hologarde's anti-drone expertise with MarineTech's maritime protection capabilities.
• SYT TechnologiescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSYT Technologies manufactures HOLOPTICS multi-sensor optronic systems for Hologarde. The systems are designed and developed by Hologarde with manufacturing assured in France by SYT Technologies, providing a 24-month warranty.
• TOTEM (Subsidiary of Orange)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTOTEM manages Orange's national network of approximately 19,700 telecom tower sites used as infrastructure for the Orange Drone Guardian anti-drone detection service. Hologarde sensors are deployed on these tower sites.
• TOTEM (Subsidiary of Orange)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTOTEM's telecom tower infrastructure serves as the deployment platform for Hologarde's sensor technology in the Orange Drone Guardian service, covering detection and analysis across 6 to 20 kilometer range.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dedrone: US-based counter-drone platform with DedroneC2 software and sensor-agnostic architecture, very similar in positioning to Hologarde's HOLOSAFE. Directly competes for the same enterprise and government customers.
• ANRA Technologies: US/India-based UTM and U-space provider serving enterprises, authorities, and airports with mission planning and airspace management — overlapping product positioning with Clearance.
• Unifly: Belgian UTM provider (now part of Terra Drone) focused on U-space, flight authorization, and drone traffic management for authorities and operators — comparable to Clearance's enterprise and authority workflows.
• D-Fend Solutions: Israeli counter-drone specialist focused on RF cyber-takeover technology (EnforceAir). Targets airports, defense, and critical infrastructure — directly overlapping Hologarde's primary customer base.
• Altitude Angel: UK-based UTM platform providing airspace management, flight authorization, and U-space services — directly comparable to Hologarde's Clearance UTM platform for drone operator workflows and regulatory compliance.
• DroneShield: Australian-listed counter-drone specialist offering RF detection, RadarZero, and DroneSentry C2 software. Competes with Hologarde's HOLOSAFE in the same airports/critical infrastructure RFP market and shares the sensor-fusion approach.

Broad incumbents

• Thales: French defense prime with broad air surveillance, radar, and electronic warfare portfolios that include counter-UAS and airspace management capabilities. Operates as a much larger incumbent in the same customer RFPs where Hologarde competes.
• Anduril Industries: US defense-tech unicorn with counter-UAS systems (Roadrunner, Lattice), C2 software, and autonomy. Significantly larger and broader scope than Hologarde but competes for the same defense and critical infrastructure counter-drone budgets.
• Airbus Defence and Space: European aerospace and defense prime with integrated air surveillance, drone detection, and airspace management capabilities. Operates as a broad incumbent alongside Thales in Hologarde's market.

Emerging players

• Liteye Systems: US-based counter-UAS specialist offering multi-sensor detection and AUDS systems. Smaller scale than Anduril but directly comparable in product offering to HOLOSAFE for defense customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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