Odd Systems

What Odd Systems does

Odd Systems is a Ukrainian defense technology company founded in 2023 in Kyiv that designs and manufactures thermal imaging cameras and FPV (First-Person View) drone platforms for combat applications. The company's core product lines include the Kurbas series thermal cameras (256x192 to 640x512 px resolution, with <40-50 mK thermal sensitivity and specialized mission modes for air hunting, ground hunting, navigation, and extreme weather), the Svitlych-662 daytime tactical digital camera, and FPV drone platforms including the Stus-7, Lupinis-10, Lupinis-10-TFL-1 (integrating The Fourth Law's autonomous terminal guidance module), and Horska-12 interceptor drone. Products are developed and manufactured in Ukraine, optimized for local battlefield conditions, and priced competitively against Chinese alternatives, with unit prices ranging from 14,000 to 40,000 UAH ($350-$1,000 USD).

The company sells primarily to Ukrainian military units and brigades (50+ formations deployed), state procurement channels, charitable funds, and Ukrainian drone manufacturers including Wild Hornets, Boyovi Ptakhy Ukrainy, and Vidzhylant Works. Distribution combines direct sales (via website ordering) with international channel partnerships, notably a July 2025 strategic partnership with Danish defense conglomerate Terma Group for joint development of AI-powered drone interceptors. Revenue is generated through hardware sales and customization/integration services, with a 24/7 Kyiv-based R&D team providing engineering support to integrators and military units. Odd Systems operates as a sister company to The Fourth Law (sharing co-founder Yaroslav Azhnyuk), and together they launched Odd Camera Factory One in March 2026 as Ukraine's first enterprise for mass-producing camera and thermal imaging sensors.

Name

Odd Systems

Legal name

Odd Systems

Website

https://oddsystems.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Odd Systems is a Ukrainian defense tech company founded in 2023 that develops thermal imaging cameras and FPV drones for military and combat applications, serving Ukrainian armed forces, state procurement, and drone manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Hardware

NAICS

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

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

IFF/Identification, Beaconing & Cooperative Surveillance Systems (IMABAGAF)

Keywords

• Thermal imaging cameras
• FPV drones
• Defense technology
• Tactical cameras
• Autonomous drone systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Thermal Cameras: Sale of proprietary thermal imaging cameras (Kurbas series, Svitlych) to military units, drone manufacturers, and government procurement channels. One-time hardware purchase model with various pricing tiers based on resolution and specifications.
2. Hardware Sales - FPV Drones: Sale of FPV drone platforms including Stus-7, Lupinis-10, Lupinis-10-TFL-1, and Horska-12 interceptor drones. One-time purchase model with pricing varying by configuration (day/twilight/night) and camera type.
3. Customization and Integration Services: Engineering support and customization services for adapting cameras and platforms to specific mission requirements, including firmware development and integration assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Odd Systems designs and manufactures thermal imaging cameras (Kurbas series and Svitlych-662 daytime camera) and FPV drone platforms (Stus-7, Lupinis-10, Lupinis-10-TFL-1, Horska-12) for Ukrainian and allied military combat applications. The company produces hardware in Ukraine, offers custom firmware and image-processing algorithms tuned for Ukrainian battlefield conditions, and sells directly to military units, state procurement channels, and drone manufacturers, with engineering customization and 24/7 Kyiv-based R&D support.

Product overview

Odd Systems develops and manufactures thermal imaging cameras and FPV drones for Ukrainian military and defense applications. The product portfolio consists of two main lines: (1) Thermal cameras in the Kurbas series (Kurbas-256, Kurbas-384-alpha, Kurbas-640-alpha, Kurbas-640-beta) providing 256x192 to 640x512 px resolution with specialized modes for air/ground targeting and navigation; (2) Daytime camera Svitlych-662 for computer vision applications; (3) FPV drones including Stus-7 (light payload), Lupinis-10 (30+ km range with 2kg payload), Lupinis-10-TFL-1 (with autonomous TFL-1 guidance module), and Horska-12 interceptor drone. Products are battle-tested, priced competitively against Chinese alternatives, and manufactured in Ukraine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kurbas (Курбас): Thermal imaging camera product line including Kurbas-256, Kurbas-384-alpha, Kurbas-640-alpha, and Kurbas-640-beta models
• Svitlych (Світлич)
• Stus (Стус)
• Lupunis (Лупиніс)
• Lupunis-10-TFL-1
• Horska (Горська)

Products and services

• Kurbas-256 Thermal Camera (Курбас-256) Entry-level thermal camera with 256x192 px resolution, 50° horizontal lens, 12 µm pixel size, <50 mK thermal sensitivity, digital USB and analog CVBS outputs, and humidity protection. Designed for Ukrainian military combat applications and priced below Chinese alternatives.
• Kurbas-384-alpha Thermal Camera (Курбас-384-alpha) Mid-range 384x288 px thermal camera with <40 mK NETD, dual CVBS+USB outputs, 30/60 Hz refresh rate, reduced weight, and humidity protection. Optimized for kamikaze and interceptor drone applications.
• Kurbas-640-alpha Thermal Camera (Курбас-640-alpha) Flagship 640x512 px thermal camera with <40 mK sensitivity, battle-tested with Ukrainian FPV pilots, analog CVBS + digital USB interfaces, and 24/7 Kyiv R&D team support for integrators and units.
• Kurbas-640-beta Thermal Camera (Курбас-640-beta) Next-generation 640x512 thermal camera with specialized mission modes (Air Hunt, Ground Hunt, Navigation, Extreme Weather), in-flight mode switching via Flight Controller or Raspberry Pi, deep customization options, Wi-Fi configuration access, integrated voltage protection, and shielded cables.
• Svitlych-662 Daytime Tactical Camera (Світлич-662) Full-color 1920x1080 px daytime tactical camera with MIPI CSI-2 interface for minimal latency, optimized for computer vision algorithms, compatible with Raspberry Pi, Jetson, and Orange Pi. Features rugged design, coaxial cable for stable signal transmission, and customizable mechanics.
• Stus-7 FPV Drone (Стус-7) Durable 7-inch FPV drone with Mark4 frame, up to 1.5 kg payload, 6s2p 10,000 mAh battery. Day camera configuration priced at 14,000 UAH. Specifications customizable to customer requirements.
• Lupinis-10 FPV Drone (Лупиніс-10) Durable FPV drone with 10-inch thick carbon frame, 30+ km range with 1 kg payload, up to 2 kg payload capacity, 6s3p 15,000 mAh battery. Available in day (18,000 UAH), night camera-256 (26,000 UAH), and night camera-640 (38,000 UAH) configurations.
• Lupinis-10-TFL-1 FPV Drone (Лупиніс-10-TFL-1) FPV drone with Lupinis-10 platform plus TFL-1 autonomy module providing terminal guidance and cruise capabilities, immune to EW jamming, ignores radio horizon. Up to 4 kg payload, 6s4p 20,000 mAh battery. Available in day (20,000 UAH), twilight (22,000 UAH), night camera-256 (28,000 UAH), and night camera-640 (40,000 UAH) configurations.
• Horska-12 Interceptor Drone (Горська-12) Interceptor drone with 12-inch thick carbon frame, up to 400 g payload, up to 35 minutes flight time, speeds up to 150 km/h. Day camera configuration priced at 34,000 UAH.

Quantifiable outcome

• FPV drone mission success rates increase by 2-4x with only 10% cost increase
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Fourth LawcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Partnership to launch 'Odd Camera Factory One' - Ukraine's first enterprise for mass-producing camera and thermal imaging sensors. The Fourth Law develops autonomous drone guidance systems (TFL-1 and TFL-2 modules) and Lupinis-10 FPV platform, while Odd Systems provides thermal camera expertise. The companies share founders and operate as sister companies, with The Fourth Law also developing anti-Shahed detection modules through Odd Systems.
• Vyriy DronecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Partnership for mass production of FPV drones equipped with The Fourth Law's terminal-guidance systems. Vyriy Drone handles production scale-up while TFL provides autonomy modules and Odd Systems contributes camera and platform technology. The collaboration aims to accelerate deployment of autonomous FPV drones across Ukrainian military formations.
• Terma GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2025Strategic partnership between Odd Systems (Ukrainian defense tech) and Terma Group (Danish defense conglomerate) for joint development of AI-powered low-cost drone interceptors. Terma brings decades of manufacturing experience across air, sea, land, and space domains, along with sensor integration capabilities. Odd Systems contributes FPV drone expertise, thermal cameras, and combat-proven platforms. The partnership aims to create scalable autonomous intercept platforms to counter various drone threats including FPV, tactical ISR copters, fixed-wing ISR drones, and long-range strike drones (Shaheds).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Skydio: US autonomous drone manufacturer with strong defense and public-safety presence. Comparable on autonomous small UAS for defense, though Skydio focuses more on quadcopters for short-range reconnaissance than FPV kamikaze platforms.
• Red Cat Holdings (Teal Drones): US-listed defense drone company focused on small tactical UAS (Teal 2, Black Widow) with thermal imaging payloads. Comparable on small tactical defense drones with thermal camera integration for military customers.
• Shield AI: Develops autonomous drone systems (Hivemind) and AI-piloted aircraft for defense applications. Closely comparable on autonomous guidance for combat drones and is a likely competitor for international defense procurement.
• Parrot Drones: European drone manufacturer with established defense/security product lines (Parrot Anafi USA). Comparable as a NATO-allied drone maker with thermal imaging integration, though focused on micro-UAS rather than FPV.
• Tonbo Imaging: India-based defense imaging company specializing in thermal imaging, night vision, and sensor systems for military platforms. Comparable on tactical thermal cameras for drones and ground systems with established defense prime customers.
• Hikmicro: Chinese thermal imaging specialist and major global supplier of low-cost thermal cameras. Direct competitor in thermal sensor pricing — Odd Systems explicitly positions against Hikmicro-class Chinese alternatives on price-performance.
• Anduril Industries: US-based defense tech company building autonomous aerial systems and sensor platforms for military customers. Direct comparable in autonomous drone + sensor integration for defense, with much larger scale and capital base.
• Autel Robotics: Drone manufacturer with growing defense/public-safety presence and thermal imaging payloads (EVO series). Comparable on integrated drone + thermal camera offerings for tactical and security applications.

Broad incumbents

• Teledyne FLIR Defense: Dominant Western supplier of thermal imaging cameras and sensors for military and security applications. Direct competitor in thermal cameras (vs Kurbas series) but operates at vastly larger scale across many verticals.
• Terma Group: Danish defense conglomerate and Odd Systems' strategic partner. Comparable as a defense electronics/sensors integrator across air/sea/land/space domains — represents both a partnership channel and a broader-incumbent peer for international scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SystemsOdd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OddSystems
• Facebookfacebook.com/oddsystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oddsystems
• Instagraminstagram.com/odd.systems

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Odd Systems