What Aeromotors does

Founded in 2023 in Lviv, Ukraine, Aeromotors manufactures brushless DC motors specifically engineered for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), producing its motors from locally sourced Ukrainian components. The company positions itself as the first Ukrainian manufacturer of drone motors using primarily local parts, with a strategic focus on defense and military buyers who require motors proven in active combat conditions. Its geographic base is Lviv, with operational expansion plans into the European Union.

The company's product portfolio centers on a core line of brushless drone motors supplemented by three service offerings: custom motor development for specification-driven buyers, a catalog of standard motor configurations available on request, and batch procurement options for high-volume purchasers. Aeromotors' primary technical and commercial differentiator is the operational validation of its motors in Ukrainian battlefield conditions, providing what the company characterizes as battlefield-tested reliability for defense applications. Production is currently rated at 10,000 motors per month, with plans to scale to 60,000 motors per month to meet anticipated EU and defense demand.

Aeromotors operates a direct-to-customer sales model, funneling buyers through a Google Forms-based request form on its website that captures inquiries across catalog requests, test sample dispatch, custom development, batch procurement, and general cooperation. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales to drone manufacturers, defense contractors, and military buyers; pricing is not publicly disclosed and quotes are handled through direct engagement. The company closed its first institutional funding round in December 2025, raising approximately €467,500 (~$550,000) from Swedish defense-tech investor Front Ventures, with use of proceeds dedicated to factory expansion and the establishment of new EU-based production units. Founded and led by CEO Andrii Tyndyk, Aeromotors is a private, early-stage hardware manufacturing startup with fewer than ten reported employees.

Name

Aeromotors

Legal name

AEROMOTORS

Website

https://aeromotors.com.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aeromotors is a Ukrainian manufacturer founded in 2023 producing brushless DC motors for drones using local parts. The company serves defense and military clients with battlefield-tested motor technology and is scaling production capacity into the European Union.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

UAV Electric Motors

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

DC Motors (Brushed, Brushless DC) (IMAGACAB)

Keywords

• Brushless DC motors
• Drone motor manufacturing
• UAV propulsion systems
• Defense motor components
• Unmanned aerial motors

Headquarters

HQ city

Lviv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drone Motor Sales: Sale of brushless motors for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles to defense contractors, drone manufacturers, and military buyers. The company offers catalog products, custom motor development, and batch procurement options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Aeromotors manufactures and sells brushless DC motors for drones using locally sourced Ukrainian parts. The company operates a production facility capable of 10,000 motors per month, with plans to scale to 60,000 motors per month, and also offers custom motor development services tailored to defense and UAV manufacturer requirements.

Product overview

Aeromotors is a Ukrainian drone motor manufacturer founded in 2023 that specializes in producing electric motors for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company operates a single-product focused business model centered on drone engine manufacturing, complemented by supporting service offerings. The core product line consists of drone motors/engines, with additional value-added services including custom motor development, motor catalog access, and batch procurement options. The company is expanding its production capacity to meet growing demand in the defense sector, with plans to scale from 10,000 to 60,000 motors per month.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drone Motors (Brushless DC Motors) Battlefield-tested brushless DC motors manufactured in Ukraine for use in unmanned aerial vehicles, targeted at defense contractors, military buyers, and drone manufacturers.
• Custom Motor Development A service offering that develops custom-engineered brushless DC motors tailored to specific UAV platforms and customer requirements, for drone OEMs and defense clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manufacturing capacity increase from 10,000 to 60,000 motors per month (6x growth)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Emax: Manufacturer of brushless motors and ESCs for FPV, commercial, and industrial drones. Comparable to Aeromotors in brushless motor focus, UAV buyer base, and direct catalog procurement via online channels.
• KDE Direct: US-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance brushless motors for UAVs, commercial drones, and defense platforms. Closely comparable on brushless DC motor technology for unmanned aerial vehicles and on custom-engineering offerings to drone integrators.
• T-Motor: One of the world's largest manufacturers of brushless motors for UAVs and multi-rotor drones, offering catalog and custom motors. Directly comparable to Aeromotors on core product (brushless drone motors), target buyers (drone OEMs and defense), and custom/batch procurement model.
• ePropelled: US-based provider of electric propulsion systems and motors specifically engineered for UAVs and defense applications. Comparable to Aeromotors on defense-focused UAV motor technology and on custom propulsion development for drone programs.
• SunnySky: Chinese-origin manufacturer of brushless motors widely used in commercial and industrial drones. Directly comparable on brushless UAV motor product line and catalog-plus-OEM distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Maxon Motor: Swiss manufacturer of high-precision DC and brushless motors widely used in aerospace, defense, medical, and robotics. Comparable as an established brushless motor supplier into defense and UAV applications, though it serves a far broader portfolio beyond drone propulsion.
• Allied Motion: US-based manufacturer of precision and specialty motion products including brushless motors for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Comparable as a scaled brushless motor incumbent with defense exposure, but covering a far wider set of end markets than drone-only propulsion.
• FAULHABER: German manufacturer of high-precision miniature and brushless DC motors used in aerospace, defense, and robotics. Comparable as a precision brushless DC motor incumbent serving defense and UAV-adjacent applications, but with a much broader industrial customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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