What Amazing Drones does

Amazing Drones LLC is a Kharkiv-based Ukrainian defense technology company founded in 2023 by an engineer and an active-duty Armed Forces serviceman to develop FPV and interceptor drones for military applications. The company operates with 11-50 employees and has produced over 1,000 drones since inception across two principal product lines: the HUMMEL FPV quadcopter family, designed for reconnaissance and strike missions with up to 20 km range and 12,000 mAh battery configuration, and the Terra A1 interceptor drone family (Analog, Digital, and Thermal variants) developed in partnership with Japan's Terra Drone Corporation, which reaches 300-305 km/h and 32-35 km range to physically engage hostile UAVs such as Shahed-type threats. Products are differentiated by moisture-resistant lacquer coatings, anti-jamming frequency-hopping communications, and combat-validated design feedback from frontline deployment.

The business model is hardware sales to government defense buyers, priced at 50,000-82,000 UAH (~$1,200-$2,000) domestically and $2,500-$3,000 internationally per unit. Go-to-market combines direct engagement with Ukrainian Armed Forces units and special operations forces, participation in the Brave1 defense tech marketplace, and a flagship international distribution partnership with Terra Drone Corporation that extends reach into Japan, NATO countries, and Gulf states. A 12-month warranty is provided to military customers. Revenue streams include direct military drone sales, international defense contracts via Terra Drone, and contract manufacturing under more than 25 completed Ukrainian government contracts. The company has donated over 100 drones free of charge to military units and has secured Ukrainian Ministry of Defense codification for at least one FPV drone.

Name

Amazing Drones

Legal name

Amazing Drones LLC

Website

https://amazingdrones.com.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Amazing Drones is a Ukrainian defense manufacturer developing FPV quadcopters (HUMMEL) and interceptor drones (Terra A1) for counter-UAV applications, serving Ukrainian military units and international defense ministries through a partnership with Japan's Terra Drone Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Drones / Counter-UAV Systems

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG), Aerial Robotics (Drones & UAV Autonomy) (HDAAAIAG)

Keywords

• FPV drone manufacturing
• Military interceptor drones
• Counter-UAV systems
• Defense drone systems
• Unmanned aerial vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Kharkiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Military Drone Sales: Direct sales of FPV drones and interceptor drones to Ukrainian military units and defense forces. Includes custom configurations and after-sales support with 12-month warranty for military customers.
2. International Defense Contracts: Revenue from international sales through Terra Drone partnership, including deployment of Terra A1 interceptor drones to Japan, Gulf states, and other NATO-aligned countries.
3. Contract Manufacturing: Production of drones under government contracts with more than 25 contracts completed. Units supplied include both paid contracts and free donations to military units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Amazing Drones develops and manufactures FPV quadcopter drones (HUMMEL line) and counter-UAV interceptor drones (Terra A1 family) for military applications. Products are battle-tested in active warfare conditions, certified by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, and sold to Ukrainian armed forces units as well as international defense ministries through a strategic partnership with Terra Drone Corporation.

Product overview

Amazing Drones is a Ukrainian defense technology company specializing in the development and production of FPV drones and interceptor systems. The product portfolio includes the Terra A1 family (available in Analog, Digital, and Thermal variants) designed for counter-drone operations against hostile UAVs, and the HUMMEL FPV drone line for reconnaissance and strike missions. The Terra A1 interceptors feature speeds up to 305 km/h, ranges up to 35 km, and vertical takeoff capability, priced at approximately $2,500 per unit as a low-cost alternative to conventional interceptor missiles. All products are battle-tested in Ukraine's active warfare environment and are certified for use by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HUMMEL: FPV drone product line of quadcopters produced by Amazing Drones, known for high image quality, durability, and performance.
• Terra A1
• Terra A1 Аналог (Terra A1 Analog)
• Terra A1 Цифра (Terra A1 Digital)
• Terra A1 Теплак (Terra A1 Thermal)

Products and services

• Terra A1 Thermal (Terra A1 Теплак) Interceptor drone variant with thermal imaging video link, up to 18 minutes flight time, 0.5–0.6 kg payload, max speed 305 km/h, range up to 35 km, and integrated warhead initiation board with 3 protection levels. Designed to intercept Shahed-type UAVs for military forces. Priced at 82,000 UAH.
• Terra A1 Digital (Terra A1 Цифра) Interceptor drone variant featuring DJI O4 digital video transmission system for cost-effective interception of hostile drones at ranges up to 32 km. Priced at 60,000 UAH.
• Terra A1 Analog (Terra A1 Аналог) Interceptor drone variant with analog video transmission, up to 18 minutes flight time, 300 km/h max speed, 0.5 kg payload capacity, and vertical takeoff capability for countering Shahed-type UAVs. Priced at 50,000 UAH.
• HUMMEL FPV Drone High-quality Ukrainian-made FPV quadcopter providing superior image quality, durability (with moisture-resistant lacquer coating), and performance for military reconnaissance and strike applications. The HUMMEL 10″ variant reaches up to 20 km range with a 12,000 mAh battery and relay system. Includes 12-month warranty for military customers.
• SkyRider Interceptor Multi-role interceptor drone made primarily from 3D-printed plastic with custom frame design, capable of speeds up to 280–300 km/h and designed to physically destroy hostile UAVs by targeting wings and engines using a reinforced nose cone.

Quantifiable outcome

• Interceptor drones can neutralize Russian Shahed drones ($40,000+) at a fraction of the cost ($2,500-3,000 per unit)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Kharkiv IT ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for participation in defense technology events and industry collaboration. Kharkiv IT Cluster supported Amazing Drones' presence at events including ReBuild Ukraine 2025 and Tech Unity Forum, facilitating connections with international partners and investors.
• Brave1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian defense technology cluster providing support through grants, networking, and marketplace access. Amazing Drones participates in Brave1 events including Defense Tech Valley 2025 and Brave1 Components, accessing the defense tech ecosystem and military feedback.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Tekever: Portuguese defense UAS company providing ISR and maritime surveillance drones with strong European/NATO traction. Comparable as a smaller European defense-drone specialist expanding into adjacent missions.
• Quantum-Systems: German defense-tech company producing tactical ISR drones (Vector, Trinity) with NATO defense ministry customers. Comparable as a European military drone manufacturer scaling autonomous capabilities.
• DevDroid (Brave1 cluster): Ukrainian defense-tech startup developing autonomous robotic systems and drones for military applications. Comparable as a fellow Brave1-ecosystem Ukrainian drone startup targeting similar military use cases.

Broad incumbents

• DroneShield: Australian counter-UAS company producing detection and soft-kill defeat systems (DroneGun, RfPatrol). Competes in the same C-UAS market that Amazing Drones targets, but with detection/effectors rather than kinetic interceptors.
• Shield AI: US defense AI/autonomy company with the Hivemind autonomy stack and V-BAT tactical UAS. Comparable in mission (autonomous military aerial systems for defense customers) and target buyers (US DoD and allies), though at a much larger scale.
• Anduril Industries: US-based defense-tech prime producing the Roadrunner counter-UAS interceptor and Lattice autonomy platform. Compares as a counter-drone competitor with vastly more capital and DoD/NATO relationships, but at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Skyeton: Ukrainian UAS manufacturer of the Raybird tactical reconnaissance and strike drone. Comparable in being a Ukraine-based military drone producer scaling to international markets, though focused on fixed-wing ISR rather than FPV.
• Wild Hornets: Ukrainian manufacturer of FPV attack drones and interceptor systems. Closely comparable in technology, target customers (Ukrainian brigades), and battlefield-proven positioning.
• TAF Industries: Ukrainian FPV and bomber drone manufacturer producing combat-validated quadcopters for Ukrainian military and export. Direct competitor to Amazing Drones in the same product category and customer base.

Others

• Terra Drone Corporation: Japanese UAV services and defense company that is Amazing Drones' strategic investor and international distribution partner. Compares via the Terra A1 product line and shared target markets in Japan and the Gulf.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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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