What Sentinel R&D does

Sentinel R&D is a Toronto, Canada-based defense technology company founded in 2023 that designs and manufactures modular, payload-agnostic fixed-wing UAVs under the ReKam platform for military and NATO-aligned customers. The ReKam 3.2 (operational, 3.2 m wingspan, 500+ km range, 5+ hour endurance, 25 kg MTOW, 6-13 kg payload) and the larger ReKam 5.0 (advanced testing, 5 m wingspan, 800+ km range, 8+ hour endurance, 35 kg MTOW, 6-20 kg payload) share a common modular bay and nose architecture that allows a single airframe to be reconfigured in the field between ISR, loitering strike, electronic warfare, and counter-UAS missions in minutes. The company also announced two 2026 variants — ReKam 'Ascent' (VTOL, 35 kg MTOW) and ReKam 'Echo' (55 kg MTOW, 350 km/h) — that extend the platform into vertical take-off and high-speed strike profiles.

The underlying differentiator is a next-generation automated composite manufacturing process combining robotic fiber placement, intelligent resin infusion, and post-process automation, with a modular aluminum tooling system that supports rapid, mission-specific configuration at the production level. The airframe is built from low-signature E-glass/S-glass composites, and all components are sourced through a NATO-aligned secure supply chain intended to enable clean export across allied markets. Sentinel describes the platform as attritable and recoverable, with multiple launch methods (runway, truck, catapult, air-launch) and a stated unit cost in the $10-15K range, positioning the system for mass deployment against multi-million-dollar adversary assets.

The business model is B2B enterprise sales to defense and military buyers, with quote-based pricing, multi-year contracts, and direct engagement through the company website and contact forms. Distribution is anchored on direct enterprise sales with a NATO-aligned export channel, supplemented by a March 2026 non-binding MOU with Volatus Aerospace to co-develop a Canadian interceptor UAV platform and explore scalable Canadian production. Revenue, customer logos, ownership, and management team are not disclosed; the company has 1-10 employees, is privately held, and lists Forum Ventures as an early investor.

Name

Sentinel R&D

Legal name

Sentinel R&D

Website

https://sentinelrd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Toronto-based defense technology company developing modular, payload-agnostic fixed-wing UAVs (ReKam platform) for military and NATO allied forces, using automated composite manufacturing to deliver attritable platforms at low unit cost.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UAV Platform Sales: Sale of modular fixed-wing UAV platforms (ReKam 3.2, ReKam 5.0) to defense and military customers. One-time hardware purchase model with potential for repeat orders and fleet expansions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sentinel R&D designs, manufactures, and sells modular, payload-agnostic fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for defense and security applications. The ReKam platform uses next-generation automated composite manufacturing (robotic fiber placement, intelligent resin infusion) to produce a standardized airframe that can be field-configured for ISR, loitering strike, electronic warfare, and counter-UAS missions.

Product overview

Sentinel R&D offers a unified, modular fixed-wing UAV platform called ReKam, designed for defense and security applications. The current product lineup includes the ReKam 3.2 (operational) and ReKam 5.0 (advanced testing), both featuring payload-agnostic architecture that enables rapid mission reconfiguration between ISR, loitering strike, electronic warfare, and counter-UAS roles. The platform uses next-generation automated composite manufacturing with S-glass construction. Upcoming variants include ReKam 'Ascent' (VTOL, 2026) and ReKam 'Echo' (high-speed, 2026). All products share a common airframe architecture with modular bays and noses, supporting multiple launch methods including runway, truck, catapult, and air-launch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ReKam 3.2 3.2m wingspan fixed-wing UAV with 500+ km range, 5+ hour endurance, 25 kg MTOW, and 6-13 kg payload capacity. Supports ISR, loitering strike, electronic warfare, and counter-UAS missions. Sold to military and defense buyers.
• ReKam 5.0 5m wingspan fixed-wing UAV with 800+ km range, 8+ hour endurance, 35 kg MTOW, and 6-20 kg payload capacity. Currently in advanced testing phase. Sold to military and defense buyers.
• ReKam 'Ascent' Upcoming VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) variant with 35 kg MTOW, scheduled for release in 2026.
• ReKam 'Echo' Upcoming high-performance variant with 55 kg MTOW and 350 km/h speed, scheduled for release in 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• $10-15K system cost vs. multi-million dollar asset neutralization capability
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Volatus Aerospace Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Volatus Aerospace Inc. announced a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Sentinel R&D Inc. to collaborate on developing a Canadian-developed interceptor UAV platform for defence and security applications. The collaboration combines Sentinel's airframe engineering and composite manufacturing capabilities with Volatus' systems integration, autonomy software, and operational expertise, with the intent to explore scalable Canadian production capability. The agreement aligns with Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, which emphasizes sovereign industrial capacity in key defence technology domains.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Skydio: US-based autonomous drone manufacturer focused on defense and commercial markets. Comparable as an emerging defense-tech player building autonomy and manufacturing capability that overlaps with the tactical UAS market.

Broad incumbents

• AeroVironment: Established defense prime producing the Switchblade loitering munition, Puma, and other tactical UAVs. Comparable as an incumbent in the same attritable tactical UAS category, with overlapping ISR and strike mission profiles.
• Anduril Industries: Large defense tech prime building autonomous systems including the Bolt-M and other attritable fixed-wing UAVs. Directly comparable as a competitor in the tactical, software-defined autonomous aircraft space targeting similar military buyers.
• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Manufacturer of tactical unmanned aircraft including the XQ-58 Valkyrie and UTAP-22. Comparable in attritable, low-cost fixed-wing military drone manufacturing with a focus on mass-deployable platforms.

Direct peers

• Shield AI: Developer of the V-BAT vertical takeoff fixed-wing ISR/strike UAV and the Hivemind autonomy stack. Closely comparable on modular mission-configurable fixed-wing UAVs for defense customers with a focus on autonomy and field deployment.
• Performance Drone Works: Developer of the C-100 small tactical fixed-wing UAS used for ISR and strike missions by allied forces. Comparable on the modular, attritable small fixed-wing UAV value proposition for defense customers.
• Edge Autonomy: Provider of unmanned aerial systems including Penguin C and Stalker platforms for ISR and tactical missions. Comparable in fixed-wing tactical UAV manufacturing serving NATO-aligned defense customers.
• Teal Drones (Red Cat Holdings): Manufacturer of the Teal 2 quadcopter and Golden Eagle fixed-wing tactical UAS for defense and security markets. Comparable on small tactical drone manufacturing targeted at allied military customers.
• Tekever: European-based manufacturer of tactical fixed-wing UAVs (AR3, AR5) focused on ISR and maritime surveillance. Comparable on payload-flexible, attritable fixed-wing platforms for allied defense and security forces.

Regional players

• Volatus Aerospace: Canadian aerospace company providing UAV services, systems integration, and now collaborating with Sentinel on interceptor UAVs. Comparable as a regional partner/channel and as an operator of tactical drones in the Canadian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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