What Vyriy does

Vyriy Industries is a Ukrainian defense-technology company founded in 2022 that designs and manufactures unmanned aerial systems and tactical communications equipment for the Defense Forces of Ukraine (Сили Оборони України). Its product portfolio is organized into three families: multi-rotor copters (Vyriy 10, Vyriy 10 OPTO, Vyriy 15, Vyriy 15 OPTO) for tactical and reconnaissance/strike missions; fixed-wing platforms (Sokil in market, Veresen in development) for longer-endurance operations; and a communications and control line comprising the Mara Lite, Mara Pro, Baybak, and Terra Scream comms devices plus the Vyriy 19 ground control station. The stated technology approach converts direct frontline combat requests into iterative product updates, producing what the company describes as asymmetric-advantage solutions tailored to Ukrainian battlefield conditions.

The business model is hardware sales to a single customer class — Ukrainian government and military units — delivered through two channels: direct field-sales engagement with active-duty brigades, and digital marketplaces DOT-Chain and B1 Market. Vyriy reports it serves more than 200 Ukrainian Defense Forces units and accounts for approximately 30% of FPV orders across the two marketplace platforms. Strategic procurement and co-development relationships are in place with the Come Back Alive (CF) charitable foundation (supporting at least 10 brigades) and the Wings of Brabois (WB) foundation (supporting at least 5 brigades), creating a closed-loop channel from foundation-funded procurement through field feedback into product iteration. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a contact-based quotation model for defense hardware procurement.

In 2026 Vyriy closed an $11,176,264 funding round led by Inzhur, the only disclosed capital event. The company is privately held, headquartered (per firmographic data) in San Francisco while operating in Ukraine, and employs 11–50 people. Recent senior hire Volodymyr Nestorak joined as Chief Product Officer. Geographic footprint is exclusively Ukrainian, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Vyriy

Legal name

Vyriy Industries

Website

https://vyriy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vyriy Industries is a Ukrainian defense-tech company (founded 2022) that designs and manufactures multi-rotor copters, fixed-wing UAVs, and tactical communications equipment for the Defense Forces of Ukraine, selling via direct field engagement and the DOT-Chain and B1 Market marketplaces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Drones and Tactical Communications

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

UAS Communications, Datalinks, SATCOM & Remote Control Systems (IMABAIAJ), UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Remote Operations Infrastructure (IMABAIAL)

Keywords

• Military UAV systems
• Tactical communications equipment
• Defense drone manufacturing
• FPV drone production
• Unmanned aerial systems

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UAV and defense hardware sales: Vyriy generates revenue through the sale of defense-tech hardware including multi-rotor drones (copters), fixed-wing UAVs, and tactical communication systems to Ukrainian Defense Forces and affiliated units. Sales occur via direct field engagement and digital marketplaces.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vyriy Industries is a Ukrainian defense-tech company that designs, manufactures, and deploys unmanned aerial systems (multi-rotor copters and fixed-wing drones) and tactical communication equipment for the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Products are developed from direct combat feedback and sold directly to military units and via defense digital marketplaces.

Product overview

Vyriy Industries is a Ukrainian defense-tech company that develops an integrated ecosystem of unmanned aerial systems and military communication solutions. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Multi-rotor copters including Vyriy 10, Vyriy 10 OPTO, Vyriy 15, and Vyriy 15 OPTO variants with optronics capabilities; (2) Fixed-wing drones such as Sokil and the in-development Veresen for long-endurance reconnaissance; and (3) Communication systems including Mara Pro, Mara Lite, Baybak, Terra Scream, and the Vyriy 19 ground control station. The company transforms combat experience into asymmetric advantage for the Defense Forces of Ukraine, with over 200 units of Ukrainian Defense Forces and 30% of FPV orders on DOT-Chain and B1 Market platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vyriy 10: Quadcopter drone
• Vyriy 10 OPTO
• Vyriy 15
• Vyriy 15 OPTO
• Vyriy 19
• Mara Lite
• Mara Pro
• Sokil
• Baybak
• Terra Scream
• Veresen

Products and services

• Vyriy 15 Multi-rotor copter drone designed for reconnaissance and strike missions, featuring advanced flight capabilities for Ukrainian defense operations. Targeted at frontline units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
• Vyriy 15 OPTO Optronics-equipped variant of the Vyriy 15 multi-rotor copter with enhanced optical sensors for reconnaissance operations. Targeted at Ukrainian Defense Forces frontline units.
• Vyriy 10 Compact multi-rotor copter drone for tactical operations, part of Vyriy's copter product line for Ukrainian Defense Forces. Designed for portable field use.
• Vyriy 10 OPTO Optronics variant of the Vyriy 10 compact multi-rotor drone with enhanced optical reconnaissance capabilities. Targeted at Ukrainian Defense Forces frontline units.
• Vyriy 19 Ground control station for managing and coordinating drone operations, part of Vyriy's communication and control product line. For use by Ukrainian Defense Forces drone operators.
• Mara Pro Professional-grade communication system for military operations, providing reliable data and voice connectivity. Targeted at Ukrainian Defense Forces units for field coordination.
• Mara Lite Compact and lightweight communication system for tactical field use by Ukrainian Defense Forces, part of Vyriy's connection product line.
• Baybak Communication device for military coordination and data transmission in defense operations. Targeted at Ukrainian Defense Forces units.
• Terra Scream Advanced communication system for long-range operations, part of Vyriy's connection product line. Provides data and voice connectivity for Ukrainian Defense Forces field units.
• Sokil Fixed-wing drone for long-endurance reconnaissance and surveillance missions, suitable for Ukrainian Defense Forces frontline operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 200+ Ukrainian Defense Forces units
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DOT-ChaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDOT-Chain is a digital marketplace through which Vyriy fulfills FPV drone orders. Vyriy commands approximately 30% of FPV orders on this platform, making it a significant distribution channel for the company's unmanned aerial systems.
• B1 MarketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB1 Market is a second digital marketplace channel for Vyriy's FPV drone sales, alongside DOT-Chain. Together these platforms represent a substantial portion of Vyriy's commercial order volume, accounting for 30% of FPV orders in aggregate.
• Come Back Alive (CF) charitable foundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCome Back Alive is a prominent Ukrainian charitable foundation supporting the military. Vyriy partners with CF-funded brigades, supplying drone and defense technology solutions to units supported by this foundation.
• Ukrainian Defense Forces brigades (CF-supported)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVyriy has active supply relationships with at least 10 Ukrainian military brigades supported by the Come Back Alive foundation. These units provide direct combat feedback that informs product development, creating a closed-loop feedback cycle between battlefield experience and technological development.
• Ukrainian Defense Forces brigades (WB-supported)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVyriy supplies drone solutions to at least 5 Ukrainian military brigades supported by the Wings of Brabois (WB) foundation. These partnerships enable direct deployment of Vyriy's copters, fixed-wing UAVs, and communication systems on the frontlines.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UkrSpecSystems: Ukrainian unmanned aerial systems manufacturer producing fixed-wing reconnaissance drones (PD-1, PD-2) for defense and security customers. Operates in the same Ukrainian defense-tech ecosystem as Vyriy, serving overlapping customer segments in the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
• Skyeton: Ukrainian UAS developer of the Raybird fixed-wing reconnaissance platform used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and exported internationally. A directly comparable domestic rival competing for similar Ukrainian military procurement contracts.
• Athlon Avia: Ukrainian manufacturer of tactical unmanned aerial systems including the A1-SM Furia reconnaissance UAV. Operates as a domestic Ukrainian defense-tech peer serving the same Defense Forces customer base.
• TEKEVER: Portuguese-based unmanned aerial systems company providing ISR drones (e.g., AR3 and AR5) to European defense and security customers. Directly comparable UAS product category with similar defense-customer focus and similar scale.
• Quantum Systems: German defense-tech company specializing in electric vertical takeoff and fixed-wing UAVs (e.g., Vector, Scorpion) for military reconnaissance, supplying European armed forces. Closely comparable UAS product family and defense-customer focus.
• Primoco UAV: Czech manufacturer of the Primoco One medium-altitude long-endurance UAV used by military and government customers. Directly comparable UAS product category and defense-procurement go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: US defense prime and manufacturer of the MQ-9 Reaper and other military UAS platforms for armed forces worldwide. A much larger incumbent in the same broader military UAS category that Vyriy competes in.
• Anduril Industries: US defense technology company building autonomous systems including the Ghost UAS and integrated command-and-control for military customers. A broader defense-tech incumbent operating adjacent UAS and integrated-systems capabilities.

Emerging players

• Shield AI: US defense-tech company developing autonomous UAS (Nova, V-BAT) and AI-piloted flight for military customers. Comparable as a venture-backed emerging player in defense UAS, though at a larger scale and with US/allied focus rather than Ukrainian domestic focus.
• Skydio: US autonomous drone manufacturer producing small UAS with AI-enabled autonomy for defense, public safety, and commercial markets. Comparable as an emerging player in small autonomous drones, though primarily a commercial/US-military player versus Vyriy's Ukrainian frontline focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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