Drone Defence Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2014

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 16

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Seed

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $649K

Drone Defence General Information

Description

Developer of an integrated counter unmanned aerial systems and airspace intelligence technology intended to mitigate risks from unauthorised and malicious drones while supporting the safe expansion of automated aviation. The company offers threat level assessment, managed defence services, multi sensor detection across radio frequency, radar, optical and remote identification technologies, real time tracking and identification, and fixed or mobile mitigation systems, enabling critical infrastructure operators and high value asset owners to maintain secure and assured airspace with a layered and evidence led approach.

Contact Information

Website
www.dronedefence.co.uk
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Drone Innovation Centre
  • West Carr Industrial Estate
  • Retford DN22 7GY
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 0843
Primary Industry
Aerospace and Defense
Other Industries
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Other Hardware
Vertical(s)
Robotics and Drones
Corporate Office
  • Drone Innovation Centre
  • West Carr Industrial Estate
  • Retford DN22 7GY
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 0843

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Drone Defence Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
1. Seed Round 18-Aug-2020 $649K Completed Generating Revenue
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Drone Defence Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
A Ordinary
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Drone Defence Comparisons

Description
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HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of an integrated counter unmanned aerial systems and airspace intelligence technology intended to mitigate ris
Aerospace and Defense
Retford, United Kingdom
16 As of 2026

Prudhoe, United Kingdom
 

San Luis Obispo, CA
 
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Drone Defence Competitors (8)

One of Drone Defence’s 8 competitors is OpenWorks Engineering, a Angel-Backed company based in Prudhoe, United Kingdom.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
OpenWorks Engineering Angel-Backed Prudhoe, United Kingdom
WhiteFox Venture Capital-Backed San Luis Obispo, CA
Dedrone Formerly VC-backed Sterling, VA
ApolloShield Formerly VC-backed Palo Alto, CA
CerbAir Private Equity-Backed Montrouge, France
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Drone Defence Patents

  • 26

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 9

    Granted

  • 17

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Drone Defence Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
GB-202411523-D0 Anti-drone firearm use training system Pending 06-Aug-2024
GB-2643209-A Anti-drone firearm use training system Pending 06-Aug-2024
GB-202411524-D0 Drone for use in contested air space Pending 06-Aug-2024
GB-2643501-A Drone for use in contested air space Pending 06-Aug-2024
GB-202410124-D0 Collision avoidance system Pending 11-Jul-2024 G01C5/06
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Drone Defence FAQs

  • When was Drone Defence founded?

    Drone Defence was founded in 2014.

  • Where is Drone Defence headquartered?

    Drone Defence is headquartered in Retford, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Drone Defence?

    Drone Defence has 16 total employees.

  • What industry is Drone Defence in?

    Drone Defence’s primary industry is Aerospace and Defense.

  • Is Drone Defence a private or public company?

    Drone Defence is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Drone Defence?

    The current valuation of Drone Defence is .

  • What is Drone Defence’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Drone Defence is .

  • How much funding has Drone Defence raised over time?

    Drone Defence has raised $649K.

  • Who are Drone Defence’s competitors?

    OpenWorks Engineering, WhiteFox, Dedrone, ApolloShield, and CerbAir are some of the 8 competitors of Drone Defence.

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