Cielo Inertial Solutions

Navigation and Control Inertial Technologies

Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Acquired by Aeronautics
Acquired Jerusalem Founded 2005
Total raised
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2005
Headcount
58
HQ
Jerusalem
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS

About

Cielo Inertial Solutions specializes in inertial technology solutions including reference, control, stabilization, and navigation solutions for defense and commercial applications in the air, on land, at sea, and in space. The company holds more than 40 patents and has advanced facilities and a decade of experience in the development and manufacturing of electro-optical and fiber-optic systems. Cielo specializes in fiber-optic gyroscopes (FOG), inertial measurement units, and inertial navigation systems. The company is also a major supplier in Israel for closed-loop FOG sensors used in a wide variety of navigation and control applications. All of Cielo's products are in full compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations. The company was acquired by Aeronautics in 2007 and has been equally owned by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Kearfott Corporation of America since 2014.

Company Intelligence Q&A

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When was Cielo Inertial Solutions founded?
Cielo Inertial Solutions was founded in October 2005.
When and by whom was Cielo Inertial Solutions acquired?
Cielo Inertial Solutions was acquired by Aeronautics in December 2007 for $20 million.
What is the current ownership structure of Cielo Inertial Solutions?
Since 2014, Cielo Inertial Solutions has been equally owned by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Kearfott Corporation of America.
What is Cielo Inertial Solutions' primary specialization?
Cielo Inertial Solutions specializes in inertial technology solutions, including reference, control, stabilization, and navigation for defense and commercial applications.
How many patents does Cielo Inertial Solutions hold?
Cielo Inertial Solutions holds more than 40 patents.
What type of grant did Cielo Inertial Solutions receive in 2022?
In January 2022, Cielo Inertial Solutions received a grant from the IIA.
What is the employee count of Cielo Inertial Solutions?
Cielo Inertial Solutions has 58 employees.
What are some of the key products offered by Cielo Inertial Solutions?
Cielo Inertial Solutions offers products such as IRU, INS, NF, IMU, and GC.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Sub-sectors
Aerospace, Defense & HLSSpace TechCommunication & Navigation
Technologies
SensingVibrationCommunicationsFiber Optics
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAerospaceDefense, Safety & SecurityNational SecurityMilitary
Business model
B2GB2B

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

Tags

homeland-securitycyber-securitydefensenavigationlaserssensorsaviationunmanned-aerial-systemsdronesunmanned-aerial-vehiclemedical-technologiesspace-techoptronicsmarine