About
Gadfin develops fast, hydrogen-powered drones with a quiet signature for long-range urgent deliveries and preventive maintenance missions. The patented technologies redefine delivery capabilities in terms of flight radius, safety, reliability, and automation. Among Gadfin's drones is Spirit-One, a long-range delivery drone for 3–6 kg (6–13 lb.) payloads that enables effective delivery of medical and other time-critical supplies at low cost.
Gadfin's platform, engineered from the ground up by Israel's top aerospace industry experts, enjoys a sustainable advantage based on solid IP in aerodynamics solutions for drag decrease, a patented folding-wing mechanism, an integrated hydrogen fuel cell system that enables unmatched flight range, and advanced safety systems.
The patented folding wings generate multiple advantages, such as withstanding strong side winds while vertically taking off and landing and requiring a small landing pad footprint. While the wings are spread, the drone achieves unparalleled energy efficiency, extended flight time, and range.
Operated by unmanned autonomous robotic centers and tracked through cellular and satellite communication, the company's drones comply with international standards, including an emergency parachute and advanced anti-collision technology, enabling BVLOS flight in urban areas.
Gadfin received the first permit from Israel's Civil Aviation Authority for urban airspace deliveries at the start of 2020, allowing hospitals, laboratories, and diverse organizations and institutions to be linked by drones. The flight network enables the fast and ongoing transfer of refrigerated medical cargo, such as samples, bone marrow, blood tests, blood donations, organs for transplant, and more, all within minutes and at very low cost.
Funding history · 3 rounds · $7.0M total
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- What is Gadfin's primary focus in drone development?
- Gadfin develops fast, hydrogen-powered drones with a quiet signature for long-range urgent deliveries and preventive maintenance missions, specializing in medical and time-critical supplies.
- When did Gadfin receive its first permit for urban airspace deliveries in Israel?
- Gadfin received the first permit from Israel's Civil Aviation Authority for urban airspace deliveries at the start of 2020.
- What is a key patented technology in Gadfin's drones?
- Gadfin holds a patent for a folding-wing mechanism, which offers advantages such as stability in strong side winds during vertical take-off and landing, and improved energy efficiency during flight.
- What was the total amount of funding Gadfin raised as of its last reported round?
- Gadfin has raised a total of $7 million in funding, according to startupim data.
- Which investor led Gadfin's Series A funding round?
- The Series A funding round for Gadfin in May 2022 was led by SIBF VC.
- What is the estimated valuation of Gadfin upon its potential Nasdaq entry?
- According to estimates from October 2024, Gadfin's value upon entering Nasdaq is projected to range between $100 million and $200 million.
- When did Gadfin announce its expansion of international operations?
- In May 2022, Gadfin announced the expansion of its international operations.
- What is the name of Gadfin's long-range delivery drone designed for medical supplies?
- Among Gadfin's drones is Spirit-One, designed for long-range delivery of 3–6 kg (6–13 lb.) payloads, including medical and other time-critical supplies.
- What is Gadfin's current employee count?
- Gadfin currently has 14 employees.