Iron Drone

Iron Drone is an autonomous counter-UAS solution that detects, tracks, and intercepts drones to secure airspace for critical operations.

Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Acquired by Airobotics (subsidiary of Ondas Holdings)
Acquired Petah Tikva, Israel Founded 2016
Last updated 2026-07-23
Total raised
$1.0M
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2016
Headcount
3
HQ
Petah Tikva, Israel
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS

About

Iron Drone developed a patented counter-drone solution designed to defend assets against hostile drones in complex environments with minimal collateral damage. The system is a fully automated intercepting system that neutralizes small drones without using GPS or RF jamming. It launches an interceptor drone from a designated pod, which flies autonomously towards targets under radar guidance, identifies and locks on using computer vision, and then captures or escorts the hostile drone away using a net and parachute. The company's assets were acquired by Airobotics, a subsidiary of Ondas Holdings, in March 2023. The Iron Drone Raider system is operational in military theaters today.

Funding history · 1 round · $1.0M total

2024-11
Grant $1.0M Commercial UAV News, November 2024
Israel Innovation Authority

Headcount over time

From 4 (2019-09) to 1 (2025-10) · -3 (-75%) · 6 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
60 2019-09 2025-10

Q&A

What is Iron Drone's primary business?
Iron Drone develops a patent-pending drone interception technology designed to eliminate drone threats using an interceptor drone capable of physical elimination by collision or other means.
What is Iron Drone's current status?
Iron Drone was acquired by Airobotics in October 2022 and is currently inactive.
When was Iron Drone founded?
Iron Drone was founded in August 2016.
How many employees did Iron Drone have?
Iron Drone had 1-10 employees.
Where is Iron Drone headquartered?
Iron Drone is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
What technologies does Iron Drone leverage in its solution?
Iron Drone's technology leverages computer vision, situational awareness, flight planning, and precision maneuvering.
What sectors does Iron Drone operate in?
Iron Drone operates in the Aerospace, Defense & HLS, Defense & HLS Solutions, and Unmanned Systems sectors.

Team · 1

Matan Melamed
Founder · Founder & CEO

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Sub-sectors
Aerospace, Defense & HLSDefense & HLS SolutionsUnmanned Systems
Technologies
Artificial IntelligenceComputer Vision
Target customers
Transportation & LogisticsTransportation InfrastructureAirports
Business model
B2GB2B

Tags

thermal-imagingairportssecurityaviationsurveillancedefensetemperature-controlremote-monitoringartificial-intelligencemonitoringscreeningdrones
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External links

Websiteairoboticsdrones.com/iron-drone/
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/26205651

Identifiers & details

Legal nameIron-Drone Ltd.
Founded2016-8
Employees (exact)3
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by Airobotics on Oct 2022 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Airobotics (subsidiary of Ondas Holdings) 2023-03

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO2

Web history (Wayback)

Domainairoboticsdrones.com

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)515502169
Statusפעילה
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2016-08-04
Purposeלעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)yes
Active charges / liens0
Registry events0
Registered addressבן אביגדור 8 תל אביב - יפו