Rumble Tools
About
About Rumble Tools
Rumble Tools is a Finnish autonomous-aerial-systems developer based in Imatra. Its Skyfleet system combines coordinated aircraft, smart docking stations, edge computing, AI-based anomaly detection and resilient communications for continuous monitoring of industrial sites, infrastructure, traffic and security perimeters. The company presents Skynest and Skytrack as connected layers within the same operating stack.
Public evidence shows the system in operational and pilot settings rather than only as a concept. The City of Imatra had used a Rumble drone fleet since January 2025 when the company disclosed it in December 2025, while other published programmes cover port, critical-infrastructure and tactical-vehicle workflows. Rumble also participates in Sisu Auto's C4IMobility programme and has a commercial security partnership with CERTEGO. Announced infrastructure targets remain roadmap claims until later evidence confirms completion.
Products
- Skyfleet
Skyfleet
Operations
Operating use
- Production setup
2025-12-06 - Rumble Tools said its production had been located in Imatra from the start of company operations; no capacity or output quantity was disclosed. - Company aerial-system production - Imatra, Finland
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Deployments
- Operating use
2025-12-06 - The City of Imatra had used a Rumble Tools drone fleet since January 2025 for security and other municipal workflows. - City of Imatra drone-fleet service - City of Imatra
Source - Commercial activity
2025-12-06 - Rumble Tools announced an approximately €30 million roadmap to build low-altitude autonomous-aerial infrastructure, initially in Finland, with a stated national target by the end of 2026. - Announced infrastructure programme
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Team
- Arto Koivuharju - Founder and CEO - Leads product and company development for the Skyfleet and low-altitude autonomy programmes.
- Jani Pihl - Chairman of the Board - Supports strategy, partnerships and communications for Rumble Tools.
- Juha Vauhkonen - Executive Vice President, International Operations - Leads international operations for Rumble Tools' defence, border-security and critical-infrastructure programmes.
- Iiris Pellinen - Business Development Manager - Supports commercial and partnership development.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-09-18 - Partnership - Rumble Tools partners with Sisu Auto to integrate autonomous aerial systems into tactical vehicles
The vehicle-mounted system is designed to launch autonomous aircraft, support independent missions, and return to docking stations for charging. The integration sits within Sisu Auto's C4Imobility programme, which combines sensing, communications and autonomy for heavy tactical vehicles. Rumble Tools describes swarm coordination and multi-satellite communications as part of its aerial robotics stack.
Source - 2026-05-25 - Partnership - Rumble Tools signs C4IMobility programme letter of intent
The letter was signed during the Finnish defence minister's visit to Sisu Auto's Karjaa factory. The signatories expressed an intention to negotiate and potentially finalise agreements to launch the programme. The planned work covers research, development and commercialisation of next-generation mobility solutions for defence.
Source - 2025-12-22 - Executive Hire - Rumble Tools appoints Juha Vauhkonen EVP for international operations
The employment agreement was signed on 19 December 2025, ahead of the 1 January 2026 start. Vauhkonen brought more than 30 years in the Finnish Defence Forces, most recently as Chief of Intelligence at Defence Command Finland. Rumble Tools linked the role to its defence, border-security and critical-infrastructure work.
Source - 2025-12-18 - Partnership - CERTEGO adds Rumble Tools drone surveillance to its security portfolio
A human decides whether to launch a drone and what target to follow or search for. The system can support missions after an anomaly detected by camera surveillance or a burglar alarm. CERTEGO described planning, deployment, alarm monitoring and analytics support around the drone service.
Source - 2025-12-09 - Partnership - Port of Oulu schedules Rumble Tools autonomous-drone pilot
The pilot was planned to test autonomous operation in demanding port weather conditions. Intended workflows included critical-infrastructure protection, asset lifecycle monitoring and environmental and occupational-safety observations. The pilot formed part of the Business Finland-funded ITEA Sa4CPS programme and included testing the port's private LTE network.
Source - 2025-12-06 - Deployment - Rumble Tools discloses active drone-fleet use by the City of Imatra
Imatra security manager Samuel Venäläinen said the city acquired the service primarily for security. Venäläinen also described use of the equipment for other city needs. Rumble Tools identified Imatra as its production and test location in the same December disclosure.
Source - 2025-12-06 - Market Signal - Rumble Tools announces €30 million low-altitude infrastructure programme
Turku was named the first pilot area, with construction expected to begin there before the wider Finnish rollout. The planned infrastructure is intended for border and critical-infrastructure monitoring, logistics and municipal services. The Kakkonen family investment company and other private and institutional investors were identified as programme backers.
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Relations
Relationships
- City of Imatra
Deployment Site - Rumble disclosed that the City of Imatra had used its drone fleet for security and other municipal workflows since January 2025.
- CERTEGO Finland
Commercial Security Partner - Rumble Tools and CERTEGO Finland agreed to offer Skyfleet, Skynest and Skytrack drone-surveillance systems in Finland.
- Sisu Auto
Technology Partner - Rumble Tools and Sisu Auto are integrating autonomous aerial robotic systems and docking stations into Sisu G-Series tactical vehicles.