DoD Solution
About
About DoD Solution
DoD Solution’s AURA AI runs perception and mission functions directly on an unmanned aircraft. The platform combines visual navigation, target recognition, tracking and terminal guidance so a drone can continue operating when satellite navigation, communications or cloud access are unavailable. It is designed for integration across FPV aircraft, fixed-wing UAVs and interceptor systems rather than being tied to one airframe.
The company works with vehicle manufacturers and compute suppliers to move AURA from software development into production hardware. A 2026 integration with Lantronix places the stack on the Qualcomm-based Open-Q 6490CS system-on-module, a size-, weight- and power-optimised edge-compute platform. Engineering teams completed the initial integration and began production ramp-up for European and Ukrainian programmes. The resulting system keeps sensor processing and flight decisions onboard, reducing dependence on a continuous datalink in contested or communication-constrained missions.
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Funding
- 2026-10-13 - Strategic investment - DoD Solution receives strategic investment from Draganfly
Draganfly made a strategic investment in DoD Solution to support AURA onboard autonomy and its integration across unmanned platforms. - source: globenewswire.com
- 2026-09-28 - Pre-seed - $2.1M - DoD Solution raises €1.8M pre-seed for AURA AI
DoD Solution closed a €1.8 million pre-seed round to scale its AURA AI onboard autonomy stack and produce its next-generation single-board computer. - source: eu-startups.com
- 2026-06-04 - Pre-seed investment - DoD Solution secures pre-seed investment from Network.VC Defense
DoD Solution secured an undisclosed standalone investment from Network.VC Defense within its open pre-seed round to develop onboard AI and autonomy infrastructure for UAVs. - source: en.ain.ua
Investors
- Draganfly - Participant - Unknown - 2 funding events - repeat backer - first seen 2026-09-28 - latest 2026-10-13
- 4C-Next Holding AG - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-09-28
- Angel One Fund - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-09-28
- Better Angle - Participant - Angel / Individual - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-09-28
- Defence Builder Fund - Participant - Strategic Industrial - 1 funding event - strategic/corporate - first seen 2026-09-28
- Network VC - Participant - Angel / Individual - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-09-28
- Network.VC Defense - Lead - Strategic Industrial - 1 funding event - strategic/corporate - first seen 2026-06-04
- Newfund - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-09-28
- UAID Fund - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-09-28
- WildField Ventures - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-09-28
Timeline
Events
- 2026-10-13 - Funding - DoD Solution receives strategic investment from Draganfly
AURA combines onboard computing with navigation, perception, tracking and terminal guidance software for degraded GPS or communications. DoD Solution plans to advance AURA SBC production, AURA OS, integrations and NDAA compliance. Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell will join DoD Solution’s board.
Source - 2026-09-28 - Funding - DoD Solution raises €1.8M pre-seed for AURA AI
Angel One Fund, Better Angle, Defence Builder Fund, Network VC, Newfund, UAID Fund, WildField Ventures and 4C-Next Holding AG participated. Draganfly joined as a strategic investor. Capital will support next-generation AURA SBC production, AURA OS and onboard-AI development, and integrations across unmanned platforms.
Source - 2026-06-04 - Funding - DoD Solution secures pre-seed investment from Network.VC Defense
Network.VC Defense led or provided the financing. DoD Solution secured an undisclosed standalone investment from Network.VC Defense within its open pre-seed round to develop onboard AI and autonomy infrastructure for UAVs.
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