MultiRotorResearch
Category: Robotics / Embodied AI
MRR Drones provides AiroMap, a fully automatic drone surveying system for accurate 3D measurements in construction, recycling, infrastructure and environmental sectors. MultiRotorResearch was founded in 2021. The company is led by Sieuwe Elferink. Based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Team size: 2-10. Total funding raised: ~$5.4K (€5,000+ TU/e Prototyping Award). Latest round: Grant/Award. Key investors include TU/e innovation Space; Fontys ICT; SIA (Nationaal Regieorgaan Praktijkgericht Onderzoek).
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Team size
- 2-10
- Total funding
- ~$5.4K (€5,000+ TU/e Prototyping Award)
Value proposition
To make accurate drone surveys accessible for professionals by providing a complete all-in-one system (drone, software, training, license, support) that delivers reliable 3D data within 20 minutes, without requiring a pilot license.
Products and solutions
AiroMap: Fully automatic drone surveying system — drone, software, training, license and support in one package., Automated 3D mapping and volumetric measurement: Stock & volume measurements, civil engineering/infra surveys, AP04 batch inspections., Cloud platform for mission planning, automatic flight, data processing and report generation (PDF, Excel, DXF, LandXML).
Unique value
The company's primary innovation lies in its AI-driven, 'End-to-End' navigation software. This approach trains the drone to fly itself by learning from simulated environments and real-world data, allowing it to operate autonomously in complex situations without traditional programming.
Target customer
Construction companies; Recycling & bulk material handlers; Infrastructure contractors; Environmental consultants (AP04 soil sampling)
Industries served
Construction, Infrastructure, Recycling, Environmental (AP04 soil inspections), Bulk Management
Technology advantage
Their key advantage is a software-centric model that adds a layer of intelligence to existing drone hardware. This creates a 'Drone as a Service' offering that is accessible to non-experts, significantly lowering the cost and complexity associated with professional drone surveying and mapping.
How they differentiate
MRR Drones differentiates itself through its focus on AI-driven, end-to-end autonomous flight, enabling drones to operate in complex, GPS-denied environments. This allows for high-precision data capture for digital twin creation in sectors like construction and infrastructure.
Main competitors
Propeller Aero, Skycatch, DJI Enterprise
Key partnerships
Fontys University; TU/e innovation Space; Amazon Web Services (AWS); 5G infrastructure partners
Notable customers
Heijmans, BAM Infra Nederland, AVG (volume measurements), Haru Tools & Services (earthworks), MAH Milieu (AP04 batch inspections), WMR Rinsumageest (AP04 inspections), Silt (depot inspections)
Major milestones
Development of a proprietary AI platform for autonomous drone flight., Successful creation of digital twins for construction projects., Transition from a student project to a commercial startup in 2021.
Growth metrics
Founded 2022; 12 employees; TU/e Prototyping Award winner; Rising Star Award; DroneOS with AI planning system; Sony camera integration for photogrammetry
Market positioning
MRR Drones is positioned as a specialized provider of autonomous drone solutions for industrial applications, targeting a niche market that requires advanced AI and autonomous capabilities beyond standard commercial drone offerings.
Geographic focus
Based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, MRR Drones' primary geographic focus appears to be on the European market, with initial projects and collaborations within the Netherlands.
Patents and IP
Information not publicly available.
About Sieuwe Elferink
MSc. degree; Fontys University of Applied Sciences
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Official website: https://mrrdrones.com/en/