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Quantum Systems GmbH

Category: Robotics / Embodied AI

Designs and manufactures advanced AI-powered, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) drones for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) across defense, security, and commercial sectors. Quantum Systems GmbH was founded in 2015. The company is led by Florian Seibel. Based in Gilching, Bavaria, Germany. Team size: 250. Total funding raised: Over €176 million. Latest round: €160 million Series C funding round (October 2023) co-led by HV Capital and Rheinmetall AG as a strategic investor. Key investors include HV Capital, Rheinmetall AG, Project A Ventures, Bayern Kapital, Airbus Ventures, Armilar Venture Partners, 10x Group.

Founded
2015
Headquarters
Gilching, Bavaria, Germany
Team size
250
Total funding
Over €176 million

Value proposition

Provides actionable aerial intelligence through highly autonomous, long-endurance, multi-sensor drones featuring onboard AI for real-time data processing, ensuring efficient and reliable operations in diverse environments.

Products and solutions

Vector & Scorpion UAS (fixed-wing VTOL for ISR), Trinity Pro (fixed-wing VTOL for mapping and surveillance), QBase 3D (mission planning and control software)

Unique value

Proprietary hybrid eVTOL design combining fixed-wing efficiency with multirotor agility, enabling runway-independent operations. Integrated AI-driven autonomy for onboard, real-time data processing.

Target customer

Defense and security agencies, public safety organizations, and commercial operators in sectors such as agriculture, mining, energy, and infrastructure inspection.

Industries served

Defense & Security, Public Safety & Emergency Response, Agriculture, Mining, Energy & Utilities, Mapping & Surveying

Technology advantage

Combines advanced eVTOL capabilities with AI-powered autonomous systems and robust payload performance, suitable for both defense and commercial applications.

How they differentiate

Emphasizes long-endurance, AI-powered autonomous eVTOL systems with high payload capacity and robust dual-use (defense and commercial) applications, in contrast to competitors focused on shorter-range or less versatile solutions.

Main competitors

AeroVironment, Parrot Group (ANAFI USA), Teal Drones (Red Cat Holdings), Wingtra AG

Key partnerships

Rheinmetall AG, European Union-funded research initiatives for next-gen UAV technologies, Various defense contractors and technology providers

Notable customers

German Bundeswehr, Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, Other NATO member states, Various commercial enterprises in mapping and inspection

Major milestones

Secured €160M Series C funding round Multiple iF Design Awards Signed multi-million euro framework contracts with national governments (e.g., Germany) Successful operational deployments providing critical ISR support in conflict zones Expansion of production capabilities and international offices

Growth metrics

Rapid revenue growth with triple-digit YoY increases, expanding customer base, and significant international market penetration.

Market positioning

Premium provider of versatile, high-performance ISR drone solutions, trusted by government, military, and commercial clients.

Geographic focus

Strong presence in Europe with active international expansion, particularly among NATO-aligned countries and other global markets.

Patents and IP

Holder of multiple patents covering airframe design, autonomous navigation algorithms, and mission planning, including technologies for GPS-denied environments.

About Florian Seibel

Florian Seibel is a visionary, initiator, and Co-CEO of Quantum-Systems. He was an officer in the German Armed Forces from 1999 to 2015 and graduated from the University of the German Armed Forces in Munich with a degree in aerospace engineering. After his service as a helicopter pilot, he founded Quantum-Systems in 2015 together with his co-founders.

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