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Invictus Robotics

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invictus-robotics.com

AERAS pairs a sub-6 kg quadcopter with a six-axis manipulator arm whose joints use maxon flat EC brushless motors and EPOS4 position/current controllers; the arm dynamically counteracts drone motion so the end effector stays stable during in-air contact inspections. The system uses stereo vision and adaptive stabilisation for autonomous work at height, with a modular end effector for NDT probes and future jet-washing/painting tools, and a real-time analysis platform for defect mapping and trend tracking. Payload capacity is up to 3 kg. The second prototype (MKII) was slated for a first live-project deployment in summer 2025.

HeadquartersLondon, GB
Founded2023
Corporate fundingNot disclosed
TeamNot listed
Deployments0
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StagePre-seed (raising as of Oct 2024; no cited rounds)
FoundersOsman Zuhayr (Co-founder & CEO), Sachit Shenai (Co-founder)
Regions servedUK
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-21
XNot listed
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

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AERAS

  • Six-axis robotic arm with each joint driven by a maxon flat EC brushless DC motor and EPOS4 controller

    Arm degrees of freedom and actuation architecture enabling in-flight stabilised manipulation

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  • Carries a payload of up to 3 kg while the drone itself weighs under 6 kg

    Maximum tool/material payload versus airframe mass for flight stability

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  • Performs contact-based NDT inspections in the air: ultrasonic testing, corrosion mapping and thickness gauging

    Supported non-destructive testing modalities executed by the stabilised arm while hovering

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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2025-06-13AERAS unveiled as world's first stable drone with robot arm; MKII prototype finalised for first live-project deployment in summer 2025Industrial Technology
2024-10-28Won Best Use of Remote Monitoring Technology at the Building Innovation Awards 2024 (six nominations, most of any entrant)UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment
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Source ledger

2 unique public sources

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Stable drone with robot arm to increase workplace safetyIndustrial Technology
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BSSC student wins Best Use of Remote Monitoring Technology at the Building Innovation AwardsUCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment