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Seeing Systems

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seeing-systems.com

Builds low-cost modular autonomous strike drones and the agentic autonomy software that operates them. Hardware modularity allows swappable payloads, sensors, compute and comms across strike, ISR and swarm missions; an agentic control system automates navigation and coordination to cut operator cognitive load. Banshee uses jam-resistant fibre-optic guidance for contested environments; Aerie AI swarm-coordination software is in development. Prototypes are shipped to Ukraine for iterative battlefield feedback.

HeadquartersLondon, GB
Founded2025
Defense fundingNot disclosed
TeamNot listed
Deployments0
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentDefense
StagePre-seed (YC W26; press reports bootstrapped with early UK military revenue)
FoundersMatthew Le Maitre (Co-Founder, Software), Alexander Le Maitre (Co-Founder, Hardware)
Regions servedEurope
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-20
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinesecurity

Bandit

  • 30+ km range, 1.5 kg max payload, 115 km/h speed

    FPV platform for training and attritable missions, designed for harsh conditions

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Machinesecurity

Banshee

  • 40+ km range, 35+ min flight time, 145+ km/h speed

    Modular autonomous strike drone with jam-resistant fibre-optic guidance for contested environments

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  • Range validated to approximately 50 km; manufacturing capacity over 5,000 units monthly

    Range validation and production capacity as reported in press profile

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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-02-06Press profile reports early revenue from UK military operations, customers incl. Royal Marine Commandos and four other NATO forces, and ~50 km validated rangeTectonic Defense
2026-01-01Joined Y Combinator Winter 2026 batch; Launch YC post: Modular Autonomous Drones for Modern WarfareY Combinator
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Source ledger

3 unique public sources

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Seeing Systems — BanditSeeing Systems
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Meet Seeing Systems, Y Combinator's Newest Drone StartupTectonic Defense
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Launch YC: Seeing Systems — Modular Autonomous Drones for Modern WarfareY Combinator