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Sunflower Labs
Sunflower Labs makes the Beehive system — The Bee autonomous drone plus The Hive self-charging base station — for AI-powered perimeter security at commercial, industrial, and residential properties. The Bee uses thermal imaging, low-light cameras, and AI detection to autonomously monitor properties and track intruders; it holds FAA Part 107 waiver (US) and EASA SORA authorisation (EU). Systems have shipped since 2022 across North America, Europe, Japan, Australia, and Argentina. The company operates as an All Turtles venture; board includes investors Phil Libin and Elian Kool.
Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Robot models
Specifications remain vendor-claimed
The Bee
- ~600 m operational radius; up to 20 minutes flight time per charge; low-light cameras with optional thermal imaging; autonomous launch and return to The Hive
Patrol radius, endurance, sensor payload, base-station integration
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The Hive
- Self-charging drone base station; requires ~2 m clearance, 110/220V power, and 6 Mbps internet; optional 5G modem or Starlink
Installation requirements and connectivity options
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Deployment log
Announced and cited only
Funding history
Publicly announced rounds
Series B
Sequoia Capital, Alarm.com, DRONE FUND, Gentian Investments, Wakestream Ventures, Atlas Ventures, Daybreak Ventures
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