Browser storage is unavailable. Keep this page open and export your collection before leaving.
Ornadyne builds flapping-wing drones for reconnaissance that look, fly, and sound like birds.
Today’s drones are easy to detect acoustically, visually, and electronically. As counter-UAS systems improve, traditional quadcopters and fixed-wing UAS systems are becoming increasingly ineffective for close-range surveillance.
Flapping-wing aircraft have existed for years, but have lacked the performance, endurance, and control required for real-world deployment. We’re changing that by engineering a high-performance, stealth-optimized system built from first principles for efficiency, autonomy, and reliable field use.
The final frontier of surveillance won’t look like machines; it will look like wildlife already in the sky.
Maybe birds aren't real?
Co-founder & CEO of Ornadyne. Award-winning engineer (IEEE/AIAA) recognized for pioneering work in flapping-wing robotics. Previously led coordination systems for Mars Sample Return at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and lunar rovers at Astrolab. Now scaling Ornadyne to bring bio-inspired stealth and efficiency to the next generation of flight. www.geourgkivijian.com
Co-founder & CTO at Ornadyne, building autonomous flapping-wing aircraft. Previously a Starship components engineer at SpaceX. Before that, I led machining at USC Rocket Propulsion Laboratory at the University of Southern California, helping the team set the amateur rocketry altitude world record at 144 km.
Founded 2026 · Source
Source-based assessment · automated evidence rules
The retained text does not establish product availability or customer use.
Maturity is an evidence-based assessment, not a success rating. It may understate the current stage where evidence is limited. Coverage records documented areas, not a complete or independently audited company history.
AI-powered counter-drone (C-sUAS) defense systems. Edda — fast, low-cost, autonomous-capable point defense for the FPV drone era. Built in Austin, TX.
Founders · Product
Same product type · Hardware device · Government
AICE is a European defense company that builds modular autonomous underwater vehicles for fleet defense.
Founders · Product
Same product type · Hardware device · Government
Albacore builds mass-produced long-range drone submarines for undersea dominance at scale.
What is different · Founders · Product
Same product type · Hardware device · Government
Building low-cost cruise missiles
Same product type · Hardware device · Government
Arlo Industries builds a passive, decentralised aerial sensing mesh that delivers real-time 3D tracking of drones and missiles without radar. Nothing to jam, nothing to detect. Backed by Y Combinator.
Founders · Product
Same product type · Hardware device · Government
Earendil Robotics builds cUAS solutions for the modern warfighter, enabling effective air defence at the small-unit level. We deliver spotting, engaging, and destroying capabilities through advanced sensors, autonomous interceptors, and…
Founders · Product
Same product type · Hardware device · Government
