Lausanne-based Flybotix, a robotics company developing drones for industrial inspections, has raised a Series A extension round.

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Lausanne-based Flybotix, a robotics company focused on drone-based inspection of confined spaces in industrial and civilian assets, has raised nearly $10M (nearly €8.58M) in a Series A extension round. 

The round was led by a family office focused on technology investments, with participation from existing investors led by Greeneering Invest AG.

Streamlining industrial inspection

Founded in 2019 by Samir Bouabdallah and Alexandre Cherpillod, Flybotix is developing drones for industrial inspection applications. 

The company focuses on providing solutions that reduce risks for humans and support asset management across sectors such as energy production and water infrastructure.

Flybotix’s ASIO solution integrates drone technology with a software ecosystem, enabling inspections in confined or complex spaces. 

The ASIO X drone is designed to navigate industrial environments such as power plants, oil and gas facilities, and chemical plants, collecting high-resolution data for analysis.

The company reports that its solutions allow operators to reduce downtime and inspection costs, improve safety, extend asset lifespans, and support data-driven decisions.

Since its inception, Flybotix has launched several initiatives, including the ASIO X drone in summer 2024, its second-generation solution that integrates the company’s drone technology with its SaaS platform.

The company has also expanded its distributor network to more than 30 countries and formed partnerships with municipalities and large organisations across multiple sectors.

Flybotix’s team includes engineers and robotics specialists developing drones intended for safer and more efficient inspections. The company aims to provide industrial operators with tools to manage assets while limiting human exposure to hazardous environments.

Capital utilisation

The new funds will support scaling the commercialisation pipeline, accelerating product development, and expanding Flybotix’s team to meet increasing demand for indoor inspection solutions.

Samir Bouabdallah, CEO and co-founder of Flybotix, says, “This financing represents a major milestone for Flybotix. We are thrilled to welcome our new investors and deeply grateful for the continued support of our existing ones.”

“This vote of confidence in Flybotix team, backed by new funding, will help accelerate the global deployment of the ASIO solution, enhance its capabilities, and enable us to deliver safer, more efficient inspection solutions for industries where reliability is essential.”

Brief about the ASIO drone

Flybotix’s ASIO drone includes a 40K lumen lighting system that illuminates the inspection area and allows operators to identify cracks, corrosion, and other defects. The lighting system can be adjusted for brightness and intensity based on inspection requirements.

The drone also carries an integrated gas detection payload capable of monitoring gases such as H2S, CO, and O2. A LiDAR system provides 3D mapping of inspection areas, supporting planning, navigation, and data analysis.

The ASIO drone includes a flight stabilisation system for controlled flight near obstacles. It offers a flight time of up to 20 minutes, supporting extended inspection operations. A protective cage surrounds the drone, allowing access to internal components for maintenance and repair. 

ASIO Connect, a cloud-based platform, allows users to manage inspection data, visualise 3D models, and store information from multiple types of vehicles and clients.