AERIX SYSTEMS: Ultra-Agile Drones and Vector Propulsion Innovation

Can you introduce Aerix Systems and your positioning in the innovative drone market? 

AERIX SYSTEMS positions itself as an equipment manufacturer focused on technological breakthroughs rather than incremental improvements. The company is built on a fundamental insight: applying the principles of vector propulsion at drone scale to overcome current manoeuvrability limitations. 

Its positioning is that of a technology-agnostic platform. AERIX SYSTEMS is reinventing the physical core of flight—propulsion—to deliver multi-mission, multi-environment systems. Following a €5M funding round in 2026 and the opening of its first production line in Gironde, the company provides a sovereign industrial response to the needs of Defence and major industrial clients. 
 

There is a lot of discussion today around robust and militarised drones. You develop ultra-light and highly agile drones—how does this approach change their uses? 

For AERIX SYSTEMS, robustness cannot be considered without agility. The technological approach is based on omnidirectional propulsion: a system capable of adjusting propeller orientation along two continuous axes, with no blind spots. 

This agility redefines operational uses. Where traditional platforms are constrained by their environment, systems like the AXS-μ1 master flight dynamics. This capability enables 360° manoeuvres, instant trajectory correction, and resistance to turbulence of up to 100 km/h. In complex environments (industrial infrastructure or defence theatres), ultra-agility ensures mission success and system durability. 
 

What are the main technical and operational challenges in developing ultra-agile drones, particularly in terms of durability, precision, and safety? 

The main challenge lies in mastering the GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) building block. Unlike standard quadrotor architectures, this new kinematics requires advanced control laws, fully developed in-house and embedded in a proprietary flight controller. 

Operationally, precision is an absolute requirement. The omnidirectional architecture ensures total dynamic stability, enabling the integration of various payloads while maintaining high speeds and autonomy adapted to each segment of the range. Safety is enhanced by this unique architecture, offering greater fault tolerance and increased intrinsic stability, even in disturbed airflow or complex electromagnetic environments. 
 

Looking ahead, how do you see the evolution of these ultra-agile drones? Could they transform certain missions or even replace heavier approaches? 

Ultra-agility represents a necessary evolution in aerial robotics. These systems are transforming the protection of infrastructure and populations. AERIX SYSTEMS’ selection within the NATO DIANA programme in the “Counter-Drone” category confirms this vision: agility is key to intercepting and neutralising emerging threats. 

Ultimately, AERIX SYSTEMS solutions are designed to replace heavy approaches with reactive and modular systems. These platforms adapt in real time to end-user needs, whether for 360° inspection, precision logistics, or active defence. 
 

Why did AERIX SYSTEMS choose to participate in UAV Show, and what do you expect from this event? 

As a company based in Nouvelle-Aquitaine with a new production site in Gironde, participating in UAV Show aligns with a strategy of industrial proximity. This event is a strategic hub to align technologies with end-user needs and strengthen relationships with institutional partners. 

AERIX SYSTEMS expects this event to initiate new international collaborations. The company’s integration into the NATO network and its industrial scale-up demonstrate that technological sovereignty now has a solution tailored to future challenges.