FT Sistemas S.A.
Unmanned Aircraft, Sensors and Actionable Intelligence.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Series A | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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FT Sistemas S.A. carved a niche in the Brazilian aerospace and defense sector as a specialized developer of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). Founded in 2005, the company originated as a startup within the Incubaero program at the Aerospace Technical Center (CTA), strategically positioning itself in São José dos Campos, a key hub for technological development in Brazil. The company's President-Director is Nei Salis Brasil Neto.
The firm focuses on providing integrated intelligence systems for monitoring, protection, and asset management, primarily serving the defense market. Its business model revolves around the design, manufacturing, and support of tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Key clients include the Brazilian Army and Air Force, with the company also securing contracts abroad. A significant milestone was achieved in 2014 when FT Sistemas became the first Brazilian company to export a military drone, selling its FT-100 Horus model to an undisclosed African military client.
The flagship product, the Horus FT-100, was developed in collaboration with the Brazilian Army's Military Engineering Institute. This lightweight, fixed-wing UAV is designed for short-range reconnaissance and surveillance, equipped with infrared capabilities to provide real-time intelligence to ground troops. The FT-100 received certification from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense and has been operated by the nation's armed forces since 2015, including for security operations during the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The company also developed other variants, such as the FT-100 FH for cargo applications. Despite its pioneering work and established client base, public records indicate the company ceased operations around March 2019 after having gone through accelerator and later-stage venture funding rounds.
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