FlyFocus, a Poland-based defence technology company specializing in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and avionics, has raised €4.5 million in a funding round led by ffVC, with participation from the NCBR Investment Fund. This marks the company’s first institutional round following eight years of self-funded growth.

Reliance on foreign technologies

The raise comes as Europe’s drone market faces growing reliance on non-European technologies, particularly components originating in China. Dependencies in areas such as batteries and flight controllers are increasingly viewed as potential risks to defence readiness.

Technological sovereignty

Founded in 2017 by engineers with backgrounds in aerospace, FlyFocus was built on the premise that trusted, European-controlled supply chains are important for military security. Its systems are manufactured using components sourced exclusively from NATO-aligned suppliers, supporting supply-chain transparency and compliance with European defence procurement requirements.

Product portfolio and future plans

The company’s portfolio spans intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms, loitering systems, and counter-drone technologies, alongside a tethered UAV solution for persistent aerial surveillance. FlyFocus retains full ownership of its software stack, developed in close collaboration with operators. The new funding will support the construction of a manufacturing facility in Poland, expected to become operational in the second half of 2026, expanded international sales and continued R&D, including the planned launch of two new UAV platforms later this year.