77. Granta Autonomy – Lithuania
Granta Autonomy, an innovative engineering company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializes in the development and production of advanced unmanned aircraft systems.
With a strong focus on innovation and precision, Granta Autonomy provides cutting-edge solutions for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, as well as search and rescue operations, and loitering munitions.
The company emphasizes a hands-on approach, with its team, including former military engineers, directly testing products and software in combat zones to ensure they excel in the toughest conditions.
For defense applications, Granta Autonomy offers a range of battle-tested drones, including its hand-launched Hornet XR mini reconnaissance UAV.
The Hornet XR is designed for covert missions, boasting a silent, electric flight of up to 3 hours and covering distances of up to 160 kilometers (99 miles) undetected. It features pre-programmed missions for autonomous operation, even in radio silence or GNSS-denied (GPS-denied) environments.
Granta Autonomy also manufactures ultra-lightweight micro gimbals (like the GS-214X and GS-218X) that provide both daytime and thermal vision, and develops proprietary Digital Datalink software for secure communication in contested environments.
It has secured significant contracts with the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence to supply first-person view GA-10FPV-AI quadcopter drones to both Lithuanian and Ukrainian armed forces, further solidifying their role in modern military operations and their commitment to supporting NATO forces.
