NORDA Dynamics, a startup specializing in the development of autonomous UAV control technologies in conditions of electronic warfare (EW) and unstable or absent communication, announced the attraction of $150,000 in investment from the Angel One fund. What will the funding be spent on?
NORDA Dynamics, a startup specializing in the development of autonomous UAV control technologies in conditions of electronic warfare (EW) and unstable or absent communication, announced the attraction of $150,000 in investment from the Angel One fund. What will the funding be spent on?
Angel One’s press release notes that the investment was provided as part of a syndication deal and is aimed at scaling the company’s key products.
«At NORDA Dynamics, we create technologies that give drones new capabilities — our autonomous systems allow us to perform complex, precise missions in wartime quickly, efficiently, and safely for the operator. Investments from Angel One Fund are not only financial support, but also an opportunity to accelerate the scaling of our solutions on the frontline and increase their combat effectiveness in real time», — said NORDA Dynamics CEO Nazar Bigun.
NORDA Dynamics is a Ukrainian deeptech company founded by volunteers with over 10 years of experience helping the military, creating software for autonomous drones. They have a team of engineers with unique expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, and military technologies.
The startup’s main product is the Underdog «last mile» guidance system, which opens up new possibilities for precision strikes when traditional guidance methods are ineffective or impossible due to electronic warfare interference or range limitations. The Underdog system uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to allow drones to autonomously carry out the final stage of their mission. After the pilot selects a target using the drone’s camera, the drone independently covers the remaining distance.
NORDA Dynamics is also developing StableLink, an advanced visual course-keeping system that provides stability in altitude, azimuth, and coordinates. This technology is important for repeater drones and bombers, allowing them to operate with maximum precision in a dynamic combat environment.
Angel One recalled that last year it invested in seven startups in the field of defense and dual-use technologies through syndication deals, and NORDA Dynamics became the fund’s eighth investment.
Recall that last year, the startup’s co-founder Dmitry Vovchuk spoke about his company’s product and sales volumes. According to him, mass production was launched in early 2024. As of September, 10,000 licenses had already been sold. Vovchuk noted that Norda dynamics has a pre-order until the end of the year for 3,000 licenses per month, and «the number is growing every month.»
dev.ua also spoke with co-founder and CEO of Norda dynamics Nazar Bihun to learn more about the startup, future plans, cooperation with drone manufacturers, working conditions, and competition in the Ukrainian defense tech market.
