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Drone Volt S.A. is a French technology company specializing in the design, assembly, and marketing of professional civilian drones equipped with embedded artificial intelligence. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Villepinte, France, the company serves a variety of industrial sectors including energy, construction, civil engineering, security, agriculture, and defense. Their drones support diverse applications such as infrastructure inspection, surveillance, thermography, high-precision surface treatment, search and rescue missions, and equipment delivery. The company is recognized for its innovative and electric-powered UAV solutions that reduce operational costs and enhance safety by minimizing human risk. Drone Volt's portfolio includes the versatile Hercules series and specialized models like the LineDrone for power line maintenance. Additionally, Drone Volt offers professional drone piloting services, certified training, and comprehensive technical support. With a global presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, the company plays a significant role in advancing professional UAV technology and solutions for multiple industries.
The business is unprofitable at the operating level (-77.13% margin). The thesis depends entirely on whether and when it reaches sustainable profitability.
Revenue declined 73.3% YoY. Margins deteriorated 55.5pp alongside, both lines moving the wrong way.
Negative free cash flow of -€11M. The business is consuming cash, not generating it. Operating margin contracted 55.5pp YoY, cost discipline may be slipping.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€9M
▼ -73.3% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
-€14M
▼ -6.9% YoY
Op. Margin
-77.13%
▼ -55.5pp YoY
ROIC
-26.91%
▲ +1.4pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
-€11M
▼ -240.7% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
-€8M
▼ -1017.4% YoY
Net Debt
-€35K
Net Cash Position
Cash & Equiv.
€3M
3Y CAGR: -14.0%
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