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Percepto

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percepto.co

Full-stack drone-in-a-box platform (AirMax, AirMax OGI, Air Mobile) with proprietary AIM (Autonomous Inspection & Monitoring) software; AI-driven analytics for visual, thermal, and optical gas imaging (OGI) data; received nationwide FAA BVLOS waiver in June 2023 allowing autonomous operations at US critical infrastructure without site-specific approvals; additionally holds EASA approval (Europe) and Transport Canada approval; AirMax OGI EPA-approved for federal emissions inspections (November 2025); deployed on six continents for oil/gas, utilities, and mining clients.

HeadquartersModi'in, IL
Founded2014
Corporate funding$127M
Team51-200
Deployments6
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeries C
FoundersDor Abuhasira (CEO), Ariel Avitan, Sagi Blonder, Raviv Raz
Regions servedNorth America, Europe, Middle East, Africa
Countries deployedUS, IL
Service footprintHQ in Tel Aviv; US operations and sales; nationwide FAA BVLOS waiver covering US critical infrastructure
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

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AirMax

  • 61 MP full-frame RGB camera and radiometric thermal imaging; multiple lens configurations available

    vendor-stated imaging sensor configuration for visual and thermal inspection

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  • FAA compliant parachute; waterproof and weatherproof for 24/7/365 operation; all-weather durability

    vendor-stated safety and operational durability features

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AirMax OGI

  • Sierra Olympia Ventus OGI camera plus RGB camera; onboard real-time AI emission detector; flags gas emissions in real time

    vendor-stated OGI camera system and onboard AI detection capability

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  • FAA-approved for nationwide BVLOS; EPA-approved for federal emissions inspections (November 2025)

    vendor-stated regulatory approvals for autonomous gas-detection operations

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Air Mobile

  • 16 MP RGB camera plus FLIR thermal camera; 4.2 kg weight; IP55 rating; emergency parachute

    vendor-stated sensors, weight, and safety features for compact portable drone-in-a-box

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  • Designed for linear inspections (pipelines, power lines) and short-term multi-site projects; more compact than AirMax for flexible deployment

    vendor-stated target application and positioning versus flagship AirMax

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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2023-06-12Siemens Energyenergy infrastructure inspectionNot listedNot disclosedAnnouncement
2023-06-12Koch Industriesindustrial inspection droneUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2023-06-12Delek US Holdingsrefinery inspection droneUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2023-05-09FAA-authorized shielded BVLOS operations — US critical infrastructure sites nationwidecritical infrastructure BVLOS inspectionUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2022-04-26Florida Power & Lightelectric utility substationsUS13Announcement
2022-04-01Chevronoil & gas upstream facilitiesUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordKoch Disruptive TechnologiesZimmer PartnersU.S. Venture PartnersDelek US HoldingsAtento CapitalSpider CapitalArkin HoldingsBenhamou Global Ventures (BGV)
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-06-25Launched next-generation AIM inspection intelligence platform with enhanced AI analytics for energy infrastructureDroneLife
2026-04-28Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV) invested in Percepto as inaugural portfolio company of BGV's new Dual Use Center of ExcellenceGlobeNewswire
2025-11-07EPA approved Percepto's AirMax OGI drone for federal emissions inspections: first drone-in-a-box to receive this designationDroneLife
2025-07-16Launched AI-powered real-time emissions monitoring solution; AirMax OGI equipped with onboard AI Emission DetectorDroneLife
2023-06-12Raised $67M Series C led by Koch Disruptive Technologies; simultaneously received nationwide FAA BVLOS waiver for US critical infrastructurePercepto
2022-04-26Deployed world's largest commercial autonomous drone fleet at Florida Power & Light: 13 AirMax units in West Palm Beach; first statewide utility drone-in-a-box operationPercepto
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Source ledger

14 unique public sources

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BGV Announces Dual Use Center of Excellence, Expanded Team, and Investment in PerceptoGlobeNewswire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Percepto Raises $67M Series C, Receives FAA Waiver, Ushering in New Era of Autonomous Drone Inspections at Industrial SitesPercepto · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Percepto Secures $45 Million Series B Investment Led by Koch Disruptive Technologies and Launches AIM PlatformPercepto · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Percepto Raises $15 Million Series A Funding Led by USVP for Its Market-Leading Industrial Autonomous Drone-in-a-BoxPercepto · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Mark Cuban and Richard Parsons invest in drone computer vision startup PerceptoVentureBeat · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Air Max Industrial Drone: PerceptoPercepto · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Percepto Air Max OGI: Autonomous Gas DetectionPercepto · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Percepto launches Air Mobile drone-in-a-box system and renews AIM platformDronewatch Europe · retrieved 2026-07-05
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BVLOS Inspections, No Humans Onsite: Percepto Wins FAA Waiver for Operations Within Shielded AirspaceDroneLife · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Percepto Unveils World's Largest Autonomous Commercial Drone Deployment at Leading US Electric UtilityPercepto · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Chevron begins utilizing drones for autonomous monitoring of Permian Basin facilitiesMidland Times · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Percepto: Autonomous Drone Tech & Industrial SolutionsPercepto · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Beyond the Drone: Percepto's New Platform Brings AI to Infrastructure InspectionsDroneLife · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Percepto's New Solution Delivers Real-Time Emissions Insights at ScaleDroneLife · retrieved 2026-07-05