Granta Hornet is a compact, hand-launched reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Lithuanian defense technology firm Granta Autonomy.
Development Founded in 2015 by former military engineers Gediminas Guoba and Laurynas Litvinas, Granta Autonomy initially focused on software development before expanding into UAVs following the Russian annexation of Crimea.
The company has since emphasized battlefield-tested innovation, conducting real-world trials over Ukraine’s front lines to refine its technologies.A NATO drone maker is testing its weapons in Ukraine — with its CEO actually heading to the battlefield to see it firsthand
Following seed funding of €1 million in July 2024—led by ScaleWolf VC, Brolis Defence, and HFL Holdings—Granta accelerated development and production of its Hornet drones, gimbal systems, and datalink software to support NATO forces.LITHUANIAN DRONE STARTUP GRANTA AUTONOMY EMERGES FROM STEALTH WITH €1M SEED FUNDING ROUND
Design Known for its stealth, autonomy, and portability, the Hornet drone is designed for front-line intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.
The Hornet drone is capable of executing missions even in GPS-denied or electronically contested environments.
Users
Lithuanian Armed Forces
Armed Forces of UkraineEurosatory 2024: Granta Autonomy personally testing its mini-UAVs over Ukraine’s front lines
See also
Granta GA-10FPV-AI RSI Europe Špokas UDS Partisan Recon Granta X
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