IONA offers a full‑stack autonomous drone delivery platform that lets logistics operators launch and run their own aerial networks without building an aviation organization. The solution includes tilt‑rotor aircraft, ground infrastructure, an autonomy operating system, precision landing, BVLOS regulatory compliance, and a cloud‑based operations centre that integrates with existing logistics software, enabling delivery of up to 20 parcels over 200 km to remote locations while the operator retains its brand, data, and customer relationships.
Funding
$690K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many remote, rural, and hard‑to‑reach locations lack affordable, reliable logistics because traditional delivery relies on dense road networks and scheduled vehicle routes, making small‑scale shipments expensive or impossible.
Solution
IONA provides a full‑stack autonomous drone delivery platform that enables logistics operators to launch and run their own aerial delivery networks without building an aviation organization from scratch. The offering includes the tilt‑rotor aircraft, ground infrastructure, an autonomy operating system, precision landing via GPS/LiDAR fusion, and a BVLOS regulatory compliance engine. A cloud‑based operations centre manages mission planning, permissions, flight supervision, and audit trails, while digital twins keep real‑time system and environment models. The platform integrates with existing logistics software, allowing operators to retain their brand, data, and customer relationships while extending service to areas previously undeliverable, moving up to 20 parcels up to 200 km on a single autonomous flight.
Target Audience
Primary customers are logistics operators, delivery companies, and public agencies that need to extend last‑mile delivery to remote or underserved areas while maintaining control over branding and data.
Features
- Tilt‑rotor aircraft (the Sonnet) combining vertical take‑off/landing with efficient fixed‑wing cruise
- Onboard autonomy operating system that controls flight, navigation, and mission execution
- Precision landing system using GPS and LiDAR sensor fusion for centimetre‑level accuracy
- BVLOS compliance engine built with European regulatory expertise for safe, repeatable operations
- High‑fidelity digital twin that updates in real time with each flight for monitoring and optimization
- Centralised operations centre providing mission planning, permission handling, supervision, and audit logs
- Seamless integration hooks for existing logistics and ERP systems, preserving operator workflows
- White‑label deployment so operators own the service, data, and customer relationship