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Quantum-Systems[1][2][3][4][5] GmbH is a German technology company headquartered in Gilching, founded in 2015. The company specializes in the development, design and production of small unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAV), commonly known as drones. Originally, the company focused on drones used in agriculture.[6] Later, especially after the start of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, it has developed into a dual use drone company, with a focus on defense. It is thought of as one of the fast growing companies that are in the position to challenge traditional dominant defense companies (dubbed "primes").[7][8][9]
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History
The company was founded by former Bundeswehr officer Florian Seibel in January 2015.[10][11] Seibel, a former military helicopter pilot and aerospace researcher at the Bundeswehr University Munich, initially aimed to create small UAVs for civilian use. After patenting a drone prototype with a colleague, he left his PhD work and founded the start-up Quantum-Systems in January 2015.[11]
It is backed by investors including HV Capital, DTCP, Thiel Capital, Project A, Airbus Ventures, Omnes Capital, and ScaleUp Fonds Bayern.[12] In May 2025, Quantum Systems became Europe's first dual-use unicorn and third defense unicorn, after fellow Bavarian startup Helsing and the Portuguese Tekever.[13][14]
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Tron Series
The Tron was the first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) fixed-wing unmanned aerial system (UAS) developed by Quantum-Systems, released in March 2017.[10][15][16] The Tron can carry payloads and sensors weighting up to 2 kg.[17][18]
Trinity Series
The first Trinity prototype flew in 2016, with production starting in 2018. As Quantum-Systems' flagship UAV, it has three VTOL pitch-shift propellers, a foam fuselage, and modular payload systems supporting up to 700g.[19]
It was mainly used for land surveying and mapping in agriculture and construction across several countries, including Germany, Indonesia, Ghana, the US, and later Ukraine, where it was also deployed in Chernobyl.[11]
While the Vector UAV is sold only to governments, Trinity offers both commercial and tactical models. The F90+ is a mapping drone with up to 90 minutes of flight time.[19]
Vector & Scorpion Series
In September 2020,[20] Quantum-Systems partnered with Auterion to introduce the Vector, a tactical drone designed for portability and field deployment. [21]
Sparta
Sparta is a mothership drone in development.[22] It is described as a drone carrier developed for Ukraine.[23] Weighing 8 kg (17.6 lb), the platform supports a maximum takeoff weight of 23 kg (51 lb), with a 200 km (124 mi) range and 6–8 hours of flight time.[22]
Reliant
Reliant is a 4.3m wide and 2.38m long drone carrier designed for the U.S. It can launch the Archer drone designed by the U.S company Neros.[24] Like Quantum-Systems, Neros is backed by the German-American investor Peter Thiel.[25]
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Operators
Military operators
United States- The U.S. government uses the Vector.[26][27] It has a facility in Moorpark, California.[28] The partnership with the American-Swiss (now American-German) drone software company Auterion (since 2020) is aimed at introducing Quantum-Systems drones to the U.S.government sector.[29]
Australia- VECTOR selected by the Australian Defence in July 2024 through the Land 129 Phase 4B programme for AUD $90 million. The delivery is planned to start in April 2025.[30]
Germany- 14 VECTOR drone systems purchased for the special forces as part of the FALKE programme ("ferngeführte Aufklärungssystem, luftgestützt, kurze Entfernung").[31][32][33]
Netherlands- First VECTOR supplied to the Dutch Ministry of Defence in October 2022.[34]
New Zealand- Order in September 2023 for VECTOR drone.[35]
Philippines- 2 Trinity F90+ drones donated by Germany to the Philippine Coast Guard in 2022.[36]
- 4 additional Trinity F90+ drones pledged by Germany in January 2024.[37]
Romania- Contract of €18.4 million for VECTOR Systems to equip the Romanian Armed Forces signed in May 2024.[38]
Spain- Spanish Army, order in April 2025 of €27 million for 91 VECTOR drones.[39] The total budget can reach the limit of €45.3 million, and a possibility of 150 drones in total is mentioned.
Ukraine- Orders financed by Germany: (438)
- Deliveries:
- 619 VECTOR supplied by Germany as of April 2025[41]
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