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Duke Robotics
Drone stabilization technology for remote airborne weapons engagement
Vitality Radar
Pillar Analysis
Strategic Assessment
Strategic Vector
Duke Robotics is positioning itself as a niche defense and dual‑use robotics player, commercializing its stabilized armed-drone technology via Elbit and pursuing broader capital-market access for growth.
Efficiency Ratio
Given its small headcount, the firm appears to convert limited organizational resources into a relatively high volume of partnerships, financings, and commercialization activity.
Evidence Signals
On July 1, 2020, UAS Drone Corp. completed its acquisition of Duke Robotics Inc., making Duke Robotics a wholly owned subsidiary through a share exchange that granted Duke shareholders approximately 71% of the post-transaction capitalization.
On February 4, 2021, Duke Robotics (via Duke Airborne Systems) entered a Collaboration Agreement with Elbit Systems Land Ltd. for global marketing and distribution of the TIKAD/Bird of Prey stabilized weapons drone system, with Elbit funding development and serial production lines and paying royalties on worldwide TIKAD sales.
In May 2021, the company raised approximately $5,000,000 through a private placement offering to advance development of its military robotics technologies and explore additional civilian applications.
On June 1, 2022, UAS Drone’s subsidiary Duke Robotics announced plans to move certain operations, signaling a reconfiguration of its operational footprint to support commercialization of its stabilized weapons drone system.
By 2021, Elbit Systems Land began marketing the Bird of Prey weapons drone system (formerly TIKAD) as a fully stabilized, remote weapon platform for stand‑off engagements, reflecting the commercialization of Duke Robotics’ core aerial firearms stabilization technology under a new brand.
On December 30, 2025, Duke Robotics finalized securities purchase agreements for a private placement totaling $750,000, with units priced at $0.36 each consisting of one common share and one warrant, to fund working capital and commercialization activities.
On June 23, 2026, Duke Robotics announced a new order for its Bird of Prey weapon drone system through leading defense company Elbit, indicating ongoing demand and operational deployment of its stabilized armed‑drone platform.
On May 18, 2026, Y.D. More Investments Ltd acquired 924,000 shares of Duke Robotics Corp. at $7.28 per share, resulting in the investor holding a 19.99% stake in the company as disclosed in June 2026.
- About
- Designs patented robotic stabilization modules that enable the integration and accurate firing of lightweight firearms from unmanned aerial vehicles. The proprietary technology manages recoil up to three times the system's weight to provide standoff capabilities and minimize personnel risk during high-risk tactical operations.
- Relevancy
- Provides revolutionary armed drone capabilities with world-first aerial firearm systems and advanced stabilization technology. TIKAD enables remote engagement without ground troops, reducing military casualties while providing precision strike capabilities. Essential for counter-terrorism, border patrol, and force protection with proven stabilization patents.
- Tags
- #armed-drone #TIKAD #weapon-stabilization #remote-engagement #aerial-firearms #force-protection #counter-terrorism #stabilization-patent