BraveX Aero completes the first Romanian-made jet-powered drone and delivers several drones under contract to a customer. The company is seeking seed funding to expand production capacity.
- The first Romanian jet-powered drone: BraveX Aero has developed and validated the Vimana Jet model, capable of speed of up to 550 km/h and ready for production.
- Testing and delivery confirmed: The models have passed technical tests, accumulating over 800 km of flight, and the first 5 drones have already been delivered to customers.
- Major contract completed: The company has successfully concluded its largest contract to date, demonstrating its production and delivery capacity at scale.
- Expansion plans: BraveX Aero is seeking seed funding to increase production, expand into the European market, and complete the VTOL model by the end of 2026.
Cluj-Napoca, May 6, 2026 – BraveX Aero, a Romanian manufacturer of long-range drones for security, defense, monitoring, and civil intervention, announces a series of major achievements marking a turning point in the company’s development.
First jet-powered drone, validated and ready for production
BraveX Aero has successfully completed the development and validation of the Vimana Jet models – the first Romanian drone with jet propulsion, capable of reaching speeds up to 500 km/h, with a flight time of 40 min at a cruise speed of 250 km/h. The two models, with slightly different parameters, can be used as target drones for calibrating defense systems and as interceptor drones.
“Flight tests and technical validations have been completed, and the drones have already been delivered to customers. In the last two months, over 20 test flights have been carried out, totaling 800 km of flight, so the models are already ready for production. I am happy and proud of the team with whom we achieved these performances.” – says Rareș Racoțean, CTO and founder of the company.
Vimana Jet represents a significant technological leap for the Romanian aeronautics industry and confirms BraveX Aero’s ability to design and manufacture high-performance aerial platforms within the European Union.
Contract successfully completed
Recently, the company completed the delivery of drones under a contract signed last autumn, confirming the company’s R&D, production, and large-scale delivery operational capacity.
Representing the most important project completed by BraveX Aero to date, this consolidates the company’s position as a viable supplier for institutional clients in the European security sector, leading in the last three months to the signing of other contracts, both B2B and B2G.
BraveX Aero seeking seed funding
To meet growing demand and scale production capacity, BraveX Aero is currently conducting a funding round.
Funds will be allocated to expanding production capacity, accelerating sales in European markets, and completing the VTOL model by the end of 2026.
BraveX Aero will participate as an exhibitor at Black Sea Defense, Aerospace and Security International Exhibition (BSDA), the most important defense and security event in the western Black Sea region. Visitors are invited to talk with the BraveX Aero team and discuss partnership and collaboration opportunities at the company’s stand, D662.
BraveX Aero is a Romanian drone manufacturer with a long range of action, founded with the mission of providing 100% sovereign European aerial surveillance and reconnaissance solutions.
The company produces and markets a range of five models, from electric drones to jet propulsion drones, intended for security, defense, border control, civil interventions, and environmental monitoring.
BraveX Aero currently delivers 2-5 fixed-wing drones per month and collaborates with over 15 European partners and consortia on various technological aspects.
