The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Threod Systems: 1 model, 4 deployments across 3 regions. 1 source back the record.
CategoryDrones
Appears inMilitary & defense drones
Overview
Threod Systems is an Estonian defense technology company founded in 2012, specializing in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), electro-optical payloads, and pneumatic launcher systems for ISR and ISTAR operations. Its drones are combat-proven in Ukraine and deployed across 27 countries including 14 NATO member states. The company's Eos series UAVs and Cata launcher systems are used for reconnaissance, artillery targeting, and loitering munition deployment.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 4 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
CEO
CTO & Co-Founder
Revenue (2024)
Revenue target
Employees
Sales growth
Countries deployed
Products
Certifications
Status
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Models (1)
View all models →Threod Systems on the deployment map
View the global map4 verified deployments across 3 regions, newest verified Mar 2026. Explore where Threod Systems's robots are operating, by place and type.
View the full Threod Systems deployment record →
Relationships
Current leadership (2)
- Arno Vaik CEOSEC-verified
- Mikk Murumäe CTO & Co-FounderSEC-verified
Founders (1)
- Mikk Murumäeno longer at company
Safety record
No incidents on record for Threod Systems.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Operator customers (1)
- Threod Systems4 deployments
Recent coverage
Threod Systems in third-party press
Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- growth
- Counterparty risk class
- low
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 27, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedMar 1, 2026
Stream C at United Kingdom
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2022
Stream C at Ukraine
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2017
Stream C at Ukraine
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2012
Stream C at Estonia
Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-05
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-05
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Threod Systems.Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Threod Systems from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Threod Systems brings laser designation to a 15kg drone at Eurosatory 2026
Threod Systems launched the Eos D ISTAR at Eurosatory 2026, a 15.5kg electric VTOL drone with laser target designation capabilities.
In tiny Estonia, drones lead booming defense expansion - Breaking Defense
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In tiny Estonia, drones lead booming defense expansion
Threod Systems announced a $6.6M UK contract for Cata drone launchers, having grown from 50 to 200 employees with 1,100% sales increase over five years.
Threod Systems and First Shield Sign Memorandum of Understanding at WDS
Threod Systems signed an MOU with Saudi Arabia's First Shield at the World Defense Show to expand defense cooperation in the Middle East.
This Estonian firm helps launch Ukraine's combat drones
Threod Systems is expanding its UAV and drone launcher business incorporating combat experience from Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion, supplying NATO members and the…
Estonian drone manufacturer Threod Systems explores sale amid surging demand
Threod Systems exploring a potential sale, with EUR 38M sales in 2024 (87% growth). Customers include Ukraine and 7 NATO countries. CEO Arno Vaik targets EUR 100M revenue.
Potential unicorns in Ukrainian Defense Tech - en.ain.ua
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Estonia's defense sector aiming for €1 billion annual revenues by 2030 - ERR
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Kristo Reinsalu: Will Estonia ever be more than just an IT country? - Estonian World
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The Italian Army explores Robotics and Autonomous Systems - EDR Magazine - European Defence Review
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UMEX 2020: Threod Systems showcases its UAV and gimbals solutions - Army Recognition
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Defense Company Selects Threod Systems’ UAS Gimbals - Unmanned Systems Technology
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Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/threod-systems.md
- RSS feed: /companies/threod-systems/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/6761d66c-35ba-40cf-b184-aa2bb838f41a
- Revision history: /companies/threod-systems/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
Video
Threod Systems Military EOS mini-UAS EOS mini-UAV that brings small UAV capabilities down to mini UAV level Product page: https://threod.com/product/eos-mini-uas/
It was our honour and pleasure to demonstrate the features of the latest generation of UAVs for Law Enforcement, Search & Rescue, Fire Fighting and Disaster Res
Reality vs attention
Threod Systems draws attention at the 55th percentile but verifies reality at the 81st percentile among aerial robots. Hype Gap -26.5, 85th widest among aerial robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
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Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Aug 18, 2026