# Iris: Donecle drone Canonical ID: `11611a61-a34f-4ac5-bcb0-c77b5b8b4d4c` - **Slug:** donecle-iris - **Form factor:** aerial ([Drones](/drones)) - **Maturity stage:** commercial - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 4 ## Deployments - [donecle-iris-indianapolis-indiana-usa](/deployments/donecle-iris-indianapolis-indiana-usa.md) at Indianapolis, Indiana (AAR Corp) (id: `4ed1fc75-282d-4a83-9e60-f48be90b2cbe`) - [donecle-iris-vienna-austria](/deployments/donecle-iris-vienna-austria.md) at Vienna, Austria (Austrian Airlines) (id: `0c8555fc-fa3e-4276-a20c-c58639bb48d1`) - [donecle-iris-paris-cdg-france](/deployments/donecle-iris-paris-cdg-france.md) at Paris-CDG, France (AFI KLM E&M) (id: `fbe00afe-d023-4b81-8812-6423b0e932a8`) - [donecle-iris-toulouse-france](/deployments/donecle-iris-toulouse-france.md) at Toulouse, France (id: `6e4063fc-645e-474f-936d-583024922d37`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Common questions ### What is Iris? Fully autonomous indoor drone system for aircraft visual inspection. Uses AI image analysis algorithms to detect defects. Approved by aviation authorities and listed in Boeing and Airbus AMM. ### How much does Iris cost? Iris's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Iris from Donecle. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest. ### Is Iris actually deployed in the real world? Yes. Iris is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only. ### Who makes Iris? Iris is made by Donecle, based in Toulouse, France, founded in 2015. ### Where is Iris deployed? 4 verified deployments of Iris are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Indianapolis, Indiana (AAR Corp), Vienna, Austria (Austrian Airlines), Paris-CDG, France (AFI KLM E&M). ### Can you buy Iris? Iris is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price. ### What are alternatives to Iris? On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to Iris include Zipline Platform 2 (P2), MQ-9 Reaper, Wing Delivery Aircraft, Prime Air MK30. ### How does Iris compare to Zipline Platform 2 (P2)? Iris and Zipline Platform 2 (P2) (Zipline · 13 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. Iris has 4 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy. ### What is Iris's maturity stage? Iris is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites. ## Sources (2) 1. https://www.donecle.com/ 2. https://www.donecle.com/2026/04/e10m-to-scale-drone-based-inspection/ ## The verified answers - [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md) - [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md) _API: GET /v1/models/11611a61-a34f-4ac5-bcb0-c77b5b8b4d4c · canonical URL: /models/donecle-iris_