The acquisition, expected to close by the end of 2025, integrates state-of-the-art AI into Destinus’s core products, significantly enhancing the company’s technological strength.

Founded in 2016, Daedalean is a pioneer in safety-critical, certifiable AI avionics software that enables AI-assisted piloting, environmental awareness, and navigation in GNSS-denied environments.

The transaction is pivotal for Destinus’ strategy to broaden AI solutions for unmanned flight systems in civil and defence markets, strengthening its market position.

Tim Moser, Co-Founder and CTO of Destinus, commented: “This acquisition strengthens our technological position by adding world-class AI expertise and deep-learning specialists. Integrating Daedalean’s innovative solutions and exceptional team will accelerate our strategy to develop, certify, and launch intelligent UAV systems for defense and civil markets.”

Bas Gouverneur, CEO of Daedalean, added: “Joining Destinus is a logical next step after our successful collaboration. Together, we’ll deliver innovative AI-driven autonomy, swarm intelligence, and sophisticated decision-making tools to market faster, making flight safer, more resilient, and operationally flexible.”

Daedalean’s team includes more than 150 specialists, among them 13 PhDs with deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and avionics. Integrating Daedalean’s solutions accelerates Destinus’ ability to deliver intelligent UAV systems.

The AI solutions developed by Daedalean will enhance human operators’ effectiveness and support decision-making in managing flight systems and drone swarms. These tools improve tactical insight and significantly boost mission adaptability, resilience, and operational effectiveness.

The two companies previously collaborated successfully, making the integration of AI into Destinus products a natural next step. Combining Destinus’ aerospace engineering with Daedalean’s software and AI expertise will accelerate innovation, reduce time-to-market, and enhance global competitiveness.