Wingtra – Redefining the Purpose of Drones
At SymbiaVC, we are thrilled to announce our successful participation in the B1 funding round for Swiss-based aerial insights company Wingtra.
As Wingtra scales up its operations in the commercial mapping drone sector, we are excited not only to invest in this highly innovative team but also to support them with access to large European forestry owners. This collaboration will enhance the monitoring and surveying of forest health and overall conditions.
About Wingtra
Information is the currency of the world, but gathering it purposefully across hundreds of acres of land remains a significant challenge.
Wingtra has disrupted the drone industry with its high-precision VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) drones.
Unlike other VTOLs, the WingtraOne can transition into wing mode with downward facing sensors, covering extraordinarily larger areas with precision imagery, whether it be landscapes, construction sites, or other assets like mines or agricultural fields.
Wingtra´s drones offer unparalleled reliability even under extreme weather conditions, exceptionally sharp imagery, and advanced, easy-to-use software.
Wingtra provides professionals with a proven tool to make more efficient and safer decisions while conserving valuable resources.
Cutting-edge technology
Wingtra, founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the Autonomous Systems Lab at ETH Zurich, has rapidly emerged as a global leader in dedicated commercial mapping drones.
The WingtraOne, their flagship product, is an easy-to-use, high-precision VTOL drone that delivers survey-grade aerial data with extraordinary efficiency.
Its ability to transition from vertical take-off to forward flight, enables extensive area coverage and high-speed data collection.
Equipped with advanced payloads, it captures a variety of data types including orthophotos, point clouds, 3D reconstructions, Lidar, and multispectral imagery.
This versatility is crucial for industries that require detailed and accurate environmental data, such as forestry, construction, and agriculture.
One of the most significant advantages of Wingtra’s technology is its full-stack solution, which includes the fully autonomous drone, data collection payload integration, data processing, and hosting software.
This comprehensive approach reduces the engineering labor cost of creating highly accurate 2D and 3D models by 90%, enabling engineers to focus on higher-value tasks.
Additionally, Wingtra’s drones are known for their reliability, usability, and simplicity of design, making them a preferred choice for professionals in over 100 countries worldwide.
Wingtra’s drones are highly valuable in a wide range of industries, including:
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Mining and Metals
- Urban Planning and Land Management
- Aggregates and Earthworks
- Energy and Utilities
- Environmental Monitoring
- Agriculture and Forestry
Partnership beyond investing
Wingtra’s recent B1 financing round included contributions from well-known Swiss and American Funds and Family Offices including, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Diamond Stream Partners, Cadence Growth Capital (CGC), EquityPitcher Ventures, Helvetic Trust, RKKVC, Spectrum Moonshot Fund, Spring Mountain Capital, and others, further validating Wingtra’s potential in the global market.
The partnership will bring substantial benefits to both Wingtra and SymbiaVC beyond funding: Forestry is considered to become a significant industry for Wingtra, given the extensive forest cover worldwide that requires efficient management.
Wingtra’s drones are ideally suited to support such operations, providing precise and comprehensive aerial data that can significantly enhance forestry management practices.
SymbiaVC, is well-positioned to provide valuable insights, networks, and connections, further refining Wingtra’s solutions for the forestry sector.
Wingtra’s drones will support professionals in monitoring forest fires, disease outbreaks, and the overall condition of forests, enabling better-informed decisions to maintain forest health.
Moreover, this investment will enable SymbiaVC to establish a strong connection with the leading tech hub around ETH Zurich and engage with top investors in Switzerland and the US.
This strategic positioning will facilitate further advancements in drone technology and foster collaborations that drive innovation.
Looking Ahead
We at SymbiaVC are excited about the potential of this partnership and look forward to supporting Wingtra in its mission to become the global leader in providing the world with aerial insights.
By leveraging Wingtra’s groundbreaking technology and SymbiaVC’s strategic resources, both companies are set to make significant strides in sustainable forestry management and beyond.
This collaboration will empower people worldwide to make more efficient and safer decisions about our planet’s natural resources, contributing to a sustainable future.
For more information about Wingtra and its innovative solutions, visit wingtra.com
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