Sees.ai raises £3.7m led by Boeing to scale autonomous drone operations
The funding round includes participation from Sustainable Future Ventures, Hearst Ventures, Elbow Beach Capital, and WakeUp Capital to expand international reach.
sees.ai develops autonomous aerial technology for remote infrastructure inspection and data capture. The company enables centralised drone operations for critical national assets.
Sees.ai has secured £3.7m in a funding round led by Boeing, with participation from Sustainable Future Ventures, Hearst Ventures, Elbow Beach Capital, and WakeUp Capital. The capital will be deployed to expand the company into European and international markets, focusing particularly on clean energy sectors and large-scale aerial inspection networks.
Founded in 2018 and based in Chichester, the startup provides autonomous flight control and collision avoidance systems for drones. Its technology allows unmanned aircraft to conduct complex operations without direct human intervention, replacing conventional helicopter inspections and reducing emissions.
The firm has established a notable deployment with the UK National Grid for live power infrastructure monitoring, marking a significant milestone for routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations. Alongside power networks, the platform is targeted at offshore wind farms, methane monitoring, logistics, and emergency support.
Use of funds
- 01Expand into international markets
