Alta Ares
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: Paris, France · Est. 2022 · 1 model registered · 3 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Alta Ares: 1 model, 3 deployments across 2 regions, $60.3M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$60M
Headquarters
Paris, France
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
French defense-tech company building AI-powered counter-UAS interceptor drones. Black Bird is a turbojet-powered fixed-wing interceptor with AI terminal guidance under jamming, 670 km/h max speed, 30 km/20 min flight autonomy. EUR 50M (USD 58M) Series A (Jun 2026) led by Air Street Capital with Cherry Ventures and OTB Ventures. Airbus is an investor. Paris-based.
Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Alta Ares.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder & CEO, Co-founder and CEO
Founding Team
no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
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MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Alta Ares?
French defense-tech company building AI-powered counter-UAS interceptor drones. Black Bird is a turbojet-powered fixed-wing interceptor with AI terminal guidance under jamming, 670 km/h max speed, 30 km/20 min flight autonomy. EUR 50M (USD 58M) Series A (Jun 2026) led by Air Street Capital with Cherry Ventures and OTB Ventures. Airbus is an investor. Paris-based.
What does Alta Ares make?
Alta Ares has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Black Bird Interceptor (Alta Ares builds physical robots).
Is Alta Ares publicly traded?
No. Alta Ares is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Alta Ares?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Alta Ares building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Alta Ares?
Hadrien Canter is the ceo of Alta Ares, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Alta Ares?
Alta Ares is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $60M in disclosed funding.
Where is Alta Ares headquartered?
Alta Ares is headquartered in Paris, France.
How much funding has Alta Ares raised?
Alta Ares has raised approximately $60M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Alta Ares?
Alta Ares is privately held and venture-backed ($60M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Alta Ares operate robots?
Alta Ares operates 3 verified deployments, including at Estonia, France, Ukraine.
How many robots has Alta Ares deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified Alta Ares deployments on record at sites including Estonia, France, Ukraine. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Alta Ares a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Alta Ares ranks in roughly the top 21% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Alta Ares founded?
Alta Ares was founded in 2022.
Is Alta Ares safe?
Alta Ares has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.