Donecle
[ACTIVE]Drones · HQ: Toulouse, France · Est. 2015 · 1 model registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Donecle: 1 model, 4 deployments across 2 regions, $11.0M raised. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$11M
Headquarters
Toulouse, France
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Toulouse-based French startup specializing in automated aircraft Inspection using autonomous drones and AI. Founded in 2015 by Matthieu Claybrough. 40+ operational drones deployed in 15+ countries. The only solution certified by both Airbus and Boeing, and by both EASA and FAA. 35 employees. Raised 10M EUR in April 2026 for international expansion.
Clean safety record across 4 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 Donecle.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Iris at Indianapolis, Indiana (AAR Corp)[OPERATIONAL]
Indianapolis, Indiana (AAR Corp) · Oct 1, 2019
- Iris at Vienna, Austria[OPERATIONAL]
Vienna, Austria · Sep 1, 2019
- Iris at Paris-CDG, France (AFI KLM E&M)[OPERATIONAL]
Paris-CDG, France (AFI KLM E&M) · Feb 1, 2018
- Iris at Toulouse, France[OPERATIONAL]
Toulouse, France · Jan 1, 2018
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Donecle?
Toulouse-based French startup specializing in automated aircraft Inspection using autonomous drones and AI. Founded in 2015 by Matthieu Claybrough. 40+ operational drones deployed in 15+ countries. The only solution certified by both Airbus and Boeing, and by both EASA and FAA. 35 employees. Raised 10M EUR in April 2026 for international expansion.
What does Donecle make?
Donecle has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Iris (Donecle builds physical robots).
Who competes with Donecle?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Donecle building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Donecle?
Matthieu Claybrough is the ceo of Donecle, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Donecle headquartered?
Donecle is headquartered in Toulouse, France.
How much funding has Donecle raised?
Donecle has raised approximately $11M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Donecle operate robots?
Donecle operates 4 verified deployments, including at Indianapolis, Indiana (AAR Corp), Vienna, Austria, Paris-CDG, France (AFI KLM E&M).
How many robots has Donecle deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified Donecle deployments on record at sites including Indianapolis, Indiana (AAR Corp), Vienna, Austria, Paris-CDG, France (AFI KLM E&M). 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 Donecle a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Donecle ranks in roughly the top 22% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Donecle founded?
Donecle was founded in 2015.
Is Donecle safe?
Donecle 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.