Kelluu
[ACTIVE]Drones · HQ: Helsinki, Finland · Est. 2018 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Kelluu: 1 model, 2 deployments across 1 region, $16.0M raised. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$16M
Headquarters
Helsinki, Finland
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Helsinki-based deep tech company operating the world's largest fleet of autonomous airships for Persistent aerial intelligence and surveillance. CEO and co-founder Janne Hietala. Raised 15M EUR Series A in February 2026 led by the NATO Innovation Fund — its first investment in Finland. Selected for NATO DIANA program (one of 15 from 2,600 applicants). Expanding to Canada for Arctic surveillance.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Funded with institutional backing on record. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Kelluu.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Kelluu?
Helsinki-based deep tech company operating the world's largest fleet of autonomous airships for Persistent aerial intelligence and surveillance. CEO and co-founder Janne Hietala. Raised 15M EUR Series A in February 2026 led by the NATO Innovation Fund — its first investment in Finland. Selected for NATO DIANA program (one of 15 from 2,600 applicants). Expanding to Canada for Arctic surveillance.
What does Kelluu make?
Kelluu has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Kelluu Airship (Kelluu builds physical robots).
Who competes with Kelluu?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Kelluu building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Kelluu?
Janne Hietala is the ceo of Kelluu, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Kelluu headquartered?
Kelluu is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
How much funding has Kelluu raised?
Kelluu has raised approximately $16M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Kelluu operate robots?
Kelluu operates 2 verified deployments, including at North Karelia, Joensuu, Finland, Finland (Eurosatory 2026 showcase).
How many robots has Kelluu deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Kelluu deployments on record at sites including North Karelia, Joensuu, Finland, Finland (Eurosatory 2026 showcase). 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 Kelluu a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Kelluu ranks in roughly the top 25% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Kelluu founded?
Kelluu was founded in 2018.
Is Kelluu safe?
Kelluu 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.