Ørsted
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: Fredericia, Denmark · Est. 2006 · 2 models registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Ørsted: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, $4.0B raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$4B
Headquarters
Fredericia, Denmark
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Ørsted is a Danish renewable energy company and the world's largest offshore wind developer, deploying autonomous drones and robotic Inspection systems for offshore wind farm operations. Founded in 2006 as DONG Energy through a merger of Danish state-owned energy companies, it was renamed Ørsted in 2017 after divesting its oil and gas business. The company launched the world's first heavy-lift cargo drone operations at its Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm in the Netherlands in August 2024, using 70 kg drones with 2.6m wingspans to transport cargo to 94 wind turbines, completing tasks 10-15x faster than conventional methods. Ørsted is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and reported DKK 79.3 billion (EUR 10.6 billion) revenue in 2023.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Ørsted.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Group President and CEO
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Ørsted x FlyingBasketAug 1, 2024
MOST RECENT · Ørsted x FlyingBasket · 2024-08-01 · with FlyingBasket · OPERATING
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Ørsted?
Ørsted is a Danish renewable energy company and the world's largest offshore wind developer, deploying autonomous drones and robotic Inspection systems for offshore wind farm operations. Founded in 2006 as DONG Energy through a merger of Danish state-owned energy companies, it was renamed Ørsted in 2017 after divesting its oil and gas business. The company launched the world's first heavy-lift cargo drone operations at its Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm in the Netherlands in August 2024, using 70 kg drones with 2.6m wingspans to transport cargo to 94 wind turbines, completing tasks 10-15x faster than conventional methods. Ørsted is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and reported DKK 79.3 billion (EUR 10.6 billion) revenue in 2023.
What does Ørsted make?
Ørsted has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Ørsted Wind (Ørsted builds physical robots).
Is Ørsted publicly traded?
Yes. Ørsted is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who is the CEO of Ørsted?
Rasmus Errboe is the ceo of Ørsted, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Ørsted?
Ørsted is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.
Where is Ørsted headquartered?
Ørsted is headquartered in Fredericia, Denmark.
How much funding has Ørsted raised?
Ørsted has raised approximately $4.0B in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Ørsted?
Ørsted is publicly held by its shareholders.
Where does Ørsted operate robots?
Ørsted operates 1 verified deployment, including at North Sea (Hornsea 1&2, Walney 1&2), United Kingdom.
How many robots has Ørsted deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Ørsted deployment on record at sites including North Sea (Hornsea 1&2, Walney 1&2), United Kingdom. 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 Ørsted a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Ørsted ranks in roughly the top 12% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Ørsted founded?
Ørsted was founded in 2006.
Is Ørsted safe?
Ørsted 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.