Vantis
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: Grand Forks, ND · Est. 2019 · 2 models registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Vantis: 2 models, 4 deployments across 2 regions, $84.0M raised, 1 active incident. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$84M
Headquarters
Grand Forks, ND
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
1
Overview
Vantis is a statewide beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) unmanned aircraft system network based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, founded in 2019 with a 28M USD investment from the state. The network provides shared-use infrastructure including surveillance sensors, command and control radios, and a mission operations center to enable scalable commercial drone operations. The FAA has approved Vantis as safety mitigation for BVLOS flights, making it the first statewide UAS network to receive this designation.
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- SURGICAL
- AERIAL
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
1 incident on record (1 minor). Most recent: Jun 2026.
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
- Vantis BVLOS Network at United States (multiple hotel chains)[OPERATIONAL]
United States (multiple hotel chains) · Jun 1, 2024
- Vantis BVLOS Network at Germany, Europe[OPERATIONAL]
Germany, Europe · Jun 1, 2024
- Vantis Dental Robot at Germany, Europe[OPERATIONAL]
Germany, Europe · Jun 1, 2024
- Vantis Dental Robot at United States (multiple hotel chains)[OPERATIONAL]
United States (multiple hotel chains) · Jun 1, 2024
Incidents affecting Vantis
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Vantis?
Vantis is a statewide beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) unmanned aircraft system network based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, founded in 2019 with a 28M USD investment from the state. The network provides shared-use infrastructure including surveillance sensors, command and control radios, and a mission operations center to enable scalable commercial drone operations. The FAA has approved Vantis as safety mitigation for BVLOS flights, making it the first statewide UAS network to receive this designation.
What does Vantis make?
Vantis has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Vantis Dental Robot, Vantis BVLOS Network (Vantis builds physical robots).
Is Vantis publicly traded?
No. Vantis is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Vantis?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Vantis building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Vantis?
Chris Ciriello is the ceo of Vantis, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Vantis?
Vantis is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $84M in disclosed funding.
Where is Vantis headquartered?
Vantis is headquartered in Grand Forks, ND, USA.
How much funding has Vantis raised?
Vantis has raised approximately $84M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Vantis?
Vantis is privately held and venture-backed ($84M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Vantis operate robots?
Vantis operates 4 verified deployments, including at United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe.
How many robots has Vantis deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified Vantis deployments on record at sites including United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe. 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 Vantis a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Vantis ranks in roughly the top 26% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Vantis founded?
Vantis was founded in 2019.
Are there any incidents involving Vantis?
1 active incident involving Vantis is on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is Vantis safe?
Vantis has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 minor). Most recent: Jun 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.