Deep-tech AI for autonomous drones and real-time mission automation
ATLAN Space is a deep technology startup founded in 2016, specializing in advanced artificial intelligence for autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Their mission is to make drones completely autonomous, efficient, and capable of flying safely beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). ATLAN’s patented technology allows drones to acquire information over vast geographical areas, including the detection of environmental risks, mapping, and infrastructure inspection, serving industries like agriculture, oil and gas, mining, and fisheries.
The company has garnered international recognition, including support from UNIDO, Microsoft, NVIDIA, MITC Capital, Katapult Ocean, and CDG. Its offerings include ATLAN Geo for land surveying, ATLAN Insight for fisheries monitoring, and ATLAN Core for customized UAV applications. By leveraging AI, ATLAN enables service providers to deploy drones for complex missions more economically and independently. Their technology addresses critical needs for environmental monitoring and resource protection across Africa and beyond.
ATLAN Space leads the way in next-generation airborne data collection and mission automation, contributing to marine protection and sustainable development. With a presence in Morocco and connections to Paris, the company continues to advance its proprietary AI solutions, earning accolades such as the Africa Entrepreneurship Award and recognition as one of Europe’s top AI startups.
MNF Ventures
Series A: $1.1M
Hilmi Law
Badr Idrissi
Founder & CEO of ATLAN Space, leading the development of AI-powered autonomous drone technology for environmental monitoring and data collection.