Agmis Partners with KrattWorks to Advance Autonomous Drone Vision for Defense and Public Safety

Agmis has entered a strategic partnership with KrattWorks, an Estonian startup that emerged from the Agmis Accelerator Program and has since grown into one of the Baltics’ most closely watched names in defense technology. KrattWorks develops autonomous drones equipped with onboard machine vision and GSM connectivity, enabling real-time object detection and instant data transfer to control centers via mobile networks – without manual intervention or bandwidth-heavy video streams.

Saulius Kaukėnas

CEO, Agmis

“Our collaboration with KrattWorks is a natural evolution of our focus on computer vision applications. For years, we’ve been applying AI in critical infrastructure monitoring, particularly in road and powerline inspections. The UAV sector has always stood out as a domain where AI can deliver immense value – and KrattWorks’ vision is fully aligned with this potential.”

Autonomous Detection Without the Data Stream

KrattWorks’ next-generation drones can autonomously detect humans, vehicles, and fire outbreaks, then transmit that intelligence directly to control centers – no manual intervention required, no bandwidth-heavy video feeds. This degree of autonomy isn’t a convenience feature. In defense, emergency response, and situational awareness scenarios, it’s mission-critical.

The partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies. KrattWorks recently secured a €15 million contract with the Estonian Centre for Defence Investment, committing to supply aerial target drones to the Estonian Defence Forces over a 7-year period. These drones will play a direct role in air defense training exercises.

Mattias Luha

Founder, KrattWorks

“Our joint work with Agmis to develop real-time onboard object detection is a game-changer for our platform. We envision a future where there’s no manual surveillance, no delay, no large data streams – just autonomous decision-making at the edge. It takes elite engineering to make that happen, and Agmis delivers exactly that.”

The Platform: Built for Speed, Range, and Autonomy

The target drone developed by KrattWorks is a high-performance flying wing (tailless) aircraft built for demanding operational conditions. It includes two smoke generators and infrared flares, developed in cooperation with RUF Eesti Ltd. for defense simulation purposes.

The UAVs can be operated manually beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) or function in fully autonomous modes, including fail-safe features that ensure the drone returns, powers off, or lands safely if the connection is lost.

KrattWorks is a member of the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association. With Agmis’ AI capabilities integrated into the platform, the company is now positioned to accelerate the development of next-generation autonomous aerial systems across defense, disaster management, and critical infrastructure monitoring.