X - ENDER
Plug and Play · Decentralized Control and Distributed AI applied on heavy autonomous drones (250kgs payload) distributed through blockchain based smart-contract backed by collateral staking and deployed for agriculture and firefighting
Competitors
| Company | Category | Status | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortephyShared: smart contractNot statedAI | AI | Not stated | EF2023 |
 Iris AutomationShared: autonomous drone, throughAcquiredAI | AI | Acquired | YCS16 |
Adjacent
| Company | Category | Status | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
 HyperiaShared: smart contract, smart city, blockchainNot statedOther | Other | Not stated | Plug and Play |
 Iris LabShared: autonomous droneNot statedOther | Other | Not stated | EF2024 |
 BrumbyShared: autonomous droneNot statedOther | Other | Not stated | Antler2025 |
 Corvus RoboticsShared: autonomous droneActiveOther | Other | Active | YCS18 |
 VoltairShared: autonomous drone, distributedActiveOther | Other | Active | YCW26 |
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Programs
| Program | Cohort | Source |
|---|---|---|
 Plug and Play | Not stated | Plug and Play Page |
About X - ENDER
X - ENDER is a pioneering company in the aerospace, agtech, and deeptech industries, focusing on decentralized control and distributed AI for heavy autonomous drones. Utilizing a multi-layer Decentralized Control System, X - ENDER ensures safe and scalable autonomous control for groups of drones, nanosatellites, and items in Smart-Cities. With a mission to revolutionize food production and emergency response, X - ENDER has developed a Heavy Autonomous Drone with a 250kg payload capacity for firefighting and aerial agriculture. By leveraging blockchain technology, smart contracts, collateral staking, and a pay-per-service business model, X - ENDER aims to provide scalable and affordable solutions for wildfire prevention, precision agriculture, logistics optimization, and drone deployment. Their innovative products, including the MANTA aerial drones, OX land drones, and SKYSHIELD sensoring architecture, mark the beginning of a transformative ecosystem that redefines our approach to critical challenges.
- Category
- AI
- Location
- Italy
- Checked
- 3h ago
X - ENDER: questions
Which accelerators did X - ENDER go through?
X - ENDER is listed by Plug and Play.
Where is X - ENDER based?
X - ENDER lists Italy as its location on Plug and Play's page.
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