Duke Robotics Lands June 2026 Elbit Order, Secures $1M Utility Drone Deal
DUKR•Duke Robotics earned its first Bird of Prey drone royalties in 2025 via an Elbit collaboration and secured a June 2026 order expected to generate more royalties upon delivery. Insulator Cleaning Drone won over $1 million in purchase orders from Israel Electric Corporation and gained EU operational approval in January.
1. Bird of Prey Royalties and Elbit Collaboration
Duke Robotics’ collaboration with Elbit Systems Land Ltd. on the Bird of Prey stabilization system delivered the company’s first royalty payments in 2025. A June 2026 order will generate additional royalties upon delivery later this year, reinforcing its exposure to the $27 billion global military drone market.
2. Insulator Cleaning Drone Commercial Expansion
The Insulator Cleaning Drone secured a purchase order exceeding $1 million from Israel Electric Corporation for 2026, transitioning from pilot trials to repeat commercial contracts. The platform leverages Duke’s patented stabilization technology to clean high-voltage insulators without risking personnel safety.
3. European Market Entry and Product Diversification
In January 2026, Duke Robotics Hellas obtained EU operational approval under the SORA framework, unlocking access to a pan-European grid modernization market worth billions of euros. The company has also launched AEROTRACE, an AI-driven aerial inspection system that flags power-line faults before failure.
