ModalAI

ModalAI supplies autopilot, perception and edge-AI compute modules for drones and robots. Its VOXL and related systems help developers integrate onboard autonomy, navigation and vision processing into small autonomous platforms.

Facts

Segment: AI Compute
Country: United States
Founded: 2018
Website: https://modalai.com/

Products

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Supply

Qualcomm - Inbound - Compute & Control - ModalAI VOXL 2 uses Qualcomm Flight RB5 / QRB5165 compute for onboard AI, flight control, perception, and connected drone autonomy - source: doodlelabs.com
Doodle Labs - Inbound - Communications - Doodle Labs Smart Radios integrate with ModalAI's VOXL 2 autopilot for connected autonomous drone and robot systems - source: doodlelabs.com
Sony Semiconductor Solutions - Inbound - Perception - ModalAI VOXL 2 camera modules are built around Sony STARVIS IMX412 and IMX664 image sensors - source: docs.modalai.com

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Market context

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Timeline

2025-08-12 - Regulatory - ModalAI Stinger and Seeker FPV drones added to Blue UAS Cleared List - ModalAI announced that Stinger Vision FPV, Seeker Vision FPV 5 inch and Seeker Vision FPV 7 inch Max were added to the DIU Blue UAS Cleared List. The designation covers complete government-approved unmanned aircraft systems, not only individual autonomy… - source: modalai.com
2025-05-20 - Product Launch - ModalAI launches Stinger Vision FPV drone - The drone is built around ModalAI's VOXL 2 Mini autonomy stack. The platform targets GPS-denied indoor reconnaissance workflows. The product gives ModalAI a concrete offering for unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations. - source: modalai.com

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Team

Chad Sweet - Co-Founder and CEO

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Relations

XTEND - Technology Partner - ModalAI and XTEND partnered to combine XTEND XOS with ModalAI VOXL 2 autopilot across XTEND drone platforms.

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