While working in Ukraine, BMI founder Nicolaas collaborated closely with drone and counter-drone manufacturers and witnessed innovation advancing at an unprecedented pace.
Despite this progress, a critical issue was clear: production inefficiency. With more than 350 drone companies active in Ukraine and only a few manufacturing at scale, many drones are still built using labor-intensive, hand-assembled carbon-fiber frames.
Drawing on his background in epoxy, plastics, and project management, Nicolaas redesigned the manufacturing process. BMI developed a two-part, assembly-friendly airframe. When combined with solder-free electronics developed by a European partner, this approach reduces drone assembly time by up to 70%.
To further accelerate deployment, we created a universal drone dovetail rail system that enables fast, tool-free attachment of payloads such as fiber-optic spools, battery housings, ammunition release systems, and droppers—without zip ties or improvised mounts.
Today, our mission is focused on advancing two key technologies: a patent-pending acoustic homing system for interceptor and FPV drones targeting Shahed-type of drones and other acoustically identifiable threats, and the continued testing and refinement of our next-generation fiber-optic spool systems.
Our mission is to give companies the knowledge and technologies to stay ahead, because superiority in technology leads to victory.