# DOD Solution Scales GPS-Denied Drone Autonomy

Defence Builder Fund invested **$2.1 million** in pre-seed financing for DOD Solution to scale production of its AURA onboard computer and advance AI autonomy software for drones operating without GPS or operator communications. This is an investment and market-entry development, not a government solicitation or contract award. DOD Solution has identified NDAA compliance as a target for North American expansion, while potential industry openings include component supply, platform integration, and defense-industry teaming.

- The funding supports both hardware production and autonomy software development for GPS- and communications-denied operating environments.
- Component suppliers, platform integrators, and potential teaming partners can evaluate whether their capabilities align with AURA production and integration needs.
- Contractors should treat NDAA compliance as a stated expansion target, not as a new government mandate or an announced procurement requirement.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

### Vendors
- DOD Solution (AI autonomy technology developer)
- Draganfly (Strategic investor)
- Lantronix (Computing platform supplier)
- Axelera AI (AI accelerator supplier)
- DefSecIntel Solutions (Joint-development participant)

### Key Quotes
> Autonomy needs to work across different unmanned systems and operational environments, rather than remain a capability tied to a single platform.
> — Roman Hapachylo, CEO of DOD Solution

> When the enemy jams communications and GPS, a drone loses its orientation and may fail to complete its mission.
> — Daria Yaniieva, President of Defence Builder

### Sources
- [Defence Builder Fund Invests in DOD Solution’s AI Drone Navigation Technology](https://www.kyivpost.com/post/85717) - Kyiv Post