Praetorian Aeronautics is an emerging South Australian company specialising in the design and development of advanced autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS). With a focus on delivering cost-effective solutions at scale, Praetorian is dedicated to meeting the shifting demands of a more uncertain world. By combining cutting-edge hardware with AI-enabled software, Praetorian develops systems that provide attritable combat mass, offering scalable, affordable, and mission-ready solutions for modern defence and security challenges.

Praetorian’s systems are built for multi-domain environments, integrating advanced AI technologies for seamless command and control, and optimised data management. These capabilities reduce cognitive overload for operators while enhancing situational awareness, making them indispensable in both military and civilian contexts. In defence applications, Praetorian’s suite of agile launched effects in the form of UAS and counter-UxS (C-UxS) systems—such as the Dagger and Venator platforms—are designed to counter emerging threats, including enemy drone swarms and low-altitude attacks. These systems are modular and swarm-capable, delivering scalable and adaptable solutions to meet evolving operational needs.

Beyond defence, Praetorian recognises the transformative potential of its technologies in addressing critical civil challenges. Its platforms can accommodate a wide range of sensors, enabling mission sets such as bushfire monitoring, naval exclusive economic zone (EEZ) patrols, and border surveillance. With onboard AI, these systems support environmental sensing, disaster response, and enhanced security.

Praetorian is also committed to fostering innovation in the commercial sector with a focus on net-zero aviation. By leveraging agile systems engineering, iterative development, and customer-centric design, Praetorian delivers autonomous systems that address the complex challenges of today while preparing for the demands of tomorrow.