Drone Logistics Platform  ·  Pre-Seed  ·  2026

Logistics,
amplified
exponentially.

log(D) develops the mechatronic orchestration layer that enables fleets of commercial cargo drones to cooperatively lift heavy industrial loads, filling the 50–500 kg market gap that no existing system serves efficiently, safely, or at scale.

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542 Tests Passed ·
EASA SORA Aligned ·
6 Layer Architecture ·
BVLOS Capable ·
50–500 kg Payload Gap ·
Q-Learning + Behaviour Trees ·
P2P Mesh Communications ·
Pre-Seed 2026 ·
542 Tests Passed ·
EASA SORA Aligned ·
6 Layer Architecture ·
BVLOS Capable ·
50–500 kg Payload Gap ·
Q-Learning + Behaviour Trees ·
P2P Mesh Communications ·
Pre-Seed 2026 ·

01   Market Problem

The 50–500 kg
market gap

Commercial drones transformed light logistics up to 30 kg. Cranes and heavy-lift helicopters handle the high end. Between them lies a vast, underserved market: industrial loads too heavy for single drones, too costly and inflexible for traditional equipment.

Trucks can carry far heavier loads, but they require roads, loading infrastructure, and human operators. In ports, shipyards, construction sites, and remote locations, trucks simply cannot reach. Drones access where roads do not, deploy in minutes, and eliminate human risk in hazardous environments. log(D) does not compete with trucks on highways. It replaces them where they cannot go.

Commercial drones: max 30 kg, competitive and mature market
log(D) zone: 50 to 500 kg, no efficient solution currently exists
Trucks: high payload capacity but road-dependent, infrastructure-heavy, and inaccessible in constrained environments
Cranes and helicopters: high cost, slow deployment, high operator risk
30 kgDrones
50–500 kglog(D)
Road onlyTrucks
500+ kgCranes / Heli

Target Market

European market for temporary industrial lifting: €8–12 billion annually, currently served by mobile cranes and work helicopters. Accessible via EASA SPECIFIC category operations in segregated industrial corridors.

02   Product

The orchestration layer
for cooperative drone systems

log(D) does not manufacture drones. We build the Smart-Link mechatronic module and the autonomous coordination platform that transforms fleets of commercial cargo drones into a single, certifiable heavy-lift system.

Smart-Link Module
Plug-and-play mechatronic connector with active shock absorption and unidirectional joints. Compatible with open flight controller platforms including Pixhawk and Cube Pilot. Hardware kit priced at €30K per unit.
Coordination Platform
6-layer autonomous software stack, from hardware abstraction to swarm intelligence, managing real-time load distribution, collision avoidance, and mission execution across the entire drone fleet.
SaaS Operations Layer
Flight-hour subscription model at €12/hour with GCS monitoring, telemetry, mission planning and compliance logging. Recurring revenue grows proportionally with the installed base.

03   Architecture

Six layers.
One system.

The software platform is organized in a strict separation of concerns across six architectural layers, from bare-metal hardware abstraction to full mission orchestration. Click any layer to explore its role.

L1Hardware Abstraction (HAL)Foundation
L2P2P Mesh CommunicationsNetwork
L3Swarm IntelligenceCoordination
L4AI Behaviour EngineDecision
L5Physics Simulation (SITL)Validation
L6Integration & OrchestrationOperations
Hardware Abstraction Layer
Foundation · Drone Interface Normalization
Abstracts the physical drone hardware with adapters for MAVLink/Pixhawk platforms (primary) and DJI (secondary). Provides a uniform interface to upper layers regardless of the underlying flight controller, enabling vendor-agnostic drone fleet management.
MAVLinkPixhawkDJI AdapterDrone Registry
Live Swarm Simulation

04   Value Proposition

Not replacing logistics.
Amplifying it.

log(D) enters industrial logistics as a force multiplier, bringing three capabilities that traditional systems cannot offer simultaneously.

01
Operational Efficiency
Deployment in minutes, not hours. No civil engineering or ground infrastructure required. Multi-drone cooperative lift adapts dynamically to load and wind conditions. Cost-per-lift is an order of magnitude below cranes and helicopters for temporary operations in constrained environments.
02
Safety by Design
Removes human operators from hazardous lifting environments including shipyards, scaffolding, and disaster sites. Real-time collision avoidance across the swarm, hardware and software redundancy at every level, and fail-safe mechanical fuse joints that prevent cascade failure. Designed from the ground up for EASA SPECIFIC category authorization.
03
Acoustic Footprint
Dramatically reduced noise signature compared to work helicopters, opening operational windows in noise-sensitive zones such as port areas near residential districts, urban construction corridors, and heritage sites. Compliance with EU noise directives is a competitive unlock built into the platform from day one.

05   Regulatory Pathway

From simulation
to BVLOS authorization

Regulatory compliance is not a future problem. It is embedded in the architecture from day one. We operate under EASA's SPECIFIC category using the SORA methodology over non-densely populated industrial corridors. Real precedents exist: Matternet, Wingcopter, and Norwegian island operations.

2026 · Phase 1
IP and Technical Foundations
  • Freedom-to-operate analysis (€8–15K)
  • SORA pre-assessment on target site
  • Isaac Sim digital twin setup
  • DO-178C consultant engaged
  • Provisional patent filing
  • Founding team constitution
2027 · Phase 2
Hardware Prototype
  • Smart-Link metal 3D-print prototype
  • Static traction/compression bench tests
  • Failure injection in simulation
  • MOU with first anchor customer
  • First indoor controlled demo
2028 · Phase 3
First ENAC Authorization
  • Alpha prototype: 2 drones, 30 kg load
  • SORA on segregated industrial site
  • First ENAC operational authorization
  • Commercial pilot with anchor customer
  • Seed round closing
2029 · Phase 4
Scale and Series A
  • 4-drone configuration, up to 100 kg
  • 3+ enterprise customers
  • SaaS model fully operational
  • Series A and EU expansion
SORA
Realistic regulatory timeline: 18–36 months to first commercial BVLOS authorization. Warehouse-to-warehouse over non-densely populated areas significantly reduces SORA Ground Risk Class, making SPECIFIC category authorization achievable at €2–5M investment, with operational precedents already established in Norway, Switzerland, and Italy.

06   Applications

Where log(D) operates

Primary Target
Industrial B2B Logistics
Intra-facility and inter-site heavy goods movement in restricted-access industrial environments including chemical plants, energy facilities, manufacturing complexes, and offshore platforms. No road dependency, no crane mobilization costs, and no human operators in hazardous zones. This is the core market where log(D) delivers the clearest and most immediate ROI for enterprise customers.
Secondary
Naval Shipyards and Industrial Ports
Component transport and deck assembly support in segregated maritime environments. Defined perimeter, high willingness-to-pay, and ideal first SORA scenario. Anchor customer candidates include Fincantieri Innovation Hub and Contship Italia.
Secondary
Remote Locations and Emergencies
Rapid deployment in disaster response or post-event scenarios requiring immediate logistics in compromised environments with no ground access. Remote islands, post-seismic areas, and flooded zones are prime use cases.
Emerging
Temporary Construction Sites
Material lifting on sites where crane deployment is economically or logistically impractical such as bridges, viaducts, and remote infrastructure works.
Emerging
Defence and Dual-Use
Field logistics and equipment supply in contested or inaccessible terrain. Dual-use potential unlocks European defence funding pathways including EDF and NATO innovation programmes.

07   Team

Building the
founding team.

The core platform is functionally complete. What log(D) needs now is the human layer: engineers who understand deep-tech in regulated environments, and operators who can turn technology into commercial reality.

We are actively recruiting co-founders and key advisors. Involvement structure is defined per role and discussed openly with each candidate. Equity, advisory, or hybrid arrangements are all on the table.

Open Positions

Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer
Actuators · Industrial lifting systems · EN 13155
Co-founder / TBD
Regulatory and Certification Advisor
EASA SORA · BVLOS authorization · ENAC Italy
Advisor / TBD
Avionics / Aerospace Engineer
DO-178C · DO-254 · Embedded avionics systems
Co-founder / TBD
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08   Contact

Ready to explore
log(D)?

We are at pre-seed stage, actively building the founding team and seeking industrial partners for the 2028 pilot. If you are an investor, anchor customer, or research institution, we want to hear from you.

Contact Us for the Pitch Deck Or write directly to info@log-d.com
Stage
Pre-Seed
Seeking €80K–120K for Phase 1 milestones
Market
€8–12 Billion
EU industrial temporary lifting, 10-year addressable
First Authorization
18–36 months
ENAC BVLOS operational authorization, 2028 target