IDI ADS1000
The complete, UK-built, end-to-end drone solution. The ADS1000 houses the IDI Aquila and other MAVLink quadcopters for sovereign, automated response across Critical National Infrastructure, public safety, and search and rescue.
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UK designed and built
The full end-to-end solution. Made in Britain.
The ADS1000 is the core of a complete, sovereign drone system: the aircraft, the dock, the software, and the support, all designed and built in the UK by IDI. One accountable partner, one integrated solution, no foreign dependency at the heart of your operation.
Built for the missions that matter most.
Where resilience, security, and sovereign control are non-negotiable.
Critical National Infrastructure
Persistent, automated monitoring of energy, utilities, transport, and secure sites, on a sovereign UK platform you control end to end.
Public Sector & Emergency Services
Drone as First Responder and rapid situational awareness for police, fire, and resilience teams, deployed 24/7 from the dock.
Search & Rescue
Get eyes on remote and hostile terrain fast, day or night, off-grid, with thermal payloads and long endurance when minutes matter.
Rugged Off-Grid Design
Rugged Off-Grid Design
Engineered for seamless transport and rapid deployment, the IDI ADS1000 adapts effortlessly to extreme operational environments. Designed with durability in mind, it ensures reliable performance without compromising mobility or ease of use.
Dual Drone Capabilities
The IDI ADS1000 features dual drone bays, enabling simultaneous operations and enhanced mission flexibility. Manage multiple drones from a single docking station for increased operational efficiency.
Broad Drone Compatibility
IDI's systems are designed to work with a wide range of industry-leading drones, ensuring flexibility for diverse missions and applications. With successful integration of solutions from four different drone manufacturers.
Off-Grid Power
The ADS1000 features advanced off-grid power systems engineered for extreme environments. Reliable power delivery ensures continuous operations even in the most remote locations, with no mains supply required.
Home for the Aquila
Houses the IDI Aquila. Open to MAVLink.
The ADS1000 is purpose-built to deploy, charge, and protect the IDI Aquila DFR quadcopter, and it is open by design. Through the IDI Fly platform and MAVLink middle layer it also supports other MAVLink quadcopters, so your dock is never locked to a single airframe.
- Purpose-built bay for the IDI Aquila UAS
- Supports other MAVLink / ArduPilot quadcopters
- Operated end to end through IDI Fly
Onboard intelligence
Real-time AI, processed at the edge.
Powered by the NVIDIA Jetson ORIN NX, an industrial-grade system-on-chip built for high-performance AI computing at the edge, the ADS1000 processes intelligence on-site, in real time, without depending on the cloud.
Powered by NVIDIA Jetson ORIN NX
Object Detection & Cataloguing
Designed for efficiency, using machine learning to detect and catalogue objects accurately.
Human Detection & Tracking
Enhance security with IDI's Human Detection. It tracks movement in real-time for awareness.
Multi-cam Live Streaming
Enjoy advanced Multicam Live Streaming with real-time, high-definition feeds.
ANPR
Enhance vehicle monitoring with IDI's ANPR technology for accurate number plate reading.
Propeller Inspection
AI detects damage in real-time, ensuring detailed inspections and reducing manual checks.
Safe Landing Zone Detection
IDI's technology enables drones to autonomously inspect landing zones using AI.
Seamless Software Integration for Enhanced Operations
Our system seamlessly integrates with IDI Fly and other automation platforms, enhancing mission control and real-time data management. With IDI Dock APIs, we support third-party flight safety solutions.
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Reserve your ADS1000
The ADS1000 soft launches in Q3 2026. Reserve your place in the first production run, or book a demo to see the full UK-built solution in action.