- Proceeds will support commercialization of Safe Pro’s AI-powered defense and security technologies, including SPOTD and NODE, and could expand to $20 million through warrant exercises.
- The company’s AI has processed 1.78 million drone images in Ukraine, detecting over 31,600 explosive threats.
- Expanding military budgets for drones and AI, alongside global demining needs, highlight a strong and growing market opportunity.
Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), an emerging provider of drone-based AI-powered security and threat detection solutions, has closed an $8 million private placement with strategic investors Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) and Unusual Machines Inc. (NYSE: UMAC), both leaders in the drone sector. The deal includes the sale of 2 million shares at $4.00 per share, alongside warrants for another 2 million shares at an exercise price of $6.00 (https://ibn.fm/tKMTs).
If exercised in full, the package could bring Safe Pro up to $20 million in new capital. Financial advisors Northland Capital Markets and Dawson James Securities oversaw the transaction.
Proceeds from the placement will help Safe Pro commercialize its artificial intelligence technologies, including the Safe Pro Object Threat Detection (“SPOTD”) system and its Navigation Observation Detection Engine (“NODE”). Both are designed to enhance situational awareness by leveraging proprietary AI-powered image analysis for rapid threat identification and off-the-shelf drones.
SPOTD can detect more than 150 types of explosive hazards, such as landmines and unexploded ordnance. The system operates either locally on Windows-based laptop or remotely in the Cloud via Amazon Web Services, giving operators flexibility in deployment.
Safe Pro’s technology has already been tested in high-stakes environments. In Ukraine, the SPOTD technology has already processed more than 1.78 million high-resolution drone images, identifying over 31,600 explosive threats across nearly 7,819 hectares (19,321 acres).
The company argues this real-world dataset strengthens the accuracy of its AI models and gives Safe Pro an advantage as it moves from pilot projects toward commercialization, and Safe Pro’s capabilities have already drawn interest from the U.S. Army. The company has been selected to participate in two demonstrations at the Army Futures Command’s 2026 Concept Focused Warfighter Experiment (the Maneuver event and the Live Breach event).
These tests will demonstrate how Safe Pro’s AI can identify threats in a fraction of a second per image and integrate detections into systems such as the Tactical Assault Kit (“TAK”) ecosystem. TAK is widely used across U.S. and allied military forces, suggesting Safe Pro’s tools could become part of small unit operations if adopted.
Recent defense funding trends could also work in Safe Pro’s favor. The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has advanced a proposal allocating $617 million to small unmanned aircraft systems, including programs directly aligned with Safe Pro’s operational focus. In addition, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” earmarks up to $30 billion for drones, AI, and modernization projects.
The potential customer base extends beyond defense. Nearly 60 countries face challenges from landmines or unexploded ordnance, highlighting opportunities in humanitarian demining and reconstruction. Infrastructure development in post-conflict areas could also benefit from AI-assisted detection and clearance capabilities such as the ones offered by Safe Pro.
For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SafeProGroup.com.
NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SPAI are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SPAI
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