Scaling EU-aligned production of non-China drone communication systems

General Cherry is seeking €15M in co-investment as part of a €30M program to scale production of EU-aligned, non-China communication modules for FPV and counter-UAS systems.

The project addresses critical vulnerabilities in modern drone warfare: electronic warfare (EW) disruption and dependence on insecure China-origin components. Our solution enables reliable drone operations in contested environments while ensuring compliance with NATO and EU procurement standards.

Production is based in Western Ukraine and designed as a modular manufacturing platform with initial capacity of 1,200–1,500 units/month, scalable to 3,000+ units/month through additional SMT lines and phased expansion.

The company operates at scale under wartime conditions, with proven integration into frontline units and continuous product iteration based on real combat feedback.

This investment establishes a scalable defence manufacturing platform aligned with EU strategic autonomy priorities, with strong demand driven by ongoing large-scale consumption of FPV systems in Ukraine and growing EU/NATO demand for secure drone technologies.