Former DJI scientist raises billions in four funding rounds within six months, backed by YaoTu Capital and JinQiu Fund.
36氪首发 | 前大疆科学家创业，半年内连获四轮数亿融资，耀途资本、锦秋基金等押注
Silicon Feather Technology (SPARO), a company specializing in general aerial intelligence, has successfully completed four rounds of financing totaling hundreds of millions of yuan within six months. Following initial seed funding from Yaotu Capital, subsequent investments came from Jin Qiu Fund, Alibaba, Hongyi Investment, ProLogis Yingshan Capital, and Yunshi Capital. The funds will primarily be used to expand key team positions, commercialize product lines, and accelerate the iteration of their technology platform. Founded in February 2026, SPARO aims to evolve traditional remote-controlled aircraft into autonomous aerial agents capable of understanding their environment and making decisions. The core team comprises experts from top research institutions and leading companies like DJI and Huawei, bringing over a decade of technological expertise and industrial experience. SPARO has developed a comprehensive technology stack that enables aircraft to operate in complex environments without GPS, including low-light and dynamic conditions. Founder Zhang Fu, a prominent figure in robotics, emphasizes that the future of the industry lies in autonomous capabilities rather than hardware specifications. He believes that current drones can only observe and not interact with their environment, which SPARO aims to change. The company has already secured dozens of seed customers and partners in the drone and logistics sectors. Investors have expressed confidence in SPARO's potential, highlighting its unique position in the aerial intelligence market and the team's ability to transform cutting-edge academic research into commercially viable products. With plans for a comprehensive ecosystem that includes a simulation platform for developers, SPARO is poised to redefine the capabilities of aerial robotics.
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