DRT Co.,Ltd.
"Engineering the Safest Future at Critical Frontiers"
South Korean drone manufacturer specializing in cleaning drones, defense drones, and drone software for safety-critical environments.
DRT Co., Ltd. is a South Korean drone development and manufacturing company focused on building exterior cleaning drones, window and solar panel cleaning UAVs, defense drones, and drone ground control systems (GCS). Selected for the 2025 Early-stage Startup Package (Deep-tech) and certified as a Venture Company, DRT holds a drone and GCS supply contract with the Korean Police Special Operations Unit. The company operates across defense, public safety, and industrial sectors, aiming to integrate drone technology as a global standard for human safety and operational efficiency.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Building Exterior Cleaning Drone
High-pressure cleaning UAV for building facades, windows, and solar panels.
Defense Drone
Military-grade drone with GCS, supplied to Korean Police Special Operations Unit.
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http://www.drtdrone.comHEADQUARTERS
Korea, Republic of (South)
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