Automating aeronautical maintenance to make it safer, more efficient and more sustainable
The Toulouse‑based start‑up Donecle has announced a €10 million fundraising round to accelerate the rollout of its aircraft inspection solution using autonomous drones and artificial intelligence.
Founded in 2015, Donecle develops an end‑to‑end technology combining drones, high‑resolution imaging and advanced algorithms to automate inspections that are still largely carried out manually.
This comprehensive system makes it possible to automate inspections that are still mostly performed manually, delivering significant gains in cost efficiency and execution speed while helping to substantially improve technician safety. It also enhances the reliability and traceability of maintenance operations. The company mainly targets the commercial aviation market, but also serves business and military aviation.
Beyond inspection automation, Donecle is developing an advanced software layer designed to transform collected data into directly actionable insights. This data is intended to be integrated into MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) systems, strengthening long‑term monitoring and traceability of operations. This approach also enables the automation of certain maintenance decisions, positioning Donecle as a future key player in predictive software for aeronautical maintenance operations management.
This funding round, carried out as part of our VC Tech for Good strategy together with IRDI Capital Investissement and alongside GSO Innovation and ARIS, will enable Donecle to accelerate its international expansion and consolidate its position in these areas.