
Airobotics
Overview: Airobotics
Co Investors
Airobotics Management Team
Ran Krauss
CEO & Co-founder
As Israel’s first licensed commercial drone operator, Ran is recognized as a pioneer of the local drone industry, and a notable serial entrepreneur. In 2012, Ran founded Bladeworx, the first licensed commercial drone company in Israel. Ran also directed ParaZero as the company’s Co-Founder and CEO in developing patented technology capable of allowing parachute deployment in fractions of a second. Having cultivated the two highly successful drone companies, Ran is uniquely capable of leading dynamic development efforts and R&D processes.
Meir Kliner
VP R&D & Co-founder
Meir’s expertise represents a synthesis of years of managerial experience combined with a comprehensive command of drone product design. Meir’s background includes developing diverse aerial systems, ranging from recreational use to military applications. Shortly after serving in an advanced technology unit in the Israeli Defense Forces, Meir assumed a key role in designing military-grade drone systems. Meir went on to independently design drones, and has founded several businesses, including Light and Strong, a premier manufacturer of composites for aerial platforms in the drone industry.
Richard Wooldridge
COO
Richard has over two decades of managerial experience in the tech industry, leading teams at corporate companies to drive business and enhance product operations and innovation, from the startup stage to commercialization. Richard served as the COO/GTM Lead at Facebook’s Building 8 and Google’s Advanced Technology and Products Group (ATAP). Both are highly prestigious consumer hardware teams responsible for innovative consumer electronics. His extensive corporate expertise in hardware manufacturing and supply chain management will contribute to Airobotics’ expansion and scale.