strategic Alliance for Cybersecure Drone Innovations
ARK Electronics has formed a strategic alliance with Mobilicom Limited to create and deliver cost-effective, cybersecure solutions tailored for mini and small drones, and also robotic platforms.
Combining Expertise for Enhanced Security
This collaboration will integrate Mobilicom’s OS3 (Operational Security,Safety,and Standards compliance) platform,which offers cutting-edge cybersecurity for next-gen AI-powered drones through ongoing monitoring,detection,alerts,and threat mitigation,with ARK’s USA-manufactured,NVIDIA-based drone electronics.
commitment to Compliance and Performance
As a recognized NVIDIA partner, ARK has a proven history of producing affordable electronics that cater to mass markets. Their hardware adheres to the National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) and aligns with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) goals for Modular Open Source Architecture (MOSA).It is also designed in accordance with AUVSI cybersecurity standards, making it ideal for high-volume applications in mini and small drones, particularly in first-person view (FPV) and loitering munitions.
Showcasing Innovations at XPONENTIAL 2025
From May 19 to 22, 2025, ARK showcased its offerings alongside Mobilicom at the XPONENTIAL 2025 event, which attracted over 7,500 experts in autonomous technology from more than 20 industries across 60 countries, all focused on advancing the drone and robotics sectors.
Upcoming Product Launch
the inaugural product resulting from this partnership is anticipated to be unveiled in the latter half of 2025.Both ARK and Mobilicom have their products featured on the Blue UAS Framework,a prestigious list of thoroughly vetted technologies available for procurement by the DoD and other governmental bodies.
leadership Insights
Oren elkayam, CEO of Mobilicom, remarked, “By merging Mobilicom’s OS3 with ARK’s domestically produced mission-critical hardware, we can provide manufacturers with comprehensive solutions for contemporary small uncrewed systems. With 11 autonomy and flight computer products listed on the DoD Defense Intelligence Unit’s blue UAS Framework, ARK stands out as a key supplier of essential drone and robotics solutions approved for DoD acquisition. We are thrilled that they have chosen our OS3 as their cybersecurity framework.”
“Our goal is to develop scalable, secure, and cost-effective technologies that cater to a wide array of programs and procurements from the U.S., Europe, NATO allies, and beyond. By collaborating with top-tier companies in each sector, Mobilicom is swiftly expanding its product range, enhancing our end-to-end solutions, and broadening our market reach.”
Ike Atkinson,COO of ARK Electronics,added,“Mobilicom is at the forefront of cybersecurity for drones and robotics,and we are excited to collaborate with them. Their OS3 is the first solution available that offers comprehensive security, safety, and compliance for the secure operation of autonomous drones and robots. We look forward to co-developing products that fulfill market demands and anticipate rapid adoption among OEMs that prioritize both performance and security.”
