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Dragonfly Aerospace is a leader in high-performance imaging satellites and payloads.

Our turnkey solutions get these strategic assets operational on orbit with the minimum time, cost, and risk.

15/05/2026

What if a satellite camera could be small enough to fit inside a CubeSat… while still capturing incredibly detailed imagery from space? 🛰️📷

Meet Mantis — Our compact multispectral and hyperspectral imager designed for the next generation of small satellite missions. 🌍✨

Built for CubeSats as small as 1U and 2U, Mantis combines advanced imaging capabilities with a lightweight, low-power design — proving that big performance can come in a very small package.

Here’s what makes Mantis special:
✓ Compact 1U form factor
✓ Multispectral & hyperspectral imaging
✓ Up to 96 hyperspectral bands
✓ Low power consumption
✓ Integrated onboard data storage
✓ Flight-proven technology with TRL 9 readiness

From environmental monitoring and agriculture to scientific research and Earth observation, Mantis is helping unlock new possibilities in space technology. 🌱🌊🌎

We're excited to exhibit Mantis and our wider imaging portfolio at SmallSat Europe 2026 in Amsterdam! 🇳🇱

📍 Come visit the Dragonfly Aerospace team at Stand 370
🤝 Want to connect with us during the event? Book a meeting: https://erp.dragonflyaerospace.com/r/4cs

See you in Amsterdam!

17/04/2026

Proudly South African, Globally recognised 🌍🇿🇦.

We're incredibly proud to see our team's hard work featured in MyBroadband and even prouder to be part of South African innovation, making waves in the global space industry.

From our facility in Stellenbosch, we're building high-resolution satellite cameras that are flying on missions around the world – helping with agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster response, and more.

It’s amazing to see what local talent and world-class engineering can achieve together.💡

Take a look at our story and where we’re headed next. 🚀👇
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/science/638963-south-african-company-exports-high-res-cameras-to-global-space-agencies-from-its-base-in-stellenbosch.html

13/02/2026

🌾 Look at Peixoto de Azevedo, Mato Grosso from above! 🌾

This region is one of Brazil's busiest agricultural frontiers, and February–March is peak harvest season. Farmers are working around the clock, clearing soybeans so corn can go in before the rains stop.

Thanks to EOSSAT‑1, we can see so much more than just fields:
• Which crops are thriving and which need extra care
• How harvest is progressing in near real-time
• How ready the soil is for the next planting
• How all this affects the local food and supply chain

Earth observation isn't just science — it's helping communities make smarter decisions. 🛰️✨

13/01/2026

EOSSAT-1 has just marked 3 years in orbit! 🎉🛰️

Since its launch in 2023, our first commercial Earth observation satellite has achieved some incredible milestones:

🌍 16,752 orbits around Earth
📸 10,300 images captured
🌱 58,896,896 km² of land imaged in support of sustainable agriculture
🚀 Over 726 million kilometres travelled

Designed and built at our Stellenbosch facility, EOSSAT-1 continues to show how compact, high-performance satellites can deliver reliable, high-frequency Earth observation with real-world impact.

A big thank you to our engineering and mission control teams for keeping our “eye in the sky” performing at its best—three years and counting.

Onwards to the next 700 million kilometres! 🌍✨

19/12/2025

Happy festive season! 🌟🛰️

2025 has been a year full of discovery, innovation, and teamwork. Huge thanks to our amazing team, partners, and clients for helping us reach new heights! 🚀💫

We can't wait to explore what 2026 has in store — here's to new adventures, big ideas, and even greater achievements! 🌌🎉

08/12/2025

✨ What a glitzy evening at the Natural History Museum in London!

The Global Space Awards brought together some of the most inspiring people in the space industry, and Simon Godfrey (FRSA) shared a few photos from the night. 📸

We were truly honoured to be selected as a finalist from over 500 nominations across 38 countries.

While we didn't take home the “SuperScaler of the Year” award this time, we're sending a huge congratulations to CubeSpace ADCS! 🇿🇦 What a well-deserved win and an amazing achievement for the South African space industry.

A big thank you to everyone who made the evening so memorable. It was fantastic catching up with friends, partners, and the wider space community in such a glamorous setting. 🌍✨

05/12/2025

🚀✨ It's awards night in London!

The Global Space Awards take place tonight, and we are honoured to be a finalist in the "SuperScaler of the Year" category.

It's always inspiring to see the global space community come together to celebrate the innovation, hard work, and growth happening across our industry.

Thank you to everyone in our community for your ongoing support. Moments like these remind us how much can be achieved when people, ideas, and passion come together. 🌍🛰️

Good luck to all the finalists tonight!

20/11/2025

🚀 It’s the final day of Space Tech Expo Europe 2025!

Our team are wrapping up an exciting three days in Bremen, where they've met incredible people, had great conversations, and got their fair share of cardio exploring the huge expo halls. 😄✨

We're grateful to everyone who stopped to chat, shared ideas, and connected with the team. Events like this remind us of the passion and innovation in the space industry.

Ending the expo on a high note and looking forward to bringing all this energy back home! 🌍💫

17/11/2025

🚀 We’re just one day away from Space Tech Expo Europe 2025!

Our team will be on the ground in Bremen, ready to connect with space innovators, showcase our latest capabilities, and explore the future of satellite technology and Earth observation. 🌍✨

If you’ll be attending and want to meet the team, book a meeting here:
👉 https://erp.dragonflyaerospace.com/r/4cs

Let’s make the most of Europe’s largest space trade fair — see you in Bremen! 👋🤝

11/11/2025

Small satellites often have to choose between high-quality data and limited size and weight. The Caiman Imager changes that. 🛰️

✨ Why it’s special:

• Crystal-clear imagery: 3.25 m PAN GSD from 500 km orbit
• Smart storage: 128 GB built in to capture every moment
• More than meets the eye: 11 multispectral bands for detailed Earth insights 🌈

This is a game-changer for affordable, high-performance Earth observation!

📍 We’ll be at Space Tech Expo Europe – come chat with our team and see how Caiman can elevate your mission.

🔗 Learn more: [https://dragonflyaerospace.com/products/caiman/]
🤝 Book a meeting: https://lnkd.in/d693fdPf

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16 Elektron Road, Techno Park
Stellenbosch
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Website

https://dragonflyaerospace.com/

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