Luna Robotics

Luna Robotics is a Lithuanian deep-tech startup pioneering night-vision cameras for tactical drones. Its flagship product, the LunaCam, is designed to give first-person-view (FPV) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) a clear visual edge in low-light combat environments. By providing a fully Europe-made, “China-free” imaging subsystem, Luna Robotics promises to close critical capability gaps for allies conducting round-the-clock surveillance and strikes. This report explores how Luna Robotics’ technologies fit within EU and NATO defence priorities.

We examine the company’s legal setup, business model, and technology portfolio, and assess its contributions to European strategic autonomy, interoperability, and deterrence. The analysis identifies strengths in indigenous night-vision capability, as well as gaps in scale and integration, and outlines how aligning Luna Robotics with European programmes could enhance EU defence sovereignty. Luna Robotics (UAB Luna Robotics) is a Kaunas-based deep-tech startup developing the LunaCam, a tactical night-vision camera for military FPV drones [1] [2] . Its technology enables high-resolution daytime and infrared (850 nm) imaging with low latency, supporting allied drones in all-weather reconnaissance.

The cameras are fully designed and built in Lithuania using non-Chinese components [1] [3] , targeting European and U.S. defense markets. In 2025 Luna Robotics raised €1.08M in seed funding to expand production and international partnerships [4] [5] . This enhances European strategic autonomy by replacing foreign sensors with domestic capability. The company aligns with NATO and EU surveillance requirements, contributing to multi-domain ISR and deterrence.

It has no major EDF/PESCO projects yet but benefits from national innovation programs (e.g., Startup Lithuania accelerator [6] ). Overall, Luna Robotics provides a unique European solution for drone-based night operations, bolstering coalition interoperability and supply-chain resilience. UAB Luna Robotics is officially registered in Lithuania, with its headquarters in Kaunas [4] [1] .