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CiS

CiS GmbH

Bentwisch, Germany

Unmanned SystemsC4ISROptronicsDefense Software & AIDual-use
Founded 1990System Integrator, Software DeveloperSupplies Homeland Security & Police
Profile last updated: October 9, 2026

About

Founded in 1990, CiS is a defense system integrator based in Bentwisch, Germany working in unmanned systems, c4isr, optronics +1 more.

CiS GmbH is a German drone and software manufacturer headquartered in Rostock, founded in 1990. The company develops and manufactures autonomous UAV systems, docking solutions, mission software and system integration for security, critical infrastructure, industry, maritime applications and professional emergency forces. Its ORKA UAV platform, ORKA Dock and MissionControl software are offered for military and civilian use, including tactical aerial reconnaissance, surveillance and situational awareness. CiS has also been involved in exercises with the Havariekommando. Beyond defense-related drone systems, the company develops GIS and network information systems for utilities and network operators, offers drone surveying and inspection services, and runs a certified test centre for A2 drone pilot certificates.

Location

Bentwisch, Germany

Founded

1990

Company type

Limited company

Legal name

CiS GmbH

VAT number

DE137374950

Focus areas

dronesUAVORKAORKA DockMissionControlEO/IRmaritime UAVsearch and rescueperimeter surveillanceGISsurveyinginspectionRostock

Languages

DEEN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Unmanned SystemsC4ISROptronicsDefense Software & AI

Supply-chain role

System IntegratorSoftware Developer

What they offer

HardwareSoftwareMaintenance & RepairTraining

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

ORKA

Modular UAV platform

Modular UAV for security, industrial, maritime and critical infrastructure missions, with EO/IR sensors, communication relay, loudspeaker, AI analysis and custom payloads. Features a 250x optical zoom option, thermal imaging, and autonomous launch and recovery from moving platforms.

ORKA Dock

Autonomous UAV launch and recovery dock

Protected docking station for the ORKA that enables automated launches and landings, provides power, and integrates with stationary, mobile or maritime platforms.

MissionControl

Mission control and operations software

Single interface for flight planning, control, payload operation, live video, telemetry and situational awareness integration across multiple platforms, with autonomous and AI-supported perimeter protection modes.

INSPEC 2

Indoor and confined-space inspection drone

GPS-independent inspection drone with 4K imaging and 10,000-lumen lighting for inspections in confined or hard-to-access environments.

End users

Homeland Security & Police

Standards, platforms & customers

Platforms & programmes

ORKA

Named customers

Havariekommando

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

Certified test centre for the A2 drone pilot certificate

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