# Acquisition of Azur Drones by French companies > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/acquisition-of-azur-drones-by-french-companies > Updated: 2026-08-27T06:41:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The French drone manufacturer Azur Drones underwent a series of ownership changes following a judicial reorganization. Initially, Drone Volt acquired Azur Drones for 160,000 euros at the Bordeaux Commercial Court. This acquisition allowed Drone Volt to integrate the ‘Skeyetech’ autonomous ‘drone-in-a-box’ system into its portfolio, which is used by various clients for surveillance and inspection. Subsequently, Tonner Drones entered a binding agreement to acquire Azur Drones from Drone Volt in a cash-funded transaction. This deal, structured through a liquidation proceeding, includes all assets, technology, and key personnel. Under the new arrangement, a strategic partnership was established to exploit the ‘Drone in a box’ technology. Commercial rights have been divided geographically: Drone Volt retains exclusive worldwide rights for the civilian sector outside of Europe, while Azur Drones will manage the European market and lead defense-sector activities. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Tonner Drones to acquire Azur Drones in strategic expansion Tonner Drones is acquiring Azur Drones from Drone Volt, expanding its defense portfolio through the acquisition of autonomous “Drone in a box” surveillance technology. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tonner-drones-to-acquire-azur-drones-in-strategic-expansion ### 2026-08-20: Drone Volt acquires Azur Drones and expands grid inspection technology Drone Volt has acquired Azur Drones for 160,000 euros and is promoting its LineDrone technology for inspecting high-voltage electrical grids. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drone-volt-acquires-azur-drones-and-expands-grid-inspection-technology --- Cite as: Acquisition of Azur Drones by French companies. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/acquisition-of-azur-drones-by-french-companies