I1LAB
South Korean defense and AI technology company developing tactical military drones with integrated flight control systems, avionics, and AI-based mission software, utilizing additive manufacturing for component production.
- CEO / Founder
- Hyukjun Jung (정혁준)
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Seed
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (경기창조경제혁신센터)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Cypheron (all-weather tactical military drone platform); Integrated command and control system; Kill Switch security system; KCMVP-based security drone OS; AI-based autonomous flight and surveillance system
Differentiation
Value Proposition
All-weather tactical drone platform with proprietary AI-based autonomy, KCMVP-based military-grade security, and in-house additive manufacturing capability enabling rapid design-to-production cycles
How They Differentiate
Combines 100% in-house hardware/software development (flight control, avionics, ground control, AI mission software) with Formlabs SLS-based additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping and functional component production; KCMVP military encryption and Kill Switch system provide security differentiation; all-weather flight capability in rain/fog conditions
Market & Competition
Target Customers
South Korean military (Army, Navy, Air Force), police, public security institutions, defense export markets
Industry Verticals
Defense/Military; Public Safety; Surveillance and Reconnaissance; Smart Construction Inspection
Competitors
IntoSky (인투스카이); UAM Tech (유에이엠테크); Cheonpoong (천풍)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2019-02: Company founded; 2024: Selected for Republic of Korea Navy purchase-condition new product development project; 2025: 3-party MOU signed with AMPLUS and Formlabs for SLS-based military drone component development; 2025: Participated in ROK Air Force AI base defense working group; 2026: Implemented complete Formlabs Fuse Series SLS workflow for in-house drone component manufacturing
Notable Customers
Republic of Korea Navy (purchase-condition new product development project); Republic of Korea Air Force (AI base defense working group)