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Aonic, formerly known as Poladrone, develops and deploys enterprise drone solutions and automation technology for agricultural and industrial operations from its headquarters in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. The company provides specialized hardware, proprietary software, and data analytics services to address regional labor shortages and improve operational efficiency across the agriculture, surveying, oil and gas, and telecommunications sectors. Operating multiple retail and dedicated service centers across Malaysia and Thailand, the enterprise facilitates commercial drone adoption through direct hardware sales, ongoing maintenance, pilot training, and comprehensive drone-as-a-service offerings. To support its regional expansion and technological development, the business secured a $1.05 million seed funding round backed by institutional investors including Wavemaker Partners, Malaysian Technology Development Corporation, ZB Capital, and Genesis Alternative Ventures. Aonic was originally founded as the drone startup Poladrone in 2016 by chief executive officer Cheong Jin Xi.
Aonic (Formerly Poladrone) has raised $14.3M across 2 funding rounds.
Aonic (Formerly Poladrone) has raised $14.3M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Aonic (Formerly Poladrone) has raised $14.3M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Series A in March 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | $10M Series A | Adrian HIA | Malaysia | Announced |
| Oct 25, 2021 | $4.3M Seed | Gavin LEE | Malaysian Technology Development Corporation, ZB Capital | Announced |
Aonic (Formerly Poladrone) has raised $14.3M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Aonic (Formerly Poladrone)'s investors include Adrian Hia, Malaysia, Gavin Lee, Malaysian Technology Development Corporation, ZB Capital.
