GILCHING/SAALBURG, Germany, Oct 27, 2025 – Quantum Systems has secured its position in autonomous systems with the acquisition of Spleenlab GmbH, a German AI company. The deal adds Spleenlab’s VISIONAIRY AI suite and edge-perception technology to Quantum Systems’ portfolio, enhancing its ability to deliver integrated mission systems across air, land, and marine. Quantum Systems expands its AI capabilities and advances its goal of integrating hardware, software, and AI.
Quantum Systems will integrate Spleenlab’s team into its AI center of excellence, tripling the size of its software and AI team. The company will retain all existing employees and continue operations in Thuringia and maintain an office in Jena. Existing research programs for the unmanned systems will continue, with combined teams accelerating the transition from research to operational use for customers and allied programs.
Florian Seibel, co-founder & co-CEO, Quantum Systems said: “The future is unmanned. And it’s built through the integration of world-class hardware with world-class software. With the acquisition of Spleenlab, we are expanding our technological capabilities and fulfilling our promise. Spleenlab’s AI-expertise has shaped and improved our battle-proven platforms for years and we are excited to see this partnership evolving by Spleenlab joining the Quantum Systems family. Together we will continue to revolutionize AI autonomy that works in the most demanding operational environments.”
Dr. Stefan Milz, co-CEO, Spleenlab commented: “ Spleenlab was founded to make unmanned autonomy truly possible. After years of successful collaboration, joining forces with Quantum Systems lets us take proven AI capabilities and deploy them at scale on platforms that operate in real-world missions.”
Source: Quantum Systems
About Quantum Systems
Quantum-Systems, founded in 2015 and based in Gilching, Germany, develops electric vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicles and aerial intelligence systems. The company serves defense, government, geospatial, infrastructure and humanitarian sectors with multi-sensor drone platforms. Its North American headquarters in Moorpark, CA, supports defense and security customers in the region. Quantum-Systems projects revenue of above €200M in 2025. In 2023, it secured €160M in Series C funding to expand production, scale internationally and advance drone and AI software development. The company also operates facilities in Germany, the United States, Australia, Ukraine, Romania and the United Kingdom, positioning it to meet global demand for aerial systems.
About Spleenlab
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Saalburg-Ebersdorf, Germany, with an office in Jena, Spleenlab develops machine-learning software for autonomous mobility in aviation, automotive, defense, and robotics. Its VISIONAIRY platform provides real-time perception, GPS-denied navigation, multi-object detection, and coordinated multi-platform autonomy for drones, vehicles, and unmanned systems. Spleenlab’s technology is used on Quantum Systems platforms and supports R&D projects for the German Ministry of Defense and other government agencies. The company employs more than 40 people and serves over 40 enterprise customers worldwide.