Orqa Acquires ImmersionRC to Create EU-Based Drone Powerhouse

Croatian-based startup Orqa will acquire ImmersionRC. The deal brings together two of the most exciting companies in the FPV space, whose products and business ethos are a perfect fit.

ImmersionRC, based in Switzerland, has been specializing in advanced electronics for a decade and is one of the pioneers of the FPV in drone space. By contrast, Orqa was only founded in 2018, and quickly became a global leader in the design and manufacturing of building blocks for drones and expertise in low latency video systems and next-generation VR/AR headsets for remote control of unmanned platforms and enhanced vision capabilities.

Under the terms of the deal, Orqa will acquire 100% of ImmersionRC, whose CEO Tony Cake will join the Orqa team as CTIO. All existing IRC products will remain on the market, further developed, and supported. The addition of Cake to the Orqa team brings a wealth of experience to the young Croatian start-up, which is growing exponentially in a sector that is experiencing huge growth. Cake's 10 years in the FPV world, as well as over 20 years of experience in high-end tests and measurement, will be a major asset.

“With the acquisition of the IRC portfolio, Orqa now has one of the most complete drone technology portfolios in the world and is the only company in the Western hemisphere that has all drone building blocks manufactured in-house. We are thrilled to welcome Tony - already a long-time partner and friend - to the Orqa team, and look forward to moving forward together in these exciting and innovative times,“ said Orqa CEO Srdjan Kovacevic.

“Having already worked very successfully with Orqa for more than 2 years, primarily as a production partner for the Ghost line of products, I have every confidence in the Orqa team and their vision,“ said Cake. “ I am looking forward to working with them to continue to develop game-changing technologies. Together Orqa and ImmersionRC will become the most powerful engineering and products company in the FPV drones industry.“