Startup · Israel
Insignito
HQ IsraelFounded 2022
Israeli developer of passive acoustic drone detection, led by its DUMBO sensor, plus acoustic mission-planning software and quiet propellers. Acquired by Ondas in September 2026.
Systems3
Waveguide
Mission-planning software incorporating acoustic considerations for drone flights.
Newest unveiled first. Open a system for its milestone timeline, components and sources.
Capabilities3
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air and missile defense | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Passive acoustic drone detection (counter-UAS) with mission-planning software and quiet drone propellers; the text does not name the customers. | Reported |
| Sensing and signature management | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Passive acoustic drone detection (counter-UAS) with mission-planning software and quiet drone propellers; the text does not name the customers. | Reported |
| Uncrewed systems | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Passive acoustic drone detection (counter-UAS) with mission-planning software and quiet drone propellers; the text does not name the customers. | Reported |
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Passive acoustic drone detection (counter-UAS) with mission-planning software and quiet drone propellers; the text does not name the customers.—Reported
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Passive acoustic drone detection (counter-UAS) with mission-planning software and quiet drone propellers; the text does not name the customers.—Reported
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Passive acoustic drone detection (counter-UAS) with mission-planning software and quiet drone propellers; the text does not name the customers.—Reported
Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.
People2
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Israeli Air Force | Founder |
| Itay Nourian | CEO |
Sources8
Profile4
- 1
Ondas Inc. (ACCESS Newswire) · Sep 23, 2026 · Supports Organization · acquired by, Organization · description
“announced today that it has acquired three defense technology businesses”
- 2
Calcalist (CTech) · Sep 23, 2026 · Supports Organization · founded year
“Insignito, founded in 2022 by entrepreneurs with Air Force backgrounds, specializes in passive acoustic intelligence for counter-drone systems.”
- 3
Israel Defense · Oct 29, 2025 · Supports Organization · country
“Insignito, an Israeli deep-tech startup, has secured a defense contract to deliver 180 units of its acoustic drone detection platform, Dumbo.”
- 4CompanyInsignito | Drone Acoustics
Insignito · Supports Organization
“Insignito is a deep-tech company specializing in drone acoustics.”
Systems3
- 5
Insignito · Supports System
“Bladerunner combines advanced simulations and tailored design to create propellers that cut noise by up to 50%, enabling discreet operations in sensitive environments.”
- 6
Insignito · Supports System
“DUMBO (Detection Using Microphone Beamforming Operations) is an advanced acoustic drone detection system that leverages proprietary signal processing to detect, track and classify drones across diverse operational environments.”
- 7
Insignito · Supports System
“Waveguide incorporates acoustic considerations alongside topography, battery life, and timing, enabling drones to complete missions with minimal noise footprint.”
People1
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diie.substack.com · Supports Role
“Among the founders presenting battlefield-driven solutions was Itay Nourian, CEO of Insignito, a startup founded by Israeli Air Force veterans that is developing an acoustic-based drone detection system designed to dramatically reduce the cost of air defense.”
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