Creotech Instruments S.A., a publicly listed Polish manufacturer of satellites, satellite systems, and components, has announced the creation of a new subsidiary dedicated to drone applications and satellite data processing. On April 29, 2025, the company’s management board decided to begin work on establishing a simple joint-stock company, which will be 100% owned by Creotech Instruments S.A. This subsidiary will eventually take over all operations currently conducted within the company’s drone applications and satellite data processing division, including the transfer of employees and physical assets.
The new company will be led by Jacek Kosiec, current Vice President of the Management Board of Creotech Instruments. The spin-off is designed to streamline project management, accelerate implementation timelines, and enable more efficient use of the five years of experience the company has built in this domain. Creotech anticipates that this will drive rapid growth and added value for the group.
“Securing major satellite projects such as Mikroglob and Camilla has significantly scaled up our operations and shifted our resources toward the satellite segment, which now accounts for 95% of Creotech’s revenue. This dominance makes it increasingly difficult to manage parallel activities in other segments,” said Kosiec.
“Our achievements in quantum technologies, drone applications, and satellite data processing are significant in the European market and provide a solid foundation for developing strong positions in those areas.”
The company’s quantum technologies division was already spun off on April 16, and the latest move marks the next step in focusing the parent company on satellite systems. The new subsidiary will also implement the Drone Traffic Management (DTM) Tool, awarded by the European Space Agency, which aims to enable advanced beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone monitoring, significantly improving the safety of drone operations.
One of the main barriers to widespread drone adoption—for instance, in small parcel deliveries—is the fear of accidents. According to the management board, the new subsidiary will be fully capable of operating independently and will become a valuable asset for Creotech Instruments.
The transition plan includes the transfer of several current Creotech employees from the drone and data division, as well as new hires, particularly in hardware and software development. In the early phase, the new company will receive administrative and logistical support from Creotech Instruments.
The initial business plan projects positive cash flow in the first year, based on current projects already secured. Future growth will depend on acquiring additional contracts and commercializing new technologies developed within Creotech.
Looking ahead, the subsidiary expects to benefit from the fast-growing drone market, especially in civil and military sectors. There are currently no plans to list the new company’s shares on the regulated market.
