Paris, 18 March 2026 – Flyability has the pleasure to announce that it was named the Best Sustainability Scale Up of 2026 by the 2026 Tech Tour Growth Awards. Flyability was the winner selected from a pool of 500 candidates.
The award was announced at the 20th edition of the Tech Tour Growth 50 Europe on March 17th in Paris, during an evening which showcased the best of Europe’s technology champions. An expert panel of 100 top-tier growth investors assessed an impressive candidate pool of 500 companies, from which Flyability was selected as the winner in the Best Sustainability Scale Up category.
"Flyability’s story is a powerful demonstration of how innovative technology can deliver both commercial success and measurable sustainability impact. From its early trials to now serving more than 1,500 customers and conducting hundreds of missions every day, the company has redefined how critical infrastructure is inspected and maintained. By enabling safer, more efficient, and less resource-intensive operations, Flyability helps industries reduce environmental impact while strengthening operational resilience. This combination of innovation and purpose is exactly what the future of sustainable industry should look like, and why Flyability stands out as one of Europe’s most exciting technology companies.” - Rob Genieser, Managing Partner at The Environmental Technologies Fund.
"We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from such a large panel of investors," said Patrick Thévoz, CEO and Co-founder of Flyability. "Being elected the 'Best Sustainability Scale Up' among 500 of Europe's top technology champions is a testament to our team's relentless dedication. Our mission has always been to keep humans out of dangerous places while helping asset-heavy industries reduce their environmental footprint and optimize their resources. This award validates the real-world sustainability impact of our technology on a global scale."
Flyability's CEO Patrick Thévoz, right, pictured with other award winners from the evening
As Flyability continues to push the boundaries of what cutting-edge robotics can offer industrial inspections, this award highlights the impressive progress made by Flyability as the company transitions from start-up to scale-up. It also emphasizes Flyability’s ongoing commitment to drive innovation in Europe while keeping safety and environmental concerns at the core of the business.
The Tech Tour Growth50 represents some of the most promising scale-ups in Europe, many of which are shaping the next era of innovation. Flyability is proud to stand alongside its fellow nominees and winners who are collectively shaping a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future.
Flyability wishes to thank the Tech Tour Growth investors, the dedicated team that makes up Flyability, our partners, and our customers who make this journey possible.
About Flyability
Flyability, a Swiss drone manufacturer, is focused on eliminating the need for humans to undertake dangerous jobs. Their advanced drones and software solutions enable safer, faster, and more cost-effective inspections across various industries, including maritime, oil and gas, chemical, cement, mining, water and wastewater, and nuclear. Headquartered in Paudex, Lausanne, Flyability also has offices in China and the USA.
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