UAV-Projects
We have been active in the UAV sector since 2020. With volaer.io, we have created a product that enables customers to use drones professionally for a wide range of applications. As research and industrial projects have always been a large part of our work and identity, we are also involved in a wide variety of projects in the UAV sector that deal with the topic of drones. Our current and future projects benefit from our wealth of experience, enabling us to offer and develop specific, customized solutions for each project.
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Development of a drone-based inspection system which, through the combination of several optical sensor systems (active thermography and laser measurement technology), is capable of automatically carrying out simultaneous 3D reconstruction and the inspection of depth and surface defects in wind turbines.-
In this innovative project, active thermography at close range enables the detection of damage beneath the surface of the object being measured with a significantly higher resolution than is possible with passive, ground-based systems. The use of a tethered drone system ensures a direct power supply during the measurement, thereby reducing the overall duration of the inspection.
The aim is to monitor the condition of wind turbines and extend their service life.
| Funding authority: | 8. Energieforschungsprogramm der Bundesregierung - Förderschwerpunkt Windenergie |
| Funding program: | BMWE - Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie |
| Funding reference number: | 03EE2100B |
| Project sponsor: | Projektträger Jülich |
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AI-supported drone system for forest firefighting using fire development forecasts, enabling faster, data-based decision-making
The innovative project framework is based on combining and supplementing a wide variety of data sources with real-time aerial imagery to enable early detection and more accurate predictions of the emergence and spread of forest fires. The automated drone system (VTOL-UAS – vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing drones) is integrated into existing control center systems and ensures seamless communication with the responsible emergency services and situation centers. In addition to fire detection, the system will generate tactical situation pictures, optimize resource management, and enable dynamic and flexible deployment routes.
| Funding authority: | EU European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), State of Lower Saxony |
| Funding program: | Multifondsprogramm 2021-2027, Programmgebiet „Stärker entwickelte Region“ (SER) |
| Funding reference number: | ZW 3 87054671 |
| Project sponsor: | State of Lower Saxony / NBank |
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The automated flight system is designed to increase the yield of wind turbines. For the first time, a multi-sensory flight system is being used that can perform both thermographic and laser-based measurements. In fact, the project goes one step further: the unmanned flight system will not only be remotely controllable, but will also perform measurements on nearby wind turbines in a fully automated manner. At the same time, the data will be transmitted and evaluated in real time in order to obtain a quick initial overview of the condition of the turbine on site. This will allow immediate decisions to be made as to which areas of the turbine require special inspection.
| Funding authority: | BMWK - Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz |
| Support program: | 7. Energieforschungsprogramm |
| Funding reference number: | 03EE3064A |
| Project sponsor: | Projektträger Jülich |
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Air support for police and fire departments – creation of an intelligent, AI-supported drone control center
The aim of the EUFOS project was to enable the use of unmanned drones by fire departments, police, rescue services, and service companies.
A complete package was developed, consisting of drones with special sensors and appropriate control software, tailored for:
Police, fire departments, and rescue services
to reduce the time needed to initiate necessary rescue measures
Service companies
to increase the security of critical infrastructure, e.g., airports
Traffic monitoring
to increase safety and efficiency in road traffic
Funding body: The project is funded by the state of Lower Saxony through NBank and is part of the “Digitization in Transport” initiative.
Funding reference number:
ZW-80156497