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Innovations in drone logistics: insights from the fireside chat

Drone logistics is on the cusp of revolutionising the logistics sector. While the European market for drone technologies is expected to grow to a volume of around 600 billion euros by 2050, the logistics sector in particular harbours enormous potential. UAVs can make supply chains more efficient and sustainable, supply regions that are difficult to access and significantly reduce emissions at the same time. However, despite the positive developments in this area, comprehensive challenges need to be overcome – technical, regulatory, economic and ecological. These require not only innovative technical solutions, but also courage and conviction in order to open up new fields of application and be successful in the long term. On 16 December 2024, a fireside chat with high-ranking experts from Germany and abroad provided exciting insights into the progress and challenges of UAV logistics. The event was organised by AIRlabs Austria, with Dr Holger Friehmelt, Head of the Institute of Aviation at FH JOANNEUM and Technical Director of AIRlabs Austria, providing the introduction. A particular highlight was the presentation of the ‘Marktschwalbe’ project, which is an example of how innovative […]

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28.01.2025 09:01

An exciting exchange on drone technology and pioneering projects

On 17 December 2024, the 15th AIRlabs Austria consortium partner meeting took place in the impressive solar.one building in Stegersbach. The modern innovation centre, which stands for sustainable energy supply, provided the perfect setting for an event that focused on drone technologies and their diverse applications. Energie Kompass GmbH kicked off the event with a presentation of its three central business areas: Project Development and Support, Energy Cooperatives and Research and Development. The insight into the act4.energy innovation laboratory, which demonstrates cross-sector energy concepts for the future as a real laboratory […]

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13.01.2025 12:01

Review: Aviation Forum Austria 2024

On 24 October 2024, we took part in the Aviation Forum Austria in Vienna, which was all about the future of research and innovation in aviation. In the midst of experts, decision-makers and several hundred participants, we were not only able to establish contacts for future research projects, but also present our previous successes and projects. As a BMK-funded innovation laboratory, we presented the progress made by AIRlabs and gave an insight into ‘AIRlabs 2.0’ – the next development phase for innovative […]

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04.11.2024 12:11

Review of the 14th AIRlabs consortium partner meeting

Am 27. September 2024 trafen sich 17 Organisationen zur 14. Konsortialpartnerversammlung von AIRlabs Austria in Graz sowie online. Die Teilnehmer starteten mit einem Networking-Lunch, bevor Geschäftsführerin Frau Wiedenhofer-Bornemann mit motivierenden Worten die Runde offiziell eröffnete. […]

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31.10.2024 13:10

Review of the final event ‘AKIA’: use of artificial intelligence in afforestation projects

The final event of the AKIA innovation project (use of artificial intelligence in afforestation projects), which was carried out in cooperation with the Franz Mayr-Melnhof-Saurau forestry company and micromacro GmbH, took place on September 17, 2024. The micromacro GmbH developed the software and AI that was used in the project. The event offered comprehensive insights into the results and progress of the project in two exciting parts. The first part of the event began with an impressive demo flight by the Franz Mayr-Melnhof-Saurau forestry company, during which the innovative young plant recognition system was demonstrated in practice. Particularly impressive: the data collected during the flight was […]

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30.09.2024 12:09

Event review: AIRlabs Austria Future Conference 2024 

The 5th AIRlabs Austria Future Conference took place on 13th and 14th of June 2024. Under the motto ‘Shaping the use and possibilities of unmanned aerial systems’, there was intensive discussion about the possible uses of drones in agriculture and forestry, for environmental and resource conservation and to support rescue operations.  Holger Friehmelt, Head of the Institute of Aviation at FH JOANNEUM and Technical Director of AIRlabs Austria: ‘The international exchange beyond the borders of Austria not only provided some “aha” experiences, but also allowed us to think outside the box.’ The conference impressively demonstrated […]

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10.07.2024 07:07

Review of the ‘Long Night of Research’ on 24 May 2024 

The ‘Long Night of Research’ took place on 24 May 2024, attracting numerous inquisitive children and young people. AIRlabs was also proud to be represented at FH JOANNEUM with its own stand to introduce visitors to the fascinating topic of drones and urban air mobility (UAM). Our stand quickly attracted a lot of attention, especially with the drones on display, which aroused great interest […]

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06.06.2024 10:06

AIRlabs Future Conference 2024

„Bringing Drone High-Tech Down to the Ground – Innovating for Environmental, Agricultural, and Forestry Advancements“When: 13.06. – 14.06.2024Where: Genusshotel Riegersburg Dear members of the UAS community, We’re thrilled to extend a cordial invitation to the upcoming 5th AIRlabs Future Conference—an exciting convergence of minds shaping the future of unmanned aerial systems in agriculture and forestry. Among […]

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30.04.2024 11:04

12th AIRlabs consortium partner meeting on 13 December 2023 

The successful 12th AIRlabs consortium partner meeting took place online on 13 December 2023, where important topics were discussed and future plans outlined under the leadership of the host and AIRlabs management […]

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08.03.2024 10:03

Review: Aviation Forum Hamburg 2023, 04.12.-06.12.23 

We are delighted to have taken part in the renowned Aviation Forum Hamburg 2023 on 4th December 2023.  It was a great honour for us to present ourselves at the joint booth of the Austrian Economic Chamber (WKO – Advantage Austria) and to showcase our drone R&D-infrastructure.  Our technical project manager Robin Deutsch, represented AIRlabs Austria GmbH at this remarkable event. As sustainability was the focus of the forum, we are proud to contribute to sustainability in the aviation industry with our […]

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06.02.2024 09:02

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