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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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AIRlabs Austria: Shaping the Future of Drone Technology through Innovation and Collaboration
In the rapidly evolving field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), innovation and safety go hand in hand. At AIRlabs Austria, we are committed to driving progress in drone technology while ensuring every step aligns with robust safety protocols and societal benefits. Our unique testing environments, specialized expertise, and international collaborations position us as a trusted partner for companies seeking to redefine the boundaries of UAV applications […]
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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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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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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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AIRlabs assess cellular connectivity in test facilities, in partnership with AirborneRF
AIRlabs Austria, ein nationales Konsortium, das sich der UAS-Innovation verschrieben hat, arbeitet mit Dimetor zusammen, um die Mobilfunkkonnektivität in seinen groß angelegten Testeinrichtungen zu bewerten. Mit Hilfe der AirborneRF-Software von Dimetor zielt diese Initiative darauf ab, die Herausforderung der Sicherstellung der Mobilfunkkonnektivität für Drohnen in Österreichs Flugtestgebieten […]
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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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EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS: SUCCESSFUL DRONE TESTS AT THE NEW AIRLABS DRONE TEST AREA AT LOGG PUNITZ AIRFIELD!
We at AIRlabs Austria are proud to have successfully conducted the first drone flights at LOGG Punitz Airfield with the support of Austro Control Dronespace after extensive preparations over the past months. These missions not only mark a milestone for us in our collaboration with Punitz Airfield as another AIRlabs drone test area, but also […]
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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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AIRlabs among the top 10 drone solution providers in Europe 2024!
We are delighted that AIRlabs Austria has been awarded by Applied Technology Review as one of the top 10 drone solution providers in Europe for 2024. This award confirms our commitment to innovation, quality and industry-leading services in the drone industry. The ‘Top 10 Drone Solutions Provider in Europe 2024’ award recognises companies that have made a significant contribution to the development and use of drone technology in Europe through their outstanding performance, technological expertise and industry leadership. This recognition is a testament to our continuous work to develop pioneering solutions in the drone industry. We look forward to continuing our mission by pushing the boundaries of […]
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