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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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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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Our test areas at AIRlabs Austria
In close cooperation with the national aviation authority Austro Control, the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK) and the Austrian Research Promotion Agency FFG, innovative developments and applications of drones in Austria are being tested in the various airspace restriction areas of AIRlabs […]
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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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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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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 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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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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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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Review of the AIRlabs Future Conference 2023 ‘Linking Europe – recent progess in seamless drone mobility’
The AIRlabs Future Conference has already established itself as a pioneering platform for innovations in the field of unmanned aviation. Under this year’s motto ‘Linking Europe’, the event focussed on the latest developments in drone mobility. The conference brought together experts from many countries in Europe and beyond, including prominent figures from the Netherlands, Sweden, China and Austria, to share international innovations in drone mobility, new insights and examples of applications for safe airspace. At the impressive Airport City/Vienna Airport venue, we witnessed a wide range of advances in […]
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AIRlabs Austria at the nationwide Red Cross Exercise 2023
Almost 500 Red Cross personnel from all over Austria and 200 participants took part in 15 different scenarios (mass panic after a lightning strike, accident with acetic acid, collision of two aircraft and much more) as part of the federal exercise in the Güssing area in Burgenland on 27 and 28 October 2023. As part of the exercise, AIRlabs Austria carried out a BVLOS drone flight in cooperation with A1 Telekom Austria AG and the Austrian Red Cross, which was used to practise search and rescue, as well as exploring areas outside the immediate field of vision. This enabled the rescue teams to gain an […]
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Research Results
Innovative drone technology in alpine terrain: successful demo day by AIRlabs, Riegl and ElevonX
Frein an der Mürz, September 5, 2024 – AIRlabs, Riegl and ElevonX presented groundbreaking advances in area surveying using drone technology at a public demonstration in the alpine terrain of the LO R-9 Steinalpl flight area. The focus was on conducting a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) mapping mission, in which RIEGL LiDAR sensors were integrated into a specially customised VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drone from ElevonX. This innovative combination enabled precise surveying of large and difficult to access areas, creating new opportunities for the use of drone technologies in challenging alpine terrain. This overall technical system made it possible to survey areas that would be costly to survey with manned fixed-wing aircraft. The use of drones not only reduces costs, but also […]
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Drone analysis of mobile network coverage in the LO-R 11 Frauschereck
The project aims to gain a more accurate picture of the mobile network coverage within the AIRlabs test area LOR 11 Frauschereck. The project was successfully completed and provided numerous learning opportunities for all parties involved. Additionally, the created visualization of the network coverage supports AIRlabs in communication with customers and assists the cooperation partner Dimetor in optimizing its model […]
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Integration of UAV control software and automated hangar
Technical project report: „Integration of UAV control software and automated hangar“ – This technical project report describes the development of an integrated solution that combines Frequentis AG’s unmanned aerial systems (UAVs) control software with an automated hangar from APB Corporation. The project’s principal object was to deploy UAVs in authorities and organizations with security tasks (BOS) and […]
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Use of drones near airports: challenges and opportunities
Technical project report: “Use of drones near airports: Safety is the top of priority” – The use of drones near airports is a complex underpinning that involves both legal hurdles and promising opportunities. The legislation surrounding the use of drones near airports is strict for good reason. Flight safety is a top priority and therefore strict rules must be adhered to. Airports are sensitive areas […]
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Update: Flying over meadows to detect wildlife and fawns before mowing work
Throughout Austria, up to 25,000 fawns die every year as a result of mowing work on agricultural land, especially near forests. The fawns are hidden in the tall grass by the doe for their own protection and are particularly difficult to detect or endangered during mowing work due to the combination of the spotted colouring of their fur and their natural behaviour, which causes them to duck or hide in dangerous situations. The method of flying over meadows using drones or UAS before mowing is suitable for detecting fawns before mowing. The drones are equipped with thermal cameras, which enable the detection of living creatures even […]
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„Optimisation multi-user measurements RTA/All-Weather-Drone“
Technical project report „Optimisation multi-user measurements RTA/All-Weather-Drone“ – Experimental tests under critical weather conditions are an essential part of the development and certification of aircraft. This also includes unmanned aerial vehicles such as multirotor systems, fixed-wing drones or VTOL UAVs. However, this type of testing is often associated with significant costs and time expenditure. It is therefore important to design experimental tests in a particularly efficient way in order to minimise costs for developers and/or operators […]
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„A1 Red Cross POC“
Technical project report: “A1 Red Cross POC” – The use of UAVs can support emergency services in search and rescue operations. For example, dangers can be recognised from the air or people located in positions with poor visibility can be found. The aim of this project was to enable such missions under BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) conditions using a 5G mobile network […]
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“Swarm Init”
Technical project report “Swarm Init” – In this project, a drone from Lakeside Labs (LSL) was integrated into the infrastructure of the drone hall at the University of Klagenfurt (AAU). Previously, LSL drones could only be used for outdoor flights with GPS support. This project has made it possible for LSL drones to support other types of localisations. AAU’s drone hall offers an OptiTrack motion capture system […]
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Innovative solutions for automated UAV flight routes from a hangar
In recent years, AIRlabs Austria has made significant progress in the field of unmanned aerial systems. By successfully bringing together two consortium partners, Frequentis AG and APB-Corporation, pioneering concepts were developed and laboratory tests for ‘Beyond Visual Line of Sight’ (BVLOS) were carried out. This success manifested itself in the successful application for a railway project in cooperation with the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). The authorisation of automated UAV flights from a hangar requires an in-depth examination of operating procedures and the prevailing […]
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Upgrade of twinSCIENCEV2 flight platform
Project number: IA_2021_10_TWINSCo-operation partners involved: Introduction: Diverse developments and trials The twinSCIENCE test platform (see Fig. 1) promotes innovative collaboration with AIRlabs and enables a wide range of developments and tests. The platform enables rapid iterations between design and testing of methods and algorithms. The efficient development of new autonomy, control and mission elements for […]
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