HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DRONE TECHNOLOGY
Inspection, monitoring, surveying and logistics for the energy sector, construction & mining, agriculture & forestry, task forces, industrial applications and R&D
AIR6 SYSTEMS | AIRBORNE ROBOTICS design and manufacture high-performance drones (UAVs) for payloads of up to 10 kg. We pioneer next generation drone technology for industrial and specialised applications. Our intelligent UAV platforms, equipped for high-performance payloads and data collection, empower industries to operate with unmatched efficiency and precision. From AI-driven autonomy to BVLOS capabilities, we redefine what’s achievable in energy, infrastructure, healthcare and logistics to name a few, advancing sustainable impact across critical sectors.
Follow our latest news and innovations:
SaturnX is a drone-based wind turbine inspection service…
… collecting high-resolution RGB images from an offshore wind farm-resident Launch/Recovery/Recharge Platform (LARRP), thereby replacing traditional inspections involving technicians manually climbing turbines using ropes or semi-manual inspections via drones operated from a pilot on the vessel deck. SaturnX inspection flights are conducted BVLOS, enabled by satcom technology and operated from an onshore Control Centre.
The DrUBER project aims to revolutionise emergency medical services…
… by leveraging drone technology for rapid healthcare response. This project, a collaboration between Airborne Robotics (AR) and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and various NHS trusts across the UK, seeks to connect medical institutions – including hospitals, pharmacies, general practitioners, and medical laboratories – with patients in urgent need through a network of drones operated through a ride-hailing, app-enabled concept. Drones facilitate the swift transportation of critical medical supplies bypassing traditional transportation methods to reduce response times specially during the rush hours and enhance patient outcomes significantly.
Register your interest as a medical institution or a drone operator:
AIR8 MEDIUM LIFTER
OctoCopter (4 arms / 8 rotors)
Flight time of up to 60 minutes | Payload up to 10 kg
AIR4 RUGGED
QuadCopter (4 arms / 4 rotors)
Flight time of up to 60 minutes | Payload up to 3.5 kg
FOCUS SECTORS
WIND
SOLAR
POWER LINES
BVLOS CAPABILITIES
Experience the forefront of drone technology with our advanced Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) capabilities, pushing the boundaries of UAVs. Enter a new era of efficiency and reach as our drones autonomously navigate long distances, unlocking potential in corridor inspection, logistics, emergency response and surveillance, large area coverage in agriculture & forestry. With advanced satellite communication and sophisticated control centre operations, our drones navigate expansive distances, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and real-time data and video transmission.
SATELLITE COMMUNICATION (SATCOM)
Space technology (satnav, satcom, geo-referencing, GPS-tracking) acts as an enabler and risk reducer for critical aspects of UAV-operations. Without reliable space technologies, today’s broad drone use, state-of-development and many applications would not be possible. Missions would be riskier to the drone, target and uninvolved assets (ground and air risk), as navigation would be less accurate. In future, satcom use for drones will be particularly relevant for BVLOS flight operations, for enabling and risk mitigation purposes in the specific and certified categories. Since 2022, AIR6 | AIRBORNE have been conducting R&D in the field of UAV satcom. We have been mandated since then with three UAV satcom development contracts: Pre-development Activities for UAV integration (ESA / Inmarsat), Development of UAV Satcom Simulator (ESA) and UAV-Satcom Operations Testing. Satcom, accessible from anywhere world-wide and without range limitations, is a viable solution for BVLOS flights, stand-alone or in combination with terrestrial communication links.
Contact us for drone-integrated satcom technology for BVLOS telemetry, data and video transmission.
CONTROL CENTRE (C2)
C2-enabled flights will be a critical in future for BVLOS applications, for instance in sectors like:
- Energy (wind, solar, power lines, hydro, oil & gas)
- Rail, road and critical infrastructures
- Logistics
- Forestry
- Task forces (fire fighters, policy, border & coastal control)
Our development work for the projects/mandates DrSUIT, Saturn, SaturnX, AeroDrop, AirBhutan and SimLogAI focus on C2-operated missions. With this technology, our customers are able to fly automated and manual missions over thousands of km away from the C2.
SIMULATION (AirborneSIM)
Our AirborneSIM simulation tool is part of the company’s future-oriented strategy and provides customers with multiple functions and benefits:
- Technical & operational simulation: mission planning and feasibility checks for complex operations.
- Support for BVLOS applications: provide supporting evidence for general specific category or BVLOS applications with NAAs (National Aviation Authorities).
- C2 flights: Command Centre flights can be simulated, communication links (direct radio, LTE, satcom) be customized.
- Pilot training: the simulator provides a training environment for manual and auto flights.
We are currently working on 3 sample simulator environments with specific tasks and requirements:
- Offshore wind inspections: DrSUIT (mobile, vessel bound solution with drone swarm), SaturnX (substation resident solution).
- Alpine logistics: AeroDrop (emergency deliveries) and AirBhutan (medium range / medium altitude location deliveries).
- Urban logistics: SimLogAI (industrial HVM deliveries)
If you are interested in our simulation solution and possible customized use cases, please contact us directly.
LONG-RANGE FPV STREAMING FOR ADVANCED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Integrating real-time, low-latency video streaming into our fleet of heavy-payload, medium-range drones provides tactical advantages for “drone-as-a-service” operations from anywhere in the world and reduces the cost of real-time streaming over LTE networks and satcom.
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NEXT GEN DRONES – BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN FULL AUTONOMY
RECENT & UPCOMING EVENTS
XPONENTIAL 2025 - EUROPE
18 – 20 FEBRUARY 2025
The drone industry is moving beyond off-the-shelf solutions to smarter, data-driven ecosystems. At XPONENTIAL Europe, we showcased AirborneSIM, our cutting-edge simulation tool. With DrUBER, we’re proving how simulation optimises medical drone logistics, enabling precise emergency deliveries. The future isn’t just about better drones—it’s about intelligent, adaptable operations.
WEBINAR: Enhancing Drone Operations with Simulation
16 JANUARY & 27 FEBRUARY 2025
Explore how simulation can bring drone operations to the next level. We’re hosting an exclusive online webinar on AirborneSIM, our cutting-edge drone simulation platform designed to streamline mission planning, testing, validation and to enhance manual flight skills for the most complex operations. Join us to discover how we are setting new standards in risk assessments, complex missions and flight training.
XPONENTIAL 2025 - USA
19 – 22 MAY 2025
We attended Xponential Houston, the event which brings together the most innovative industry leaders to propel the uncrewed industry forward. We showcased our latest innovations in end-to-end drone autonomy, from emergency medical drone deliveries to AirborneSIM, our high-fidelity 3D simulation platform. This Expo offers a prime opportunity for us to engage with industry leaders and bridge the gap between the US & EU.
GEO BUSINESS - UK
4 – 5 JUNE 2025
A bit closer to home, our team will be exhibiting at GEO Business in London, where we will be showcasing the optimal platform for geospatial data collection. From AI-powered solar panel inspection to high-precision wind turbine inspections, our solutions are pushing the boundaries of efficiency and accuracy in geospatial intelligence. Visit our booth to learn more about aerial inspection & commercial surveys.
WE’RE HIRING!
We are currently recruiting a number of exciting positions in both, the United Kingdom and Austria. See our open positions below:
UNREAL ENGINE GAME DEVELOPER
(Klagenfurt – Austria)
ROBOTICS ENGINEER
(Klagenfurt – Austria)
AI / ML Computer Vision Engineer
(Klagenfurt – Austria)
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