AIRlabs Austria is an Austrian BMK innovation laboratory for the setup and operation of test infrastructures for unmanned aerial systems.

AIRlabs Austria

AIRlabs Austria is an Austrian innovation laboratory for the establishment and operation of test infrastructures for unmanned aerial systems, self-described as a comprehensive testing environment.

AIRlabs Austria | 679 followers on LinkedIn. Your innovation partner for the UAS ecosystem! | AIRlabs Austria is a Public-Private-Partnership financially supported by the Austrian Ministry BMK and FFG.

AIRlabs Austria is a nationwide innovation laboratory. We unite key stakeholders from the public sector, industry, research and users to address all current and future needs regarding research, development, validation and integration of UAS in a mutualised and sustainable way.

Authorized Officer, Head of Division Research Organisation and Services

Roswitha Wiedenhofer-Bornemann

Institutsleiter/Head of Institute Luftfahrt/Aviation bei FH JOANNEUM

Dr. Holger Friehmelt

MBA | Project Manager | Expert in UAV Technology

Kristóf Gombás

Ziel: Abschluss Studium (BWL & Wirtschaftspsychologie mit Schwerpunkt Marketing & Research), Fokus: Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden

Yvonne Gerster

🚀 Rückblick auf die erfolgreiche 5. AIRlabs Zukunftskonferenz: Innovationen für Umwelt, Land- und Forstwirtschaft 🗓 Ort: Genusshotel Riegersburg 🗓 Motto: „Drohnen-Hightech auf den Boden gebracht – innovativ für Umwelt, Land- und Forstwirtschaft“ Die zweitägige Veranstaltung bot spannende Vorträge und beeindruckende Demonstrationen. Highlights und Vorträge des ersten Tages: 📡 Philipp Amon ( RIEGL GmbH): UAV-based LiDAR in Forestry Application 🏔 Robert Delleske ( GEORESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH ): Airborne snow profiling 🌾 Tatni Satyanarayana ( Technische Universität Graz ): Advanced Techniques for Crop Hail Damage Assessment 🚒 Live-Demonstration: Drohneneinsätze der Freiwillige Feuerwehr Neutillmitsch 🌾 Keynote: Ansar H. Lone über indische landwirtschaftliche Drohnenanwendungen Highlights des zweiten Tages: 🍇 Gernot Paulus ( Carinthia University of Applied Sciences / Fachhochschule Kärnten ): Precision Viticulture with Unmanned Aerial Systems 🌐 Vadim Kramar ( VTT ): Agricultural Monitoring with Drones 📜 Raphaela Reiner ( Austro Control ): Exploitation of EASA PDRAs and PDOM for Agricultural Drone 🌍 Emir Granić ( University of Belgrade ): International Exchange: Connecting Agricultural UAV Needs with Modern ATM Approaches 🏗 Tim Wakonig-Lüking ( FH JOANNEUM ): Drone-supported digitization in architecture 🦏 Katja Rinck (AIRlabs Austria): Rhino Monitoring mit UAS in Namibia Danke an alle TeilnehmerInnen für diese inspirierende Veranstaltung! Wir freuen uns schon auf das nächste Jahr! 🚀 #AIRlabs #Zukunftskonferenz #Drohnen #Innovation #Landwirtschaft #Forstwirtschaft #Umwelt #Networking

We’re very proud of Dr. Holger Friehmelt, Head of the Institute of Aviation at FH JOANNEUM and Technical and Scientific Director of AIRlabs Austria, and thrilled that he could attend the FinDrones 2024 event in Oulu, Finland! 🌍✨ He returned with many inspiring insights and fresh ideas on advancing UAS operations in mountainous regions 🏔️ and AIRlabs 2.0. Excited to see where these new inputs will take us! 🚀 👉 Learn more about AIRlabs 2.0 here: https://lnkd.in/dfNfPDSM

🚀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗹𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝟮.𝟬: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 At 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗹𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮, we’re expanding our horizons with 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗹𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝟮.𝟬—a new chapter in drone testing that offers more than ever before. With 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 and a growing portfolio of services, we’re enabling the next generation of UAV innovations in areas like: * 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸-𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 * 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗨𝗔𝗩 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 * 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺, 𝗕𝗩𝗟𝗢𝗦, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 As part of 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗹𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝟮.𝟬, we’re not only enhancing our infrastructure but also expanding into future-focused areas like 𝗔𝗜, 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮, and 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Our goal? To provide a flexible and forward-thinking space where innovators and operators can push boundaries and develop the next big breakthrough. 🌐 Discover more about our expanded capabilities and the future of drone technology on our website. Let’s shape the future together! #AIRlabs #droneinnovation #futureofaviation #UAVtesting #AI #bigdata #automation #dronetechnology AIRlabs Austria is a non-commercial innovation laboratory funded by the Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation & Technologie as part of the FFG Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH TAKE-OFF programme for the planning, construction and operation of civil drone tests in Austria. With its 25 consortium partners, AIRlabs offers many unique infrastructures, in particular low-threshold access to various airspace restriction areas. It supports innovative projects such as the provision of training infrastructure for professional drone pilots.

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 ✈️🌍 On October 24, we joined the Aviation Forum Austria in Vienna, where the future of aviation research and innovation took center stage. Surrounded by industry experts and decision-makers, we had the opportunity to showcase AIRlabs’ accomplishments and to present our vision for "AIRlabs 2.0" — the next step in advancing unmanned aviation technology and research. 🌟 Project Highlights: We proudly introduced two of our key projects, 𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗔𝟰𝗨𝗔𝗠 (in cooperation with FH Kärnten) and 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧, capturing strong interest from participants and sparking insightful exchanges on future aviation concepts. Dr.-Ing. Holger Friehmelt, FH JOANNEUM’s Head of Aviation and AIRlabs’ Technical Director, sees exciting growth on the horizon: “AIRlabs is gaining momentum. Our restricted airspace areas are increasingly utilized by international partners, pushing the boundaries of innovation.” Catch the full recap to learn more! #drone #technology #innovation #diversity #AI #future AIRlabs Austria is a non-commercial innovation laboratory funded by the Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation & Technologie as part of the FFG Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH TAKE-OFF programme for the planning, construction and operation of civil drone tests in Austria. With its 25 consortium partners, AIRlabs offers many unique infrastructures, in particular low-threshold access to various airspace restriction areas. It supports innovative projects such as the provision of training infrastructure for professional drone pilots.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗹𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 🌍🚁 On September 27, representatives from 17 organizations gathered in Graz and online for our 14th Consortium Partner Meeting. From new project insights to AIRlabs’ vision for the future, this meeting was packed with exciting developments. 🌐 Digital Airspace Innovation: Dimetor showcased the precision of drone-based mobile network measurements, enhancing BVLOS flight safety in our test area, Frauschereck. 🚁 Mapping with Lidar Technology: AIRlabs and partners RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems and ElevonX d.o.o. successfully completed an alpine area mapping, paving the way for new research in challenging environments. 🔎 𝘼𝙄𝙍𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙨 2.0: Our future concept highlights upcoming projects and funding opportunities, with a focus on talent development and diversity in aviation. Read the full recap for all details! Picture © RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems #drone #technology #innovation #diversity #AI #future AIRlabs Austria is a non-commercial innovation laboratory funded by the Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation & Technologie as part of the FFG Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH TAKE-OFF programme for the planning, construction and operation of civil drone tests in Austria. With its 25 consortium partners, AIRlabs offers many unique infrastructures, in particular low-threshold access to various airspace restriction areas. It supports innovative projects such as the provision of training infrastructure for professional drone pilots.

🚀 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀! In a recent project, AIRlabs collaborated with Dimetor and A1 Telekom Austria AG to conduct a test in the LOR-11 Frauschereck test airspace. Instead of relying solely on calculated data, the mobile network coverage was measured in real time during a flight. This approach allowed us to efficiently and sustainably collect accurate data on the ground. By feeding these measurements into Dimetor's AI (AirborneRF), we were able to refine the mobile network models for safe Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) deployments. With 4G test flights in Frauschereck and plans to expand to other AIRlabs airspace areas, the potential to improve drone operations and communication systems was realised. Want to learn more about these cutting-edge tests and our mobile coverage insights? 📬 Contact us to explore opportunities for collaboration! #drone #technology #BVLOS #mobile #4GTestFlights #AIpowered #innovation #AI #drohnen

🚁 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗸!! We are excited to share our recent collaboration with Hybrid Aerospace Amynetron , where we conducted tests at the 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗹𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗟𝗢-𝗥 𝟭𝟭 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗸 in Upper Austria. These trials were a crucial step in preparing Hybrid Aerospace for a drone competition and mark a major milestone for their 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺. The focus of the tests? The 𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲, equipped with an advanced 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 that operates 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗚𝗡𝗦𝗦 connectivity. This system enables the drone to navigate in challenging environments—perfect for long-distance 𝗕𝗩𝗟𝗢𝗦 flights (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) and operations in remote regions like Frauschereck. We also completed a 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 test at the take-off and landing areas Teufeltal and Hirschtal, which was highly successful and paves the way for further trials in the future. Special thanks to our partner, Hybrid Aerospace Amynetron , for their innovation and collaboration! #HybridAerospace #Drones #AutonomousNavigation #UAS #Innovation #GNSSDenied #AIRlabsAustria Bildrechte © Hybrid Aerospace Amynetron GmbH

We are excited to welcome Adrie van Oers to the AIRlabs Austria team as a Research Assistant! His passion for UAS research and innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to push the boundaries of drone technology. We look forward to seeing his contributions and supporting his growth in this field.

🎉 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗔 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁! We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the AKIA (Application of Artificial Intelligence in Reforestation Projects) initiative! In collaboration with 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘇 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗿-𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗳-𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘂 forestry operation and micromacro GmbH , the project pushed the boundaries of drone technology in forestry. A live demo showcased the detection of young plants using AI-powered drone software, followed by an in-depth analysis of the data, processed on-site by micromacro’s cutting-edge technology. Key takeaways: 1. High-precision drone flights across various altitudes. 2. The development of risk and conflict maps for efficient forest management. 3. Legal frameworks explored for drone-based plant treatment, transport, and competition management. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all involved for their dedication and cooperation in advancing the future of forestry through AI and drone technology! 🌍🚁 #AI #DroneTechnology #ForestryInnovation #AKIA #FutureOfForestry https://lnkd.in/dmKJ5YwK

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘥𝘭𝘺, 𝘢𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘪𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘮 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘨: "𝘋𝘪𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘋𝘳𝘰𝘩𝘯𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘓𝘶𝘧𝘵." 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴? 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵? 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀? Read the full article in 𝘋𝘪𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘮 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘨 (available in German, please note that the full article is behind a paywall): 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dBiChjeF #Drones #Innovation #Research #PublicSafety #AIRlabsAustria

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