Speaker
Sebastian Köberle, System Engineer Aerodynamics and Flight Performance, Airbus Defence and Space
Dr. Michael Schwarz, System Engineer, Expert Unmanned Aerial Target Systems, Airbus Defence and Space
About
For over 20 years, Airbus DS, Target Systems and Services has been operating UAS as training targets for air defence exercises. In a constant thrive to increase realism in terms of signature and performance, flight envelopes have been pushed to 5-digit altitudes and the transonic regime – while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Recently, additional operational fields have been added, in order to utilize the available UAS and operational experience for demonstration projects.
The presentation introduces the current portfolio of target display drones from Airbus DS. It provides an overview of the development history of target presentation drones, discusses examples of technical challenges and lessons learned. It also presents projects in which the drones were used as platforms for technology demonstrations, such as AutoMate and UAV Launcher.
Finally, the challenges of transitioning them as tactical systems are outlined.
Language
English
Location and date
- 17.07.2025, 17:30
- TUM Campus Garching, MW 1801, Boltzmannstraße 15, 85748 Garching bei München
Registration
The lecture is free of charge, but registration is required. Please use the blue registration button on the right-hand side.