When researchers take to the skies

New perspectives through drone projects

What do reforestation of damaged forest areas and aircraft safety checks have in common?

Exactly, both tasks can be accomplished by drones. Researchers at H-BRS are currently using drones in the Garrulus and SafeMUV projects. For Garrulus, they are developing special drones that can measure damaged forest areas, assess the extent of the damage and sow new seeds. Safe Airframe

Inspection using Multiple UAVs (SafeMUV) involves drones working together in teams to inspect aircraft from the outside for safety – a task that previously had to be carried out by humans under great time pressure. The use of drones can relieve the burden on humans, save time and improve safety.

Head of the Garrulus project, Professor Alexander Asteroth, sees a need for further research on drones and especially on their civilian application: “Drones have great potential especially in places where access for humans is difficult or too dangerous.”

The two research projects underscore: Drones are an important research subject with great potential for practical application.