Services

Engineering services for bespoke drones

From the design of the VTOL or fixed-wing airframe to the development of the flight stack, through payload integration, the ground station and support during testing.

Overview

What we can handle

Services that cover the whole life cycle of the aircraft, from configuration to the flight campaign. They can be engaged individually or as a full project.

Bespoke drone design

The aircraft is built around the payload and the mission.

We design the aerodynamic, structural and propulsion configuration of multirotors, VTOL and fixed-wing aircraft starting from the real mission requirements, rather than adapting an off-the-shelf platform.

Configuration choice (multirotor, VTOL, fixed-wing) based on payload, endurance and altitude
3D airframe modelling and structural sizing
Propulsion and energy calculations, selection of motors, propellers and battery packs

3D modelling & structural analysis Technical 3D printing (carbon-filled nylon, PETG-CF) and composites CNC machining for critical parts

Details

Flight software & firmware development

From the PX4 stack to dedicated control logic.

We customise the PX4 ecosystem and develop tailored modules, control logic and fail-safe behaviours, with Software-in-the-Loop simulation backing every change.

Advanced PX4 configuration and tuning for multirotor, VTOL and fixed-wing
Custom modules and airframes, mixers and hover/cruise transition handling
Dedicated fail-safe logic: link loss, low battery, geofencing

PX4 Autopilot MAVLink & DroneCAN / Cyphal SITL simulation (Gazebo)

Details

Payload & edge computing integration

Onboard data processing, in real time.

We integrate companion computers (NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi) for computer vision, tracking, vision-aided navigation and low-latency streaming, with precise sensor synchronisation and georeferencing.

ROS 2 architecture for the dialogue between avionics, companion computer and payload
NVIDIA Jetson integration with onboard AI inference
Time synchronisation and data georeferencing (GNSS RTK/PPK)

ROS 2 NVIDIA Jetson & AI accelerators MAVLink Camera Protocol

Details

Ground station & training

The control interface, and the skills to run it independently.

We customise ground stations based on QGroundControl or web interfaces for planning, telemetry and video streaming, and support the client's staff until they are operationally independent.

QGroundControl customisation: screens, maps, operational parameters
Web interfaces and dashboards with real-time video and telemetry
Handling of direct radio links and 4G/5G cellular connectivity

QGroundControl MAVLink & control SDK Low-latency video streaming

Details

Integration & upgrade of existing platforms

New capabilities and open standards on an aircraft you already own.

We replace or integrate autopilot, payload and communication links on existing drones: migration to a PX4 stack, new sensors, updated connectivity and safety devices to operate in the Specific category.

Migration from closed systems to PX4 / ROS 2, with full data access
Integration of new-generation optical, thermal or LiDAR sensors
Installation of Direct Remote ID and, where required, flight termination systems

PX4 Autopilot Direct Remote ID Flight Termination Systems (FTS)

Details

Testing & compliance support

Bench tests, instrumented flight campaigns and operational documentation.

We set up and run the bench and flight tests, analyse the data and support the preparation of the documentation required for Specific-category operations (SORA / STS).

Bench propulsion tests: thrust, efficiency, thermal behaviour
Vibration checks and isolation of the avionics and gimbals
Instrumented flight campaigns with telemetry capture and analysis

Propulsion-group test bench Datalogging and flight-log analysis SITL simulation

Details

How we work

From operational need to field deployment

A 4-phase path, with clear deliverables at every milestone.

Analysis & requirements

Mission profile, payload to carry, endurance and altitude, operating environment, preliminary risk assessment and regulatory constraints.

Design & simulation

3D modelling, sizing and Software-in-the-Loop simulation of the navigation stack and safety logic.

Prototyping & integration

Airframe build, avionics assembly, dedicated wiring and configuration of the payload software.

Testing & handover

Bench tests, instrumented field testing, technical documentation and staff support.

After handover

Ongoing development

The platform isn’t frozen at delivery: you can contract the development of new features, integrations and improvements while you operate it in the field, with every update verified in simulation before release.

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