Airbus Drone Centre Manching
A safe environment for customers and partners to conduct ambitious demonstrations and experiments with drones.
A rare combination of capabilities right on our doorstep
Flight testing of unmanned systems has reached new heights with the dedicated Drone Centre at Airbus' Manching site in Germany, which is available for use by the company's own programme teams as well as partners and external customers.
A full range of aircraft can be validated in a safe and secure environment at the Airbus Drone Centre Manching, backed by the company's technical capabilities and expertise. Testing is supported by access to hangar, workshop and control room resources, data links and connectivity, as well as rapid prototyping from the Airbus X-Works incubator at the Innovation Factory in Ottobrunn.
The Airbus Drone Centre portfolio includes pre-campaign activities (planning and coordination) and in-campaign activities (pre-flight briefing, radio communication, on-site support and environmental protection). If required, ground infrastructure, airborne platforms and other equipment can be used. Additional services offered range from consulting and engineering to marketing support.
The Airbus Drone Centre has already supported numerous projects involving a wide range of drones, from small multi-copters to the first-generation full-size CityAirbus demonstrator. The future evolution of the centre will enable BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) unmanned aircraft operations and scenario simulations.
