Drones and drone applications

Today, we see a variety of applications where drones are used for both recreational and professional purposes. At RISE, we develop both software layers and various applications for different purposes.

In most cases, today's drones are equipped with cameras for documentation purposes and have an operator who constantly monitors and/or controls the drone manually. In many cases, this is an excellent system, but there are times when a standard camera cannot measure what is of interest, or the object to be examined may be difficult to access or far away. This requires a drone system that can be equipped with other suitable sensors and has the ability to control itself autonomously in a safe manner.

At RISE, we design suitable drone systems for various applications, and we also build prototypes and carry out measurements. We are also experts in current and upcoming regulations to ensure that the solutions developed both work technically and can be used in reality in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We also offer third-party verification (TPTA) of safety solutions for drones.

We are developing a software layer called the Drone Safety System (DSS). This enables us to build different applications according to specific needs. The latest applications we have developed are:

Characterisation of crops through measurements in fields using a hyperspectral camera.

Delivery of goods by autonomous flight beyond visual line of sight.

3D imaging of objects at crime scenes.

We are also studying how swarms of drones can interact, and how an operator can control a large number of interacting drones without losing track of what the swarm is doing, while still being able to utilise its ability to make decisions on its own. We also run a test bed for drones.