German Aerospace Center (DLR)

DLR is the Federal Republic of Germany’s research centre for aeronautics and space.

It conducts research and development activities in the fields of aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security, and digitalization.

54 individual research institutes and facilities with 10,000 employees share a mission – to explore Earth and space and develop technologies for a sustainable future.

In its Institute for Optical Sensor Systems, DLR investigates and develops active and passive optical sensor systems for satellites, flying platforms, and robotic systems.

It has a long heritage in the development of aerial mapping systems – including the world’s first commercial digital aerial camera.

With the Modular Aerial Camera Systems (MACS), it brings together current sensor technologies and real-time data analysis for better remote sensing and tactical mapping solutions.

ESG DEFENCE + PUBLIC SECURITY

is a hardware-independent system integrator and trusted partner to German military and governmental end users. As an experienced contractor for the German Armed Forces, ESG is well-prepared to adapt and integrate innovative, new unmanned systems into existing customer operations. From procurement to certification and in-field support, ESG offers a wide range of services to support the entire life cycle of unmanned systems.

At ESG the mission and customer requirements drive the design solutions – as a platform-independent integrator, ESG is capable of selecting the newest and most robust technologies available. In teaming their reliability with the agile innovative force of partners like Quantum Systems who are constantly challenging the limits of technology, together we provide a joint national UAS capability catering to the individual needs and requirements of military organisations and security agencies.